The University of Queensland in Gatton set the growing conditions parameters and our team of plant and soil scientists chose different variables to test and observe. 

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Some sustainable practices done were:

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* re-using old smaller pots or old household containers lined with cardboards for thinned plants

* re-planting thinned and removed sunflower plants to re-grow

* finding creative ways to re-use other resources such as twigs or sticks as stakes

* Working with nature instead of chemicals for pest management such as encouraging ladybirds which would eat any aphids on plants

* sometimes passively harvesting water to water the plants

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To see an update on our Sunflowers growth, please visit the Plant Diary page.

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