Post date: May 30, 2020 5:22:08 PM
By Uma Shashikant
Tall plants like corn, sunflower and okra should be planted in patches. They support one another as they grow tall and do not topple. Don’t plant in a line or single row.
Sunflowers with very large seeding flowers will bend with the weight of the flower. Won’t topple if it is in a patch.
After germination, when the plant is about a foot tall, on a cloudy day or evening, push the plant down. Into the soil further and firm it up.
Choosing the right spot also matters. You have to place them away from the direction of the wind, and ensure a shield is available at the back. Closer to the house or fence, with the wall behind them, and not facing the North and North East works.
All tall plants need a back support and wind protected design. Don’t plant them ever in the middle of the yard.
Two row of okra planted close to the fence will be remarkably stable even at 10 feet.
A plant that has to be staked and supported need corrective design. Staking is not natural except for naturally vining plants and for plants that are too tall and cannot bear the fruit weight like tomatoes. As a rule, flowering plants should not be staked, but corrected for the design and placement.