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It seemed we saw more sunflower crops than any other while in Europe.
Newer varieties of sunflowers are more resistant to the colder, rainier climate of northern Spain, and can be found in La Rioja.
Sunflower value
Sunflowers are a versatile and profitable crop due to their high oil content. The seeds are pressed to extract oil, and the remaining oil cake is high in protein and oil and is used in cattle feed.
Sunflowers are really, really old. Over 4,500 years ago, sunflower seeds were cultivated in the Americas. As well as providing a valuable food source, native tribespeople believed sunflowers brought good luck, and used them in spiritual rituals to ward off evil spirits. Noting its importance as a foodstuff, in the 16th century, Spanish explorers brought sunflowers to Europe.
Newer varieties of sunflowers are more resistant to the colder, rainier climate of northern Spain, and can be found in La Rioja.
Sunflower value
Sunflowers are a versatile and profitable crop due to their high oil content. The seeds are pressed to extract oil, and the remaining oil cake is high in protein and oil and is used in cattle feed.
Sunflowers are really, really old. Over 4,500 years ago, sunflower seeds were cultivated in the Americas. As well as providing a valuable food source, native tribespeople believed sunflowers brought good luck, and used them in spiritual rituals to ward off evil spirits. Noting its importance as a foodstuff, in the 16th century, Spanish explorers brought sunflowers to Europe.