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Sunflower - Annual

Botanical information

Botanical information
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Helianthus
Common name Sunflower - Annual
Species

Maturity days

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Planting months

Planting months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Permaculture uses

Permaculture uses
Usage 1 Usage 2 Usage 3
Oil Bee food

Growing condition comments

Growing Condition Comment
Drought Tolerant
Humidity tolerant
Planting area Garden bed
Sunlight Full sun

Photos

Photos

Short comments

Oil producing flowering plant. Annual & peranial types.

General comments

Space plants: 20 - 45 cm apart Compatible with (can grow beside): Cucumbers, Melons, Sweetcorn, Squash Avoid growing close to: Potatoes Sunflowers need full sun and grow best in fertile, well-drained, moist soil with plenty of mulch. Sunflowers do not like to be transplanted so are best grown direct from seed. The giant or Russian varieties are preferred for seed production Grow to 1 - 2 metres (4 - 6 ft) so need staking or protection from the wind. Protect seed heads from birds when ripening with nets or paper bags. Chickens love a sunflower head hung for them to peck! Culinary hints - cooking and eating Sunflower Use seeds fresh or toasted or press for oil.

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