How to Grow ProCut® Orange DMR
Helianthus annuus
Your complete guide to growing ProCut® Orange DMR.
📷 Wikipedia: Common sunflowerWhen to Plant ProCut® Orange DMR
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for ProCut® Orange DMR
✓ Good companions
Repels thrips and aphids that commonly affect sunflowers
Fix nitrogen in soil which benefits sunflowers' nutrient needs
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while improving soil health
Compatible height and attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps
Benefits from sunflower shade and doesn't compete for nutrients
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting sunflowers
Similar growing conditions and both attract pollinators and beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to sunflowers and inhibits growth
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of sunflowers and most garden plants
Both are susceptible to similar fungal diseases and may increase disease pressure
