Tithonia, also known as Mexican sunflower, is a vibrant and heat-tolerant annual plant native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows 4 to 6 feet tall and features large, daisy-like flowers that come in shades of orange and yellow. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies and bloom profusely from summer to fall. Tithonia has coarse, hairy leaves and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It's a popular choice for adding bold color and attracting pollinators to gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows.
How to sow the seeds..
40% soil
40% dry cow dung
20% vermicompost
(50% soil and 50% cow dung if vermicompost is not available)
Add these and mix well and remove all the stones and lumps from it.. After filling three quarters of the pan with soil, pour water and keep it wet for 10 minutes..
Leave the seeds in the sun for 10 minutes and then put them on top of the water soaked soil..then spread a small layer of compost and soil mix on top of it (a very small layer).
No water is required for the first three days. After that spray water twice a day. Keep these pots in a place that does not get direct sunlight.. After the seeds germinate and get 4-5 leaves, healthy seedlings can be transplanted to other pots.
The seeds take 14 - 21 days to germinate
Manure and compost are recommended as fertilizers.
