Sunflower

Care snapshot

Oilseed crop that performs best with good sunlight and well-drained soil. Provide adequate moisture during flowering and seed filling, and inspect flower heads for caterpillars and leaves for fungal diseases.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Crop details

Season

Seasonal; kharif, rabi, or summer where locally suitable

Days to harvest

85–110 days

Main pests

Head borer, capitulum-feeding caterpillars, aphids

Main diseases

Alternaria leaf spot, downy mildew, rust, Sclerotinia rot