Story: Edible or Flowering plant of the week
Episode: 06
Presenter: Neville Passmore
Air Date: 1st October 2022

Neville demonstrates the distinctive and varied purposes that Sunflowers can make, whether it be for a vase, eating the seeds, or a great attraction in the garden for birds and guests!

• Most sunflowers are great for attracting bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other pollinators.
• Sunflowers have edible seeds meaning you can eat the seeds or leave them on the plant to attract birds to your garden.
• Sunflowers are extremely easy to grow and produce strong plants when grown from seed. They grow fast too, making them perfect for kids or beginner gardeners to grow.
• Most varieties of sunflower will take anywhere from 8, 10 or even 12 weeks to get from seedling stage to flowering. Your seed packet will outline how long your variety takes.
• You will know when it is prime sowing time when the soil is warm, at least 21°C, too cool of a soil and your seeds may struggle to germinate.

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