Bulbs and corms from Breck’s placed in Jiffy pots and started in clear plastic storage boxes grown on back deck.

Rudy Triteleia	Backyard, Garden 7 (next to wood garden)	Amethyst Tall Phlox
Blazing Star	COASTAL BREEZE PHLOX
Pink Baby’s Breath 6 roots	Spaghetti Squash Seeds. May 20. Planted 12 seeds into 4 Jiffy pots on back deck. Placed the 4 Jiffy pots into long clear storage box. Set this box onto back deck for germination.
Tiny Tim Tomato Seeds. May 16. Planted all seeds into two tall trash can pots on back deck.	Spacemaster Cubecumber. May 20. Planted 16 seeds into 4 Jiffy pots on back deck. Placed the 4 Jiffy pots into long clear storage box. Set this box onto back deck for germination.
Roma Tomato Seeds. May 16. Planted half of the seeds into one tall trash can pot on back deck.
Growing Sunflowers: Sunflowers have extensive root systems that help them easily utilize soil nutrients. Sunflowers prefer well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0 to 7.0, like clay loam and silty clay soils. Sunlight: Sunflowers need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. If they’re not getting enough light, they’ll elongate in search of more, resulting in weak, “leggy” stems. Fertilizer: Once the second set of leaves have appeared, a slow-release all-purpose fertilizer can be applied directly to the plants to speed up growth and produce larger flowers. Sunflowers also can benefit from applying half the recommended nitrogen during planting and the second half later in the growing season, which is known as a split application. Water: Maintain consistently moist soil, but avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Nutrients: Use a balanced fertilizer, especially one with nitrogen, to support healthy growth. Nitrogen is particularly important for stem and leaf development.	Support and Staking: Staking: Tall sunflowers or those in windy areas may benefit from staking to prevent them from falling over. Use stakes and gently tie the stems with twine or fabric to the stakes. Gentle Swaying: A slight breeze or a fan on low can help strengthen stems by encouraging them to develop thicker cell walls in response to the stress.Addressing “Leggy” Seedlings: Bury Deeper: If seedlings are leggy (elongated and weak), you can bury them deeper into the soil when transplanting, ensuring only the topmost leaves are exposed. Partial Burial: Alternatively, you can partially bury the stems of seedlings in the soil.Harvest: Home gardeners can harvest their sunflowers in the early morning to use for floral arrangements. Handle flowers carefully, and they can last in water at room temperature for up to a week. To harvest the seeds, you can either cut the flower heads off and let them dry and then remove the seeds or let them dry on the stem.
	ebay peach sunflower 25 seeds. May 20 sowed 1 seed each into 10 Jiffy pots. Placed the 10 Jiffy pots in long clear storage box. Set this box onto back deck for germination.
ebay dwarf sunspot sunflowers 25 seeds. May 20 sowed 1 seed each into 10 Jiffy pots. Placed the 10 Jiffy pots in long clear storage box. Set this box onto back deck for germination.	ebay sunflower mix 125 seeds. May 20 sowed 1 seed each (selected larger white and striped seeds) into 10 Jiffy pots. Placed the 10 Jiffy pots in long clear storage box. Set this box onto back deck for germination.