Scientific Name (Species, Family): Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae

Common name(s), variety: Sunflower giant (common sunflower), common

Type of reproductive material: Seed

Weight of 100 seeds: 10.026 g / 0.353 oz

Plant life cycle: Perennial (in nature), Annual (as a crop)

Plant Part commercially exploited: Seeds

Average Yield potential tons per hectare: 1-2.2 Open field

You can find more information concerning the cultivation of the species here.

If you are interested in learning more about Seeds, you can visit the Seed collection of Wikifarmer’s Library

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