Here are the 2012 numbers for sunflowers grown in Kansas:
Sunflowers are naturally adapted to grasslands and prairies, which makes up the majority of Kansas' topography. The soil in Kansas is very fertile, meaning many plants actually grow well there, not just sunflowers.
Kansas comprises 52,361,523.2 total acres.
Kansas comprises 52,361,523.2 acres (land area).
Yes, it is possible to grow sunflowers during the summer in Chicago.
Sunflowers can grow in many countries I've seen them in America.
The symbols that represent Kansas, such as the State Flower, the Annual Sunflower teaches our children about the place where they live. Kansas is a grassland ecosystem, yet we do not have a State Grass. As a symbol of the prairies of Kansas, a State Grass will focus the attention of Kansans of all ages on the prairie ecosystem. The heritage of the prairies is strong in Kansas, yet many children and adults who live in cities and towns may not be aware of the many ways the grasslands contribute to our quality of life.
A farm in Kansas must have a minimum of 20 acres used for agricultural operations.
wheat needs 145 acres of land to grow
The state of Kansas is nicknamed the "Sunflower state" for the many wildflowers that grow there. Kansas is known as the "Wheat State" as well, as it produces wheat as well as sorghum. Other nicknmes are the "Jayhawk state" and the "Midway state."
Kansas' land area totals 52,325,580.8 acres.
Yes. You can grow a sunflower at any time of the year if you can provide the right conditions. Summer in the southern hemisphere occurs throughout January, providing suitable conditions for sunflowers in most temperate areas. Many places, such as Hawaii or India are warm year round and thus can grow sunflowers at any time.
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