Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🌻 Sunflowers
Seeds plus a pollinator magnet. Not a calorie crop, but easy and cheerful.
Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~2.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Very Easy
Plant Apr–Sep · Harvest Jun–Sep
Expected harvest: 2–6 lb
Grocery equivalent: $5–$19
Estimated garden cost: $12–$29
Potential savings: $-24–$6/year