FlowersBeginner
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Scientific Name
Helianthus annuus
Family
Asteraceae
Origin
North America
Type
Annual
70-100 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: 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
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
April
Sow Outdoors
MayJune
Harvest
AugustSeptemberOctober
Health Benefits
- Seeds rich in vitamin E
- Contains healthy fats (linoleic acid)
- Good source of selenium
- May help lower cholesterol
- Anti-inflammatory properties