Let's talk about the unsung hero of the snack world: the sunflower seed. Often relegated to baseball dugouts and road trip snack bags, these little kernels punch way above their weight in the ...

Question: I want to grow sunflowers. How can I grow them from seed? Which types grow best in Sonoma County? Answer: Sunflowers are both cheerful to look at and easy to grow. They’re one of humanity’s ...

A new CU Boulder-led study sheds light on the genetic mechanisms that allowed sunflowers to undergo a relatively rapid evolutionary transition from wild to domesticated in just over 5,000 years.

Sunflowers are far more than just bright, sun-facing garden ornaments; they are a critical global resource. As of 2026, global sunflower seed production has seen a significant shift, with experts ...

Reader Steve Ledoux wrote to tell me about some ‘Mammoth’ sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds he planted in his mother-in-law’s yard in Northridge. Only one seed developed into a full-fledged plant ...

Researchers at CU are teasing out the modern-day sunflower's genetic history. Humans and sunflowers go way back. American Indians first domesticated the plant — prized for its seeds, oil and beauty — ...

Many plants bring joy to many people and provide splashes of much-needed spring and summer colour after a dull and wet winter. Maybe one of the most striking and instantly recognisable flowers to add ...

The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a living annual plant belonging in the Asteraceae family with a large flower head. The plant is native primarily to North and South America, and some species are ...