How to Grow Sunrich Orange DMR
Helianthus annuus
Your complete guide to growing Sunrich Orange DMR.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Sunrich Orange DMR
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| 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 Sunrich Orange DMR
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil and utilize space efficiently around sunflower base
Similar growing requirements and can provide mutual wind protection
Attract beneficial insects and provide habitat for natural pest predators
Can climb sunflower stalks for support and benefits from partial shade
Benefits from sunflower's shade during hot weather and utilizes different soil depths
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting sunflowers
Attract pollinators and beneficial predatory insects like ladybugs
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits sunflower growth and development
Too heavy for sunflower stalks to support and can cause structural damage
Compete heavily for nutrients and may increase risk of shared fungal diseases
