WAB Tallest Sunflower Competition 2010

[big bill]

Well folks its a new year and a new dawn also we have a new Goverment,so anybody interested in this years Tallest Sunflower Comp.
Again like Stewy says the rules are simple<

There are no rules just grow the tallest sunflower,I`ve already started mine ,I am having a go at Stewy`s Russian Giants this year and see were they take me ,Best of luck to one and all

[Jennie]

Hi Bill,

As I replied on the other thread, I'll be joining you - I kept some seeds from last year, don't know if they'll be OK though.

[Dutchess]

Ah! I wondered if this thread would be kicking off again this year!

I shall opt out this time....I really don't think my soil (heavy clay) is the most suitable for these bonny, happy looking plants! Also, I hear they do not like salty conditions (I am close to the sea) and not only that, it's always windy here!

But! I shall watch your efforts with great interest!

Jennie, I also kept some seeds from last year, currently they are hanging up in a bag in the rabbit shed, I think it's about time I admitted defeat and let the rabbits eat them!

D.

[big bill]

What a shame for you Dutchess have you tried growing one in a large pot against a wall always worth a try?
Had to transplant mine out today into the garden to give me room in the greenhouse so I could get My tomato`s and cucumbers p[lanted in the ground inside ,but were they are they are sheltered from any late frosts and have kept a few as spares just incase for out the front again this year.

[dave midi]

I kept seeds from last year and so far only one has sprouted It's about 2" tall at present so I may not be a contender for 'tallest sunflower' just yet. will let you know as it progresses.

[big bill]

Well done Dave ,you never know have triedf in the past using collected seed and had mixed results some good .
At the moment my plants are about 30" had to be p[lanted out to give me more room but kept some spare just in case of a snap frost.
Best of luck

[Dutchess]

Originally Posted by big bill

Well done Dave ,you never know have triedf in the past using collected seed and had mixed results some good .
At the moment my plants are about 30" had to be p[lanted out to give me more room but kept some spare just in case of a snap frost.
Best of luck

30"???? Already?!!

Crikey Bill! lol! What do you give them? Porridge oats?

Good luck, mate

D.

[big bill]

Just been hit a bit of a blow for this year ,the council have finally decided to insulate the houses.
But instead of cavity insulation they are putting up some type of board insulation so they have to take the harling down and put up a thick 150mm insultating board then re harl the walls so they have to put up scaffolding ,it will take approx 3 weeks from start to finish no start date giving yet so have been told all planting at front of house to be removed.
So no Sunflowers at the front were the sun is all day ,so plants will be in back garden among the trees and shrubs so I will have a challenge this year be nice to see how the do

[Susie]

Is it too late to join? I have a row of sunflowers at the allotment although they aren't very big at the moment.

[big bill]

Originally Posted by Susie

Is it too late to join? I have a row of sunflowers at the allotment although they aren't very big at the moment.

Sorry for taken long to reply but had family problems daughter been in hospital and had to look after grand -daughter who has learning difficulties but she is back home now.

As to your query Susy of course not the more the merrier after all its just for fun ,I normaly have some out front but due to renovations of the houses have had to put all into the back garden so will see how I get on this year .
Have a go and Best of luck