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Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

A tall disk for seed, oil, and bees — and a living stake that shades a cucumber in July.

Flavor

Petals are mild and grassy. Seed is nutty, the hull a chore.

Symptoms

fatigue

In favor

Fast from seed

Against

Can stunt potato

Grow lab

Yes

Days to harvest

70–100 days to a seed head

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