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Prepared by :
• Sozdar Sartip Hammed
sunflower
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2. Contents…….
• What is sunflower
• History of Sunflowers
• What does the Sunflower mean ?
• Sunflower structure
• Some type of sunflower
• Planting & growth sunflower
• The product of sunflowers
• Sunflower as industrial crops
• References

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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) belongs to the family
Asteraceae. The Helianthus genus contains 65 different
species of which 14 are annual plants, a very tall plant with
large yellow flowers.
What is sunflower

4. The sunflower plant originated in eastern
North America. It is thought to have
been domesticated around 3000 B.C. by
Native Americans.
History of Sunflowers

5. The name sunflower comes from the Greek
helios "sun" and anthos "flower." Sunflower
got its name because the flowers turn toward the
sun.
Local Name: Sunflower
Scientific Name: Helianthus
Family: Asteraceae
What does the Sunflower mean ?

6. Ray florets
Leaves
Disc florets
steam
Tap root
Sunflower structure

7. Skyscaper Sunforest mix
American Giant
Strawberry Blonde
Italian white Earthwalker
Some type of sunflower

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Planting & growth sunflower
• Plant sunflower in late sprint
• Soil temperature (10𝑐𝑜To 25𝑐𝑜)
• Sunflower seeds should be planted ( 1 To 2 ) inches deep
• If planting in rows you’ll want (2 To 3) feet between each row
• Soil Ph between(6.0 To 7.5)
• Choose a location with well-draining soil. It shouldn’t pool water after
it rains
• Once you’ve set the seeds in the trench, cover them with an inch of soil
and water thoroughly. Keep moist until germination, which should occur
in 7-10 days.

9. • Sunflower grow best in locations with direct sunlight ( 6 To 8 per day)
• plant growing to a height of 1.5 to 3.0 M
• Depending on the variety sunflowers will mature and develop seeds in 80 to 125 days.
Planting & growth sunflower

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A single flower head produces 350 to
2000 seeds. pointed at the base and round
at end. Color of seeds may be white,
black or black white with stripes.
The product of sunflowers

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Sunflower as industrial crops
Sunflowers are grown primarily for the
production of oil. Oilseed varieties have small
black seeds with very high oil content and are
processed into sunflower oil and meal.
Sunflower seed oil is used primarily in cooking
and salad oils, margarine.

12. Ornamental plant Medicinal plant
Sunflower Natural Dye Colors
fodeer Providing Pretty and Edible Petals
Cosmetics Manufacturer

13. .
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helianthus_annuus
• https://www.sunflowernsa.com/all-about/history/
• https://gilmour.com/growing-sunflowers
• https://www.myandegroup.com/sunflower-seed-
pressing.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI58zQu9aI8QIVx4jVCh1Q_AWnEAAYASAAEgIByPD_BwE
• https://www.westcoastseeds.com/blogs/garden-wisdom/sunflowers
References…….

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