FlowersPrincipiante
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Nombre Científico
Helianthus annuus
Familia
Asteraceae
Origen
North America
Tipo
Annual
70-100 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: 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
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
April
Sembrar al Aire Libre
MayJune
Cosecha
AugustSeptemberOctober
Beneficios para la Salud
- Seeds rich in vitamin E
- Contains healthy fats (linoleic acid)
- Good source of selenium
- May help lower cholesterol
- Anti-inflammatory properties