This is our life in Missouri. After leaving PA many of our friends have asked us what we are doing and so I have created this blog to keep everyone up to date. We hope you enjoy it and visit often. Sue, Nancy, and Morgan the dog.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Giant Sunflowers.
Here is an update on the giant sunflower seeds Peg and Scott gave us before we moved from Trappe. At last, we have flowers. It was windy when I took this photo.
Next Friel project: harvesting, roasting and eating sunflower seeds!
But, what kind are they? Sunflower seeds are usually classified by the pattern on their husks. If the husk is solid black, the seeds are called black oil sunflower seeds. The crops may be referred to as oilseed sunflower crops. These seeds are usually pressed into sunflower oil. Additionally, these seeds are usually considered the seed of choice for bird feeders.
If the husks are striped, the seeds are called striped sunflower seeds or "stripers." Due to their lower oil content, the crops are called non-oilseed sunflower crops. Striped sunflower seeds are primarily used for food; as a result, they may also be called confectionery sunflower seeds.
Next Friel project: harvesting, roasting and eating sunflower seeds!
ReplyDeleteBut, what kind are they? Sunflower seeds are usually classified by the pattern on their husks. If the husk is solid black, the seeds are called black oil sunflower seeds. The crops may be referred to as oilseed sunflower crops. These seeds are usually pressed into sunflower oil. Additionally, these seeds are usually considered the seed of choice for bird feeders.
If the husks are striped, the seeds are called striped sunflower seeds or "stripers." Due to their lower oil content, the crops are called non-oilseed sunflower crops. Striped sunflower seeds are primarily used for food; as a result, they may also be called confectionery sunflower seeds.