Sunflowers

Apple seeds are found inside the core of an apple and are primarily used for reproduction, whereas sunflower seeds are the edible fruit of the sunflower plant and are commonly consumed as a snack or used in cooking. Apple seeds contain a compound called amygdalin, which can release cyanide when metabolized, while sunflower seeds are safe for consumption.

Start with good quality seed.

Plant early indoors, or in a heated greenhouse, in a flower pot with potting compost. Better: plant several, so you can pick the best shoot for planting on. Keep the soil moist and warm until the seeds germinate.

Find a good spot. Somewhere which gets the maximum amount of sunshine. Somewhere near a wall, or a telegraph pole etc. which can support the sunflower as it gets taller. Somewhere with plenty of room for the roots to spread out. Big healthy roots = tall sunflower.

Dig the soil with a fork or spade. Dig down and loosen up the soil as much as possible so that the roots have an easy time. Remove stones you find. Mix in some fertiliser. Shop bought or homemade compost is good, well rotted manure is better. Work lots of it deep into your newly dug soil. Well fertilised ground = tall sunflower.

When the cutting gets its 3rd and 4th leaves, start to "harden" it. Put it outside , in it's pot, during the day and indoors at night. Keep it outside for longer periods so that it gets used to the climate. If the leaves get limp after it has been outside, it's getting too cold - keep it indoors more until the weather improves. This step is particularly important if you've planted early = better, as the sunflower will get a longer growing season (ideal for getting big).

Wait till the risk of night frost has passed. Dig a hole in your soil patch and transfer the sunflower - potting compost and all - into the soil. Press the soil down well all around (helps retain moisture).

And that's it! Make sure you water regularly, support it as it gets taller, pull out the weeds. A well prepared ground, and a well cared for sunflower will be the tallest.

Sunflowers typically have between 1,000 to 2,000 petals. The number of petals can vary depending on the specific variety of sunflower and environmental factors. The petals are arranged in a spiraling pattern and play a key role in attracting pollinators to the flower.

Sesame comes under Eudicots, so yes, it is a Dicot.

A cup of sunflower seeds weighs approximately 120 grams or 4.2 ounces. The volume of a one cup of sunflower seeds is 8 ounces.

Here are just a few:

1) Edible Food for Humans - the seeds of the sunflower plant can be dried and flavord to make a snack. This has become increasingly popular.

2) Food for birds - by itself or in a mix of other seeds, sunflowers can help keep birds happy.

3) Edible Oil - the oil that comes from the seed of the plant is a very popular cooking oil

4) Cover or Foliage Crop - cover crops are used to protect and change the nutruient content of soil between seasons.

Yes, a sunflower is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It produces yellow or orange blooms that resemble the sun, hence its name.

Some traits of sunflowers include their tall stems, large bright yellow flowers, and the ability to track the movement of the sun throughout the day. Sunflowers are also known for their edible seeds and their attraction to pollinators like bees and butterflies.

It is a gymnosperm because the seeds of a sunflower are on the outside

Sunflowers prefer sunny and well-drained conditions for optimal growth. In rainy seasons, the excess moisture can lead to rotting of the roots and stem, making it challenging for sunflowers to thrive. It's best to plant sunflowers in well-drained soil and consider providing protection from heavy rains to prevent waterlogging.

the best place to grow a sunflower is inside your house on a windowsill. make sure it receives sunlight and water

Answer.

The best final planting position for sunflowers,as the name suggests, is in a sunny position.

When sunflower stems are burned, the ash produced is rich in potassium, which is a major plant nutrient. Potassium is important for overall plant health and growth, contributing to functions like enzyme activation, photosynthesis, and water regulation within the plant.

Black Oil Sunflower will indeed produce small sunflowers, the plant will produce many flowers over a few weeks, I just plant a few left over bird seed in my garden in the spring. the plant is about 4-5 foot tall, the flowers about 5-6 inches across. KW

Plants in Italy are adapted to the climate in various ways. There are various climates in Italy, so the plant adaptations differ depending on which one they are in. Plants in very cold areas may have extra layers to keep seeds protected, while those in sunny areas may have waxy coatings to retain more water.

The smallest sunflower ever measured was 2 and 1/5 inches tall when fully grown.

i would recommend 1 because then the sunflower will have the most nutrition.

Sunflower plants grow well in average to rich soils. They need to grow their roots deep and wide, to enable them to withstand strong winds. If you have a choice, sandy soils are not recommended, as they are easily uprooted in loose soil. Rich soil is important, when growing giant varieties. Contrary to it's name, we found they will tolerate some shade as we put them against an east wall of our house every year. However, they will grow their best in full sun. Deep roots help sunflowers to withstand most droughts. They will benefit from a dose of fertilizer when you apply it to the rest of your garden. Apply extra phosphorus and potassium when the flower bud begins to develop, to promote bigger blooms. Tip: If you are crowded for space, plant one or two sunflowers amidst your vine crops. One or two will not seriously shade the vines. Make sure not to plant them near their tap roots for the vines.

No, sunflowers will not grow in milk. Milk does not provide the necessary nutrients or conditions required for sunflower growth. Sunflowers need soil, water, sunlight, and nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to grow successfully.

Helianthus (hee-li-an-thus) annuus (an-ew-us/an-us)

Helios: Greek for 'sun'

Anthemon: Greek for 'flower'

Therefore helianthus literally means 'sunflower'

Annus: Latin for year, referring to the annual nature of sunflower (germinates and dies once a year)

Therefore the scientific name for sunflower is literally 'annual sun-flower'

They have some carbohydrates. They are high-calorie because they have a lot of oil.

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Not likely. Food poisoning usually is a result of:

# The consequences of ingested enterotoxin # The consequences of ingested bacteria that produce toxins, but do not invade the mucosa, and are usually quickly cleared by the immune system Sunflower seeds do not contain any enterotoxins or compounds that can possibly degrade into enterotoxins in significant amounts, this rules out the possibility of #1.

Since sunflower seeds are dry (and will likely dry further in the open), bacterial and fungal growth is nil even in the 10-year period, and this rules out the possibility of #2. Therefore, unless the sunflower seeds are in contact with a contaminated area or is in a very humid environment, they will likely cause no problems upon consumption (other than tasting stale).

Yes, sunflowers can grow successfully in Scotland. They thrive in well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight, so coastal areas with milder climates like southern Scotland are good for cultivating sunflowers. A shorter variety of sunflower may be more suitable due to Scotland's shorter growing season.

The class of a sunflower is Magnoliopsida, which is commonly known as the dicotyledon class of flowering plants.

New approaches, such as tissue culture incombination with induced mutagenesis, have been providing geneticists with an additional possibility to enrich genetic variability in the sunflower. However, studies on genetic variation in sunflower regenerants are not numerous.