Does it matter what the market did today? Not reallyânot compared to what the companies we own will do in the coming years. Why did the stock market go up today? Who knows. Why did the stock market go down today? Who can say? Leave questions about money supply and the Federal Reserve and unemployment rate and all of those airy factors to economists.
Sunflowers grow tall quite rapidly, sometimes stretching up to 6 feet high in only three months, according to Burpee. Staking the plant by tying it to a stiff support relieves stress on the branches and prevents blooms from breaking off the stem.
Sunflowers grow best in full sun, getting 6+ hours per day. They will grow in just about any type of soil, but because they have deep roots and are heavy feeders, you may want to amend the soil before sowing.Till the soil 12-18 deep and amend it with compost, seaweed, fish emulsion, or composted manure.hen, for the largest sunflowers, when your plants are 2-3' tall, thin them to two feet apart. When plants are closer together, they compete for nutrients and don't grow as large. Keep the planting area weed-free to eliminate nutrient and moisture competition.