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    I have some unhulled sunflower seeds. Should I hull them, or is that not my variety?
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    I would say that isn't your variety. I mean you can always try, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Also, rather than taking the chance, plant them in pots and they will grow in about 1-2 weeks!
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    What happens if I soak the sunflower seeds too long?
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    It will become leggy, lose its strength and ultimately die or break.
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    Approximately how long will a sunflower seed take to germinate within a paper towel? How will I know if they have germinated properly?
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    It should take a few days, at most 12-14 days. You will be able to see small sprouts through thee paper towel.
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    How can I grow sunflowers in Bangladesh?
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    Bangladesh's climate is well suited to growing sunflowers; simply follow the directions in this article to sprout them and the methods in Care for Sunflowers to grow.
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