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Can You Grow Sunflower in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Sunflowers grow brilliantly here — they love the warm season and produce quickly.

Plant zones

2a–11b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Sunflowers in Alabama

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 16 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Sunflower

Sunflowers are fast-growing cheerful and attract pollinators — some varieties produce edible seeds.

Direct sow after last frost in the sunniest spot available. No transplanting needed. Giant varieties need staking. Harvest seed heads when the back turns brown and seeds are firm.

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Gardening in Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.