CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When topsoil feels dry; keep soil consistently moist
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 10 feet (variety dependent)
3.Leaves Color – Broad, rough green leaves
4.Flowers – Large yellow flower heads with brown or black centers
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering and seed plant
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growth
7.Watering – Moderate; deep watering encouraged for root development
8.Soil – Loose, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
9.Sunlight – Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily)
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); heat-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil.
2.Dig a hole just slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Refill with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water deeply and support tall varieties with stakes if needed.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
2.Common names: Sunflower, सूरजमुखी (Sūrajmukhī)
3.Hindi: सूरजमुखी (Sūrajmukhī)
4.Tamil: சூரியகாந்தி (Sūriyakānti)
5.Telugu: సూర్యకాంతి (Sūryakānti)
6.Kannada: ಸೂರ್ಯಕಾಂತಿ (Sūryakānti)
7.Marathi: सूर्यफूल (Sūryaphūl)
8.Malayalam: സൂര്യകാന്തി (Sūryakānthi)