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Sunflowers in 5 gallon buckets

11 years ago

I know this topic has been discussed several times, but I want to revisit it. Last year, I bought some Kong sunflower seeds from Burpee, but never got around to building the bed for them I wanted to. Doesnt look good for me doing it this year either. However, I have a ton of 5 gallon buckets that I grow my tomatoes and eggplants in, so I figured, "what the hell? I wonder if a sunflower will work as well"

These get to be up to 14' tall. Last year, I gave some of the seeds to me friend, and his got to be 11', but he planted them right in the ground

What's everyone's experience w. large sunflowers in vessels?

Comments (2)

calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
11 years ago
The problem as I see it, will be to keep the buckets upright with a 14 foot plant rising from it. Do you have something tall enough to provide support? Al
bomber095
Original Author
11 years ago
That's my fear also.... they'd be way too top heavy. Looks like I'm gonna have to find time to build the bed
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