Bread Filter Posted September 24, 2011 Mine are in. Let the games begin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devance Posted September 24, 2011 As a contestent.Giant Sunflowers, 12 feet tall is amazing for small children. Like a cartoon could see from the buss trip to the school. http://www.sunflowerguide.com/giant-sunflower.html California Greystripe The giant sunflower is one of the most majestic of all flowers, reaching higher than any other flower you can imagine. Growing as tall as 20 feet (8 meters) giant sunflowers make an impressive sight seldom seen in any typical backyard. There are several varieties you may want to try your hand at growing: "Sunzilla", "Mammoth", and "California Greystripe" are popular giant varieties and, with some TLC, have the potential to attain these legendary heights! Giant sunflowers, however, can be difficult to grow - with their sheer size they require significant attention and you need to work harder to protect your giant sunflowers from the whims of nature. But despite the work involved, growing giant sunflowers is a challenge many a gardener gets excited about, either to enter into competitions or just for the sheer thrill of growing a plant as tall as a house! Growing sunflowers can also be a fun way to inspire your kids to get involved with the garden. With growth happening so quickly, changes visible even day to day, it's easy for kids to see progress in their efforts. What is the height of the tallest sunflower? According to the 2004 Guinness Book of World Records, a sunflower grown in the Netherlands holds the record for being the tallest sunflower in the world at 25 feet, 5.4 inches tall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonstn Posted September 24, 2011 Found someone on eBay selling sunzillas, located about half a hour away! He's got Pedro cuttings, phalaris seeds and some seeds labelled "Maoi seeds" which is apparently a succulent? Anyway, going to get some of those sunflower seeds I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) and some seeds labelled "Maoi seeds" which is apparently a succulent? Succulent lol. I wonder why the secrecy with this one...? Is it just because they are not treated? Both SAB and Herbalistics have them in stock. Edited September 25, 2011 by Alice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted September 25, 2011 damn seeds arrived a moldy mess oh well see how they go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonstn Posted September 26, 2011 Succulent lol. I wonder why the secrecy with this one...? Is it just because they are not treated? Both SAB and Herbalistics have them in stock. Syrian rue yeah? Going to get some stuff through him in the next couple days get some of the monster sunflowers. One of the sunflowers I got going ATM is about 40cm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted September 26, 2011 my sunzillas and giant pumpkin seed are in the ground. looking forward to watching them grow! good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted September 26, 2011 My sunflower seeds are in, decided against entering the pumpkin contest though, thought it was a bit unfair to the rest of you that I win both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted September 26, 2011 of course! cough cough pussy cough cough 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted September 26, 2011 Haha, yes I'm a pussy. The real reason I'm not doing the pumpkin is that I seriously don't know what I'd do with a 300kg+ pumpkin. I know, I know, I just chop it up and give it away, but seriously, 300kg? It's just too much, and you'd really need to get rid of it very soon after the first bit is cut out before it rots. I don't think I know enough people. But depending on how you all go I might do it next year if it becomes an annual contest. I think we are going to need a pumpkin recipe forum in 6 months time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted September 26, 2011 dont worry man, i recon you couldnt grow a 300kg pumpkin anyway LOL 2kg pumpkin is easy to deal with LOL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted September 28, 2011 I have dirt moving, will prolly be up tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonstn Posted September 28, 2011 Still havnt received seeds yet lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonstn Posted September 29, 2011 I got faith, it takes about a week usually. Sorry if my last post came off as impatient, completely unintentional. How is everyone's going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted September 29, 2011 mine arent up yet. still a little cool i think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted September 29, 2011 mine are up! well a couple f them. But slugs gave em a bit of hell. i pricked em out and theyre now in bigger pots. Im pretty surprised how much the roots have grown in just a few days.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shroomeup Posted September 29, 2011 Damn I just seen this thread now. I'd better get cracking and buy some seeds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bread Filter Posted September 29, 2011 mine are up! well a couple f them. But slugs gave em a bit of hell. i pricked em out and theyre now in bigger pots. Im pretty surprised how much the roots have grown in just a few days.. Wow that is really quick! I haven't got anything yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted September 29, 2011 did you soak them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bread Filter Posted September 29, 2011 No. If they don't come up I'll soak some more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted September 30, 2011 they'll come up. it just takes longer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonstn Posted September 30, 2011 Mine arrived today gonna soak them tonight then game on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Turkey Posted September 30, 2011 surely those are the largest fruit in the world? giant pumpkin, you so crazy on average the "Jackfruit" is the largest fruit in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
