Sunflower
FlowersAnfänger

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Wissenschaftlicher Name

Helianthus annuus

Familie

Asteraceae

Herkunft

North America

Typ

Annual

70-100 days

Kulinarische Verwendung

Geschmack: Seeds: nutty, slightly sweet; Petals: mild, slightly bitter

  • Sunflower seeds (roasted snack)
  • Sunflower oil
  • Sunflower butter (nut-free alternative)
  • Sprouted seeds in salads
  • Petals as garnish

Pflanzkalender

Drinnen säen

April

Draußen säen

MayJune

Ernte

AugustSeptemberOctober

Gesundheitsvorteile

  • Seeds rich in vitamin E
  • Contains healthy fats (linoleic acid)
  • Good source of selenium
  • May help lower cholesterol
  • Anti-inflammatory properties