Sunflowers in bloom

🌻 Grinter Farms in Lawrence, Kansas is one of the most popular sunflower destinations in the state, attracting visitors from all over the world.

🌻 Sunflowers were originally grown for biofuel, but when that failed, the Grinter family started harvesting the seeds for bird feed, making it more of a hobby than a profitable venture.

🌻 Sunflowers are heliotropic, meaning they follow the sun as they grow, but once they bloom, they face east and remain fixed in that direction.

🌻 Sunflowers have a rich history, being used by indigenous people in North America for their oil, seeds, and stems.

🌻 Sunflowers played a role in the women's suffrage movement and became a symbol for the fight for women's rights.

🌻 Sunflowers are grown across the United States, with North Dakota being the largest producer and even New Jersey having its own sunflower gardens.

🌻 Sunflower varieties can be unique and rare, with special breeding techniques used to create new colors and patterns.

🌻 Sunflower Steve, also known as Steve Kaufer, has dedicated himself to breeding and selling unique sunflower seeds, creating new blooms like Gigi Le'mar and Maleficent.

🌻 Sunflower fields have become popular spots for photography and creating unique art installations, with sunflowers being used to make large murals and even a giant 25 ft long great white shark.