Sunflower kernels are high in protein and dietary fibre. They are a good source of minerals including iron and potassium, and vitamins B1 and B6. Sunflower kernels fat content is largely polyunsaturated.
Origination: Confectionary grade sunflower is imported from Australia and Europe and is not treated so will germinate if required. Australian sunflower is also high in naturally occurring selenium, compared with New Zealand South Island grown seed.
Sorghum is a small round orange seed that is incredibly drought tolerant when growing. It is seen as the fifth most important cereal crop grown in the world and a favourite seed for doves. Origination: Sorghum is sourced from Australia who is one of the largest sorghum growing countries in the world.
More time at home means more time to enjoy in the garden. To help you keep growing this autumn we've put together some handy ways to plant more crops and flowers.
This includes ways to grow plants for free from cuttings, growing from seed, saving seeds and swapping plants with your neighbours!
In New Zealand we are lucky to enjoy the beauty and song of a range of wild birds. Discover the plants and food sources that will encourage our favourite native birds to your backyard.
In autumn many of you will be enjoying capsicums fresh from your garden - they tend to take a bit longer than other crops! If you've also got a bumper crop of courgettes from summer, turn both harvests into this delicious relish from Food in a Minute. Simply add to your favourite burgers, sandwiches or cold meat!