Tag: Harvesting seeds

Over 90% of the world's legally produced poppy seeds come from commercial farms, but this doesn't stop home gardeners from wondering: can you eat poppy seeds from the garden? The answer is yes, but it requires careful variety selection and proper preparation to ensure your home-grown seeds are safe for consumption.

According to archaeological evidence, Native Americans cultivated sunflowers as far back as 3000 BC. So, can you eat sunflower seeds straight off the sunflower? Yes, but simply pulling them off the head and eating them is not recommended for a variety of reasons, including flavor, cleanliness, and safety.