FloresIniciante
Girassol
Helianthus annuus
Nome Científico
Helianthus annuus
Família
Asteraceae
Origem
North America
Tipo
Annual
70-100 days
Usos Culinários
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
Calendário de Plantação
Semear em Interior
April
Semear ao Ar Livre
MayJune
Colheita
AugustSeptemberOctober
Benefícios para a Saúde
- Seeds rich in vitamin E
- Contains healthy fats (linoleic acid)
- Good source of selenium
- May help lower cholesterol
- Anti-inflammatory properties