HOW TO CULTIVATE SUNFLOWERS?
What is Sunflower Soil Preparation?
Sunflower, which has an important place especially in the nutrition sector, also has an important place in our country. Cultivated in various regions of our country, especially in the Black Sea, Aegean and Thrace regions, sunflower holds a significant place in vegetable oil production. Sunflower, which is very advantageous in terms of oil yield, requires warmth to grow under suitable conditions. This plant, which is resistant to drought, consumes an average of 200 kg of water during its growth period. This plant, which does not like shade, grows much more productively when exposed to enough light. These plants, which can grow within wide borders, can grow in a wide range from slightly acidic soils to light sandy soils. These plants, which have the most suitable growing environment at a pH of 6-7, can be used in many areas, especially in the food industry. You can prefer sites like to get sunflowers at the scale you want.
For What Purposes is Sunflower Produced?
Sunflower soil preparation usually begins in the fall. The field needs to be plowed to an average depth of 20 cm for soil preparation. You can get more effective results with sunflowers produced with quality seeds. Quality seeds, which can reduce costs in the long run, allow you to achieve a more productive harvest. To increase the yield you will get from sunflowers, you need to fully implement irrigation and fertilization processes. Do not forget that the priority for the steps you will take to get optimum yield from agriculture is soil analysis. Sunflowers, which come in two types, for snacking and for oil, are also used as cut flowers and ornamental plants. People can consume snack sunflowers raw or roasted. The seeds obtained from these flowers can also be used as bird feed. The shells of the snack sunflower type are relatively thicker. You should pay attention to the purpose for which you will use these products, which vary according to oil types, when making a choice. This plant, which contains an ideal amount of protein, is produced at an average of 23 tons worldwide.
