The sunflower is not only an eye-catcher in our gardens, but also a real power plant. Originally from North America, it came to Europe through the Spanish conquerors. This is where its potential was discovered: While it was long considered only an ornamental plant, it was only in the 19th century that it began to be cultivated as an oil plant.
Sunflower seeds are a real all-rounder: whether as a snack, in baking or as a topping – they bring nutty flavour and crunch to every meal.
