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A frost event anytime before physiological maturity (growth stage R-9) can cause damage. Greatest damage and susceptibility will occur when the sunflowers are in the bud and flowering stages, where temperatures of -2°C and -1°C can result in damaged buds and sterile sections or rings in the flowering head. After pollination and petal drop, sunflower can withstand temperatures as low as -4°C with only minor damage. Even though damage may be minor, yield, oil content, seed quality/test weight often are reduced when a sunflower’s experience a killing frost before the R-8 stage. A killing frost in sunflowers is considered to be -4°C to -5°C for 6 or more hours.

“Today, with all of the improvements we’ve made, we can make a load in under three hours,” he says. “We made maybe 20 loads per year of dehulled oats in the early ’90s, and last year alone we produced 750 loads.”

Soviet sunflower seeds even got mixed up with the Cold War – high-quality seeds surreptitiously moved among Soviet and American plant breeders.

Roast them for about an hour, let them cool (but not get cold) and begin peeling them while they’re still warm so it’s easier to also peel off the skin underneath the shell. 

The other benefits of watermelon seeds include the fact that they are rich in citrulline which helps reduce aortic blood pressure. They also contain Lycopene. Lycopene is the compound that makes watermelons and vegetables like tomatoes red. Studies have shown that high levels of Lycopene in the bloodstream are associated with fewer cases of cardiovascular issues. Arginine is another substance found in watermelon seeds. It creates Nitric Oxide in the body which helps in dilating blood vessels. This results in reduced blood pressure levels and a healthier heart. It is a product of the amino acid Citrulline which is involved in the synthesis of Arginine.

Carrots are a food that you might always have in your fridge, so this Curried Carrots With Pistachios recipe by Wendy Irene is quite convenient. Plus with this dish you get the added health benefits of spices, nuts and herbs.

Dog Who Was Abandoned in Plastic Container on the Highway Got a Forever Home Just in Time for the Holidays!

Then came local Hispanic leaders, worried that cannabis would lead to raids from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement because the federal government still considers it illegal. The local Catholic Church and public school leaders wanted the measure blocked, too, saying it would erode the community in a way that can’t be easily reversed. People were holding up signs. The backlash had begun.

Antioxidants called carotenoids have many health benefits, including protecting the skin from damage caused by free radicals and overexposure to the sun.

Cooks notes: If you don’t have a potato ricer, treat yourself to some new kitchen kit or add one to your next birthday or Christmas list. They make the smoothest mash with little effort, and aren’t too expensive to buy. It’s fine to use a potato masher, of course, but don’t be too over zealous with it, as you can overwork the mash, making it gloopy.

In a stretch of 12th Avenue immersed in tradition, Rollies opened as a modern, hip, fun joint. In the land of 1,000 tacos, they still manage to stand out with their fresh take and upbeat vibe. They also manage to keep prices affordable. The Sunday happy hour deals are a steal.

While the restaurant aims to serve as a neighborhood bistro, the service is worthy of a high-end restaurant — staff works smoothly as a team, paying full attention to fill half-full water glasses and fold napkins left from guests temporarily away from the table. They all seem like they truly care.