Sunflower aids in dealing with salinity

If you are dealing with fields that have areas of high saline content, planting sunflower can help turn those areas around.

The National Sunflower Association says sunflowers are a saline-tolerant crop, meaning if planted in a field with a large seep, sunflower would do better than other crops. Its deep root system helps the soil structure. Those deep roots help get the water out of the soil at a deeper level and remove saline areas in the field. Producers should check with their seed dealers and find out which varieties are the most salt tolerant and appropriate for their growing area.

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