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Are sunflower seeds poisonous

Updated: 10/9/2023
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14y ago

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The leaves, stems, and seeds are allelopathic, which means that they will release some toxin or toxins (not harmful to humans and pets in small doses) that prevent or slow the growth of other plants in the effected area. Sunflowers excrete a toxin that prevents seeds from sprouting and seedlings from growing. The toxin is biodegradable it takes about 3 months for the toxin to completely dissipate. This being said however as long as the sunflowers are not right next your other garden plants they will most likely be fine.

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14y ago

Nope. Just don't take them from strangers... ther IS a chance they are poisoned XD. I eat sunflower seeds all the time. And im not dead yet so...

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12y ago

If they are store bought then no because of preservatives. But if you made them then yes but after a pretty good amount of time. My friend had to go to the hospital after eating a old one.

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12y ago

No. Sunflowers are completely non-toxic.

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