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Sunflowers

The Sunflower, Helianthus annuus is an annual flower of the Americas best known for its bright yellow petals and delicious seeds.

1,001 Questions

Is oil man made?

Only synthetic oil is man-made.

Do Gerbera Daisy seeds look similar to sunflower seeds?

No, Gerbera seed is much smaller, longer and thinner with a fluffy appendage that aids in dispersal by the wind. They are very similar to marigold seed.

Is sunflower seeds good for kidneys?

Not sure but they are good anyway,as many are.

How long does it take to grow a sunflower seed?

Its no for sure but it takes about 7-14 days to germinate. And maturity takes about 2-4 months. Make sure you take care of it closely very, very, closely.

Where are the most sunflowers grown in the world?

Although adaptable to many environments, they do not grow in arctic conditions, and are unviable in climates with less than 75 days of summer. Sunflowers are native only to North and Central America; they were introduced by man to other parts of the world.

How much protein is in a cup of sunflower seeds?

Sunflower kernels (the edible part inside the hull) are about 23% protein.

Will a sunflower still grow if a little of the stem is broken?

some of them die,some splits and some still grow and it depends on flower but i think it will grow again....

Can a roasted sunflower seed still grow?

No they cant,the Maine thing that make them grow dies.

Will sunflowers live better being watered with tap water or sparkling water?

uhh .. idk. :) I'm 16 & doing my science fair project on that. And right now I'm writing a research paper but there is nowhere on the internet that has any answers ! :|

Are sunflower seeds a grain?

Some seeds are grain but some are not these seeds that are considered a grain: Amaranth, Buckwheat berries, and Wild rice.

What is the Biblical meaning of the sunflower?

the sunflower is always facing towards the Sun.Likewise we should always see and follow the Lord ways

Do sunflower have many thorns?

Of course not. Sunflowers do not have thorns as they are made from the sun and the sun does not have any thorns! STUPID! >:|

Is it safe to eat the whole sunflower seed?

Yes, my brother does all the time and I also have. I prefer to break open the shell and then eat the seed but whatever works for you is good. And if you eat the shell you will be fine.

How do you make a poultice?

A poultice is simply a reference to a mixture pack that is placed upon the body. They are commonly wrapped in cheesecloth, but any fine mesh type cloth will work. The mixture contained within varies depending upon the condition being treated. Most will contains herbs or extracts from other plants that contain the desired chemical for treatment of the condition. The mixture may also contain a filler such as clay to increase the volume or to add thickness to a liquid mixture. Corn meal and bread have also been used as fillers, and other fillers are also available.

Is sunflower a herb or shrub?

First let us know the difference between shrub and herb:

  1. Herbs are shorter than shrubs.
  2. Herbs don't have multiple stems while shrubs have multiple branches.
  3. There are about 3 groups of herbs while there are four groups of shrubs.
  4. Herbs can be grown beneath the shrubs whereas shrubs cannot be grown in such a way.
  5. Herbs are called as rootstock whereas herbs are referred to as woody plant.

Accordingly, The common sunflower is an annual herb with a rough hairy stem 1-4.5 metres high, broad, coarsely toothed, rough leaves 7.5-30 cm long, and heads of flowers 7.5-15 cm wide in wild specimens and often 30 cm or more in cultivated types.

What do you do when you eat seed shells and cant poop?

honestly im having that same problem and am not able to go at the moment. the best i can think of is to just tough it out and let nature take its course.if it hasnt passed by the next day, go seek proffesional help.

How do sunflowers move?

i dont know but this is fun saying stupid answers

What type of seed is a sunflower seed?

There are a number of answers to the seed type of a sunflower.

  1. There is the oil production seed versus the food or confectionery type
  2. There are 3 commonly used oil types: linoleic, high oleic and NuSun
  3. The seed is the fruit of the sunflower versus a nut
  4. The shell is a specialized covering, a cypsela, which is similar to an achene

Who makes the Best sunflower seeds in the world?

Spitz has been proven to be the best sunflower seed around, there was a tasting test for sunflower seeds in may 2009. I can never get to Spitz because there like 10$ for eight bags + shipping( they come from a different country) so where i live it comes to about 50$ for eight bags. So i think personally David's is the best that i can get for under 2$.