High in healthy, unsaturated fats, sunflower seeds are a tasty way to help lower inflammation and promote heart health. The seeds are grown in colder climates for two reasons: sunflowers can be grown within a short growing season from June to September and the cold winters in the Dakotas keep pests and disease at bay.
Sunflowers, true to their name, follow the sun from east to west to absorb all the rays they can. This is known as heliotropism. On average, 46 gallons of water are used worldwide to grow one pound of sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds also use 4x less water than cashews and 8x less than hazelnuts. Sunflowers usually bloom within 70 days after planting, but the seeds need another month after the blooms fade before they can be harvested.
The tallest recorded sunflower was grown in Germany and measured 30 feet and 1 inch tall, about as tall as a three-story building. In , Shake it vigorously. Open the bag and feel the flower head for dryness. Brush your fingers lightly over a few of the seeds in the head. Watch Sunflower time-lapse next. Hungry caterpillars vs. This Webby award-winning video collection exists to help teachers, librarians, and families spark kid wonder and curiosity. TKSST features smarter, more meaningful content than what's usually served up by YouTube's algorithms, and amplifies the creators who make that content.
Curated, kid-friendly, independently-published. Support this mission by becoming a sustaining member today. Get smart curated videos delivered to your inbox. Twitter Instagram. Allow the seeds to dry for several hours or overnight before storing. Store the seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place until you are ready to plant. Your local bird population will certainly appreciate your homemade suet cakes, and if you compost this is a great way to use leftover beef fat. You can find all of these ingredients in the bulk section of your local health food store, which allows you get exactly the amount you need.
You can also buy the items in bulk to have them on hand when you run out. Making your own suet cakes is really easy to do and a great way to give your local bird population healthy food during the colder months. Finally, something for you to eat! If you prefer unsalted seeds, omit the salt in this process and simply soak the seeds in water.
Next, dry the seeds on a layer of newspaper and then paper towels for several hours before baking. Preheat the oven to degrees and spread the seeds in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for minutes, stirring frequently, until the seeds are slightly browned and fragrant.
After you take the seeds out of the oven you can eat them plain or sprinkle spices and drizzle olive oil over them. You can also store the seeds in an airtight container for weeks to stay fresh and snack on.
Growing and harvesting sunflower seeds is a fantastic way to help out pollinators in the summer months. It's also a great way to continue feeding birds and your family into the winter months! Talk about making a statement in the garden! Mammoth Grey Stripes huge blooms, growing to be 12 across, sit atop stems that grow to be tall. Extremely fun to watch grow, Mammoth Giant Teddy Bear Sunflowers are irresistibly fun to grow. Fully double fuzzy blooms are up to 8 inches wide, adding touchable texture to cut flowers and gardens.
Their towering heigh The perfect choice for any Sunflower lover, this mixture contains five different varieties for a blaze of bright, sunny beauty in the summer garden or meadow. This native sunflower is the grandfather species of them all and is a true staple of any wildflower garden. Unsupported Browser. This website will offer limited functionality in this browser.
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