The major advantages of growing sunflowers are their attraction for bees and the high volume of biomass produced. Can be blended with phacelia or other green manure crops.
Beemeadow: Yes
Height: 200 cm
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Suitable for food production: Yes
Well suited for manual incorporation: Yes
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Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.
