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We grow cut flowers. I’ve noticed this damage to multiple sunflowers in the current crops. Cause? Treatment? Thanks! Shelley Robinson
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Insect or disease? #871716
Asked June 05, 2024, 12:58 PM EDT
We grow cut flowers. I’ve noticed this damage to multiple sunflowers in the current crops.
Cause? Treatment?
Thanks!
Shelley Robinson
Parker County Texas
Expert Response
Shelly—Are you producing sunflowers commercially? If so I need to refer you to a county agent as commercial procedures will be different than those for homeowners. In addition a commercial grower needs the most economically beneficial options. Where are you located?
One possible cause of the head drooping that you're seeing is overwatering. If you're in the north central Texas area, that's a real possibility this spring.
I see two unusual areas of girdled stem. Do you see that feature on other plants that are similarly drooping?
Let me know if you need commercial assistance from a county agent.
Rick Coke
One possible cause of the head drooping that you're seeing is overwatering. If you're in the north central Texas area, that's a real possibility this spring.
I see two unusual areas of girdled stem. Do you see that feature on other plants that are similarly drooping?
Let me know if you need commercial assistance from a county agent.
Rick Coke
