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How to grow and reap big from sunflowers farming

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Mary Wanza a worker at Kabiruini Show Ground in Nyeri inspects sunflowers during the ongoing Agriculture show at Kabiru-ini grounds in Nyeri. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Sunflowers grow faster taking three to four months to mature depending on the variety. The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant with a large daisy-like flower face. Its scientific name comes from the Greek words helios "sun" and anthos "flower".

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