Tallest sunflower and largest head challenge

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    Photos!!!!
     
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      haven't even bothered to measure them :heehee:
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        Looking handsome, Linz - the finches will be very glad of that feast :thumbsup:
         
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          I don't know how tall mine is. The stupid tape measure keeps flopping over - think it looks at my onions and mimics.... I know that it isn't anywhere near 10' though DSCN1965.JPG
          I measured from the top of the board to the rail and that is 78"
           
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              I am soooooo going to win this ................. :roflol:
               
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                If only there was a 'cheapest sunflowers' category ......

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                  The one that the pigeon broke is still the tallest the tape appears to have repaired the break some of the wilted leaves are now taking water but parts of the leaves have died, its growth has nearly stopped but it might pick up again now its on the mend.
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                    10foot 11 inces this morning, the flower head is just starting to form
                     
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                      Not mine but this rogue could well turn out to be the Community Garden's BFG (Big Flowering Giant).

                      Currently, I guesstimate it to be between 3-4m tall.
                       
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                        A few more open.

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                          That looks lovely with the sun behind it Martin, can't wait for my red ones to flower now. Just wish I started more off now..the direct sown ones have not appeared so guessing slugs had them
                           
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                            Looks like the lack of sunshine has scuppered mine,8ft tall only. More chick poo and water required :snorky:
                             
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                              11 foot 3inches this afternoon
                               
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                                Don't know how tall. Definitely not 11 feet but am enjoying the pretty flowers!
                                 
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