Anybody got one of these

[Andy Thurston]

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi Big clown, As you said i don't think it will get very much taller
One thing the Plastic thing holding the sunflower to the stick it will damage the stem of the plant Use soft cotton or string it much kinder to the stem

 

[three-fingers]

Most of my sprouts have been eaten by slugs haha, so havent posted pics yet. Going to start some more new ones off inside though.

 

[Andy Thurston]

Bleedy slugs
I've got to go buy some more seeds before i can plant some more, i've lost the ones from last year in a cupboard somwhere and i'll be lucky if that one gets to 2 feet tall
Its a bummer living in a rented house with a carpark out front and a patio&gravel out back. The only plants i have are that sunflower on the patio and my three fishtanks[DOUBLEPOST=1401727720][/DOUBLEPOST]

Hi Big clown, As you said i don't think it will get very much taller
One thing the Plastic thing holding the sunflower to the stick it will damage the stem of the plant Use soft cotton or string it much kinder to the stem

It was the OH that put those on. Last year i used cable ties, in pairs so I didn't crush the stem.
Which reminds me, i need to buy some cotton to tie some moss on.

 

[parotet]

The proper variety is important IMO, otherwise you just have normal heigh plants. I have good results planting them near the manure pile but no need. Here in Spain they grow like weeds, they are actually planted in very bad soils, just need sun, sun and more sun. Probably too much water (or British rain ) will produce a weak plant, we don't give them too much water and here's quite hot...

Jordi

 

[aliclarke86]

Dog snapped mine yesterday so got some new seeds in

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[Greenfinger2]

Dog snapped mine yesterday so got some new seeds in

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Hi Ali, Bad doggy

 

[Andy Thurston]

I've just put another 3 seeds in my pot lets hope one grows bigger than the one thats already growing

 

[three-fingers]

The one I started off indoors is doing OK, even if the aphids seem to love the taste of it! Just ordered some ladybird larvae to sort that though . The pics next to a 640ml for scale.
Slugs have eaten all the ones I started in the ground so I've started a more couple off in a pot on the windowsill too.

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[Andy Thurston]

My weedy specimen seems to be growing a couple more flowers, perhaps my daughters nursery bought a mixed pack of seeds from b&q

I'll get some better pics when it grows a bit more
And in the pot

3 new sunflowers and those plastic thingys have damaged the stem but it does seem to repair itself though

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi Great that things are coming along I planted 4 seeds they had just started to grow then the slugs got them So i will replant and get some slug pellets
Said the plastic ties would damage the stem It will heel itself but it takes a lot of the plants energy to do so That it could be using to grow taller

 

[Andy Thurston]

I think the damage was already done i've loosened the ties and am going to hold the others up with thread or cable ties like last year

 

[three-fingers]

Nice one getting flowers already Bigclown, you'll get tasty sunflower seeds before me! Or just leave them for the birds.

Greenfinger2, maybe try beer traps, nematodes, copper tape or woollen slug pellets for the slugs? Slug pellets are a real pet hate of mine, I especially hate the ones branded as "organic" as after doing some research on them I came to the conclusion they are just as dangerous as the other ones when it comes to hedgehogs, frogs and birds. Not to mention the potential negative affect on the soil microbes (which are overlooked by most gardener a, but are just as important as they are our fish tanks IMO)

My neighbour uses loooads of them around his lettuce and I really feel sorry for my local thrush population .


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[Greenfinger2]

Nice one getting flowers already Bigclown, you'll get tasty sunflower seeds before me! Or just leave them for the birds.

Greenfinger2, maybe try beer traps, nematodes, copper tape or woollen slug pellets for the slugs? Slug pellets are a real pet hate of mine, I especially hate the ones branded as "organic" as after doing some research on them I came to the conclusion they are just as dangerous as the other ones when it comes to hedgehogs, frogs and birds. Not to mention the potential negative affect on the soil microbes (which are overlooked by most gardener a, but are just as important as they are our fish tanks IMO)

My neighbour uses loooads of them around his lettuce and I really feel sorry for my local thrush population .


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Hi Three fingers , You made me feel real bad now I have tried the other methods but they are not that great at killing slugs and snails .Nematodes are not allowed on the Allotment ?? plus the cost But i will have a rethink about using the pellets Well our small birds do need help and they are good for the garden with all the bugs they eat

 

[Edvet]

crushed eggshells?

 

[Andy Thurston]

Better pics of new flowers

Three in the pot doing nicely

 

[Andy Thurston]

We have a fully open flower and 3more on the first plant

My 3 giant variety seem to be doing ok

 

[aliclarke86]

Time for a new camera Andy

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[Andy Thurston]

Time for a new camera Andy

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I keep telling the OH this, perhaps i should spill a brew on the other one Theres no way i can afford a dslr though.
Perhaps i should just have a bash with the compact i've got.

 

[Andy Thurston]

Or i can clean my phone