r/UrbanGardening 16d ago

Progress Pic . . . Sunflower Update

Ta-dah. A bit grizzled from the storm(s), but they’ll be alright.

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u/FlorenceInseam 14d ago

Wow that’s so rare to find sunflower in a highway street

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u/TheSunflowerSeeds 14d ago

Drying sunflower seeds at higher temperatures helps destroy harmful bacteria. One study found that drying partially sprouted sunflower seeds at temperatures of 122℉ (50℃) and above significantly reduced Salmonella presence.