Sunflower (biomass type)
Sunflower (biomass type)
Helianthus annuus
ornamental☀️ full-sun🪴 loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H1c
About
Tall sunflower strain grown primarily for biomass and bird seed.
Also known as: Girassol (biomassa), Tournesol (biomasse), Słonecznik (odmiany biomasy), Zonnebloem (biomasseras), Helianthus annuus, Sonnenblume (Biomasse-Typ), Sunflower (biomass type), Girasol (biomasa)
Pest Resilience
3/5 — Average
Slugs eat seedlings; birds and squirrels take seeds from mature heads.
Visual Characteristics
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Seeds raw or roasted, oil pressing, sprouted in salads
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What to do now
How to Propagate
🌰Seed
EasyHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H1c
USDA 10–11 equivalent