When To Plant Sunflower Seeds In Brisbane
Wondering when to plant sunflower seeds in Brisbane? I recommend through autumn, winter and early spring.
I’m currently in the process of growing over 200 sunflower seedlings to plant a bee friendly flower garden at The Mini Farm at Loganlea State High School which I am stoked about! The mini flower field is going to be epic and I’ll also be planting 90 zinnia flowers for the butterflies and 30 marigolds to go at the end of the garden beds.
If growing over 200 sunflower seedlings seems like a lot or expensive - it’s not! I’m currently raising the sunflower seedings on my balcony table in Brisbane (because that’s the spot in my house that gets the most sun right now) and it cost less than $30 for all the seeds and materials like potting mix and seed trays.
Anyways! If you are wondering when to plant sunflower seeds in Brisbane, my recommendation is autumn, winter and early spring - and even though I’m suggesting planting seeds in the cooler times of the year, as their name suggests, they must get a lot of sun to be happy. And if you are looking for when to plant other flowers in Brisbane, you might like my seasonal planting calendar below too.
Some of the homegrown sunflowers I grew from seed in my backyard in Brisbane (above) including the balcony table where I raised my sunflower seedlings (because it gets the most sun).
When To Plant Sunflower Seedlings In Brisbane | 3 Tips
#1 I personally plant my sunflower seeds in April or July: because both months are nice and warm in Brisbane without being too hot.
#2 I plant one sunflower seed per circle in the seed tray: (see below) because this gives them enough space to grow properly.
#3 I place them in plenty of sunlight: I’ve said it before but sunflower seeds need direct sunlight to grow properly. My house is very shaded so I put the seedlings on my balcony table where they get full sun. As you can see below they’re perfectly healthy and happy!
More than 200 sunflower seedlings on my Brisbane balcony
Looking for more information? Check out my take on 5 Flowers To Grow In Brisbane or My Veggie Story: Cath’s Edible Balcony.