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Helianthus annuus

Helianthus annuus est une annuelle haute produisant de grandes fleurs jaunes, cultivée pour ses graines oléagineuses, ornementale et melifère.

Full sunWater mediumAnnual3 months of harvest
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When to sow, plant and harvest

Temperate climate · mainland France
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Sowing
Planting
Harvest

Characteristics

General

Plant type
Grain
Life cycle
Annual
Growth habit
Bushy

Growing conditions

Nutrients
Medium
Soil type
Silty
Water needs
Medium
Exposure
Full sun
Hours of sun
6 h
Cold hardiness
Low
Heat tolerance
Moderate

Sowing and planting

Sowing method
Direct in open ground
Sowing depth
30 mm
Minimum temperature
10 °C
Propagation
Cuttings