Short sunflowers bloomed early in Ooltewah, Tennessee
7/15/2024 4:32:06 PM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Tourism & Recreation
AFFECTED AREAS:
Hamilton County, TN
Ooltewah, TN
Start Date: 7/12/2024
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The sunflowers at a farm in Ooltewah were shorter than they ought to be and will not grow any taller with rain. The flowers bloomed a week to ten days earlier than usual and may not produce as many seeds as usual due to the drought. There will be less food for the blackbirds, sparrows, crows, and sand hill cranes that enjoy the seeds during the winter.
Local 3 News (Chattanooga, Tenn.), July 12, 2024
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