Sunflower Secrets with Steve Kaufer (AKA Sunflower Steve)

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Sunflower Secrets with Steve Kaufer (AKA Sunflower Steve)

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65 minutes

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Oct 29, 2021

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This week we are joined by the one an only sunflower Steve! The breeder of the most incredible double sunflowers - which have probably captured your attention via the magic of Instagram. Steve has been flower farming for 21 years and shares his fascinating journey, his top tips and spills all the secrets about his upcoming seed line!

Released:

Oct 29, 2021

Format:

Podcast episode

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Sunflower Secrets with Steve Kaufer (AKA Sunflower Steve)

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