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Helianthus4
  • Sunflower seed are the seeds of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). (wikipedia.org)
  • Sunflower hulls of the cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus) contain allelopathic compounds which are toxic to grasses and the vast majority of cultivated garden plants. (wikipedia.org)
  • Otherwise known as Helianthus , the sunflower is native to North America, and has over 70 different varieties. (tomsguide.com)
  • The naturally occurring oil found in Black Oil sunflower seeds from Helianthus annuus is pleasant, mild, and nearly tasteless for fine cooking whereas true Black Seed Oil from Nigella sativa is bitter, pungent, and rarely consumed raw. (kitazawaseed.com)
Kernels5
  • The seeds may be sold as in-shell seeds or dehulled kernels or be sprouted and eaten in salads. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sunflower seed brittle is produced by embedding the kernels in hard sugar candy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Why is Sunflower Seed Kernels (dried) better than the average? (versus.com)
  • Grade A, USA Grown Sunflower Kernels. (bulkfoods.com)
  • Unique and tastefully stimulating SUNBURSTS are beautiful candy-coated, chocolate cocoa-covered sunflower kernels. (candywarehouse.com)
Growers8
  • Harris Seeds is a privately owned seed company with a long tradition of supplying the finest vegetable seeds, flower seeds, plants and supplies to growers and gardeners since 1879. (harrisseeds.com)
  • The Harris Seeds team includes local growers and garden enthusiasts, whose invaluable knowledge and expertise allow us to better serve you. (harrisseeds.com)
  • I am glad to announce this new flexibility for sunflower growers. (usda.gov)
  • We spent a considerable amount of time reviewing and analyzing this request from sunflowers growers and are excited to announce this change for the 2022 crop year. (usda.gov)
  • Haryana government's refusal to offer MSP came as a jolt to the thousands of sunflower growers ahead of the harvest season. (outlookindia.com)
  • Reimer seeds has over 5,000 quality vegetable, flower, and herb seeds for the home gardener and market growers. (reimerseeds.com)
  • We offer both large and small seeded options as different growers have different preferences. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • UK crop is often affected by the weather and some sunflower growers have to support their yields with overseas crops. (haiths.com)
Germinate3
  • Expect these sunflowers to germinate in 10 to 14 days. (parkseed.com)
  • While most sunflowers germinate once the soil reaches temperatures of 70 to 80 degrees F, you can either sow the seeds in pots first or directly into the garden. (tomsguide.com)
  • Sprouting seeds germinate simply with a few daily rinses. (kitazawaseed.com)
Crops6
  • The crops may be referred to as oilseed sunflower crops. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sunflower helps to generate additional income to farmers as they could take three crops from a field in a year after paddy and potato. (outlookindia.com)
  • Lisa Urbat, Dennis' wife, said the sunflowers fit in with their dryland family farm ethic, where they have a wide variety of crops, stress local sales and cut out the middleman through their collaborative effort with Global Harvest. (spokesman.com)
  • One other pest is a danger to sunflower crops: people. (spokesman.com)
  • Microgreen seeds are a faster and healthier alternative to growing mature fruiting crops while just doing so in only 7-10 days. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • Although there are crops of Black Sunflower in the UK we feel the European crop offers more consistent quality. (haiths.com)
Organic Sunflower4
  • The Evening Sun Organic Sunflower is a showstopper. (parkseed.com)
  • Each stem is branched and produces multiple blooms, making Evening Sun Organic Sunflower the perfect backdrop for your garden. (parkseed.com)
  • Evening Sun Organic Sunflower Seeds can be started indoors and planted outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. (parkseed.com)
  • Our organic sunflower seed oil is vegan, lactose- and gluten-free and free from genetic engineering. (oelmuehle-solling.de)
Packet6
Variety of sunflower2
  • But, this will depend on the variety of sunflower and the conditions, as each type will grow at a different rate. (tomsguide.com)
  • They plant a variety of sunflower usually grown for oil, but there's no facility to press the seeds locally and Global Harvest can take all being grown in the area for bird food. (spokesman.com)
Edible4
  • When dehulled, the edible remainder is called the sunflower kernel or heart. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sunflowers are edible, with a bittersweet flavor. (botanicalinterests.com)
  • The young, sunflower buds are edible, with a flavor similar to artichoke hearts. (botanicalinterests.com)
  • If you're tired of traditional wheatgrass that's only edible when juiced, try Black Oil sunflower microgreen seeds for delicious, savory, and 100% edible sunflower shoots. (kitazawaseed.com)
Peanuts3
  • Sunflower butter is similar to peanut butter, but made from sunflower seeds instead of peanuts, and may be a substitute for children with nut allergies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our black sunflower seeds are packed with oils and protein making them a year round alternative to peanuts, but at a significantly lower cost as they don't need to be shipped from Africa, which is also great from a foodmiles point of view. (wigglywigglers.co.uk)
  • In general, leafy vegetables such as lettuce and spinach, potatoes and grains, peanuts, soybeans, and sunflower seeds contain high levels of cadmium, approximately 0.05- 0.12 mg cadmium/kg. (cdc.gov)
Bird feeders1
  • Sunflower seeds are commonly used as food for pets, typically being included in birdseed mix for bird feeders. (wikipedia.org)
Tall2
  • The seeds grow into tall, sturdy, beautiful sunflowers and produce even more seeds at harvest time. (gardenguides.com)
  • Most microgreen seeds and sunflower sprouts are ready to harvest at about 3-4" tall after the shoots have developed true leaves and plenty of flavorful green chlorophyll. (kitazawaseed.com)
Blooms3
  • And stagger planting in the spring, adding seeds every week, ensures you'll continuously have gorgeous blooms throughout the summer. (parkseed.com)
  • Pinched single-stem sunflowers will produce low-quality blooms or no blooms at all. (johnnyseeds.com)
  • Place a tarp on the ground if the sunflowers have blooms or seed heads. (gardenguides.com)
Transplant2
  • With the Bio Dome, you can control the temperature, light, and soil mix to ensure your seeds become strong for transplant. (parkseed.com)
  • Direct seed, seedlings do not transplant well. (neseed.com)
Birds13
  • Black Sunflower seeds have much thinner shells so preferred by the birds over their striped relations, they also have a larger kernel than the striped so are better value. (wigglywigglers.co.uk)
  • The 10 to 12 inch yellow flowers have dark central disks filled with seeds for birds to enjoy. (jungseed.com)
  • Black Sunflower seeds are a great cost-effective alternative to sunflower hearts and a good way to cater for a wide range of wild birds in your garden. (vinehousefarm.co.uk)
  • Black sunflower seeds have a thinner husk compared to striped sunflower seeds, making it easier for birds such as finches to quickly remove the husk and get to the highly nutritious and kernel. (vinehousefarm.co.uk)
  • Black sunflower seeds also have a higher fat content compared to striped, with this making them far more beneficial to birds and especially in the winter months. (vinehousefarm.co.uk)
  • Great quality and price point, very handy to stock up for the birds in the colder months (who otherwise pick the black sunflower seeds out of the bird mix! (vinehousefarm.co.uk)
  • The birds love these seeds. (vinehousefarm.co.uk)
  • Sunflower seeds happen to be the favorite food of wild birds," Thompson said. (spokesman.com)
  • The variety Urbat grows has a head that droops straight down when the seeds are ripe, making it hard for birds to sit on the stalk and eat the seeds. (spokesman.com)
  • However, the vast majority of the birds take the seed somewhere else to eat it and generally the pigeons hoover up anything on the ground before the rats get a chance! (haiths.com)
  • It's all about finding out what works best in your garden & it sounds like the Black Sunflower is working well for your garden birds. (haiths.com)
  • I regularly buy your black Sunflower Seeds, and I always find them really clean and loved by most of the birds that come in the garden. (haiths.com)
  • The black sunflower seed is popular with all my birds, three big Easy's are filled every morning, and are empty by dusk! (haiths.com)
Harris Seeds2
Tallest3
  • Not only is this one of the tallest sunflowers that we have seen, it has the stalk to support it. (territorialseed.com)
  • Sunflowers are one of the brightest (and tallest) flowers around, and instantly add bold color to boring gardens or outdoor spaces. (tomsguide.com)
  • One of the tallest sunflowers. (jungseed.com)
Last frost date1
1,000 seeds1
  • 1,000 seeds/oz. 10-14 days, 68-86ºF. (neseed.com)
Colorful1
  • add a layer of fine cocoa, coat it with a colorful candy shell, and you have SUNBURSTS - sunflower seeds reinvented for fun and flavor! (candywarehouse.com)
Harvest13
  • Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. (johnnyseeds.com)
  • Harvest for Seed: It is quite easy to tell when to harvest your sunflowers. (johnnyseeds.com)
  • Another way to harvest seed is to cut the heads off the plant, leaving about a foot of stem attached to each head. (johnnyseeds.com)
  • But before you get to harvest time, there are a few steps you should follow in order to plant black seed sunflowers that will flourish. (gardenguides.com)
  • He got the idea for sunflowers when talking to people at Global Harvest, where he sells wheat, barley and oats. (spokesman.com)
  • Global Harvest, the country's largest manufacturer of wild bird seed, could take all he could grow and more. (spokesman.com)
  • In 2012, Global Harvest was looking to spread its risks for supplies by expanding production of different seeds to different regions. (spokesman.com)
  • Global Harvest cuts down on its transportation costs and the carbon footprint of shipping seeds in from the Dakotas. (spokesman.com)
  • He harvested the first 40 acres, sold the seeds to Global Harvest and planted 100 acres the next year. (spokesman.com)
  • Each year, the acreage has grown and some of his neighbors now plant and harvest sunflowers, too. (spokesman.com)
  • What makes sunflower seeds great for Global Harvest's feed mixes is a problem when the seeds are ready to harvest. (spokesman.com)
  • Similar to other larger microgreen seeds, soil-based sunflower sprouts are ready to harvest within 7-10 days at the peak of freshness and flavor. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • However, because sunflower grows so effortlessly, there is no ethical dilemma to its production and harvest as there is with palm and avocado production. (kitazawaseed.com)
Germination2
  • The reason for the medium is to help incubate the microgreen seeds towards better germination. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • Results from tests with four biological systems (milk fermentation, carrot juice spoilage, sunflower seed germination, and moss respiration) are shown. (lu.se)
Packets3
  • Minimum order is 20 Sunflower flower seed packets. (foreverandalways.com)
  • Most of our seeds, with the exception of our retail packets, are sent to you in moisture resistant re-closable bags. (neseed.com)
  • Conventional sunflower microgreen seeds are available in small paper packets for microgreens seeds wholesale and available in bulk sizing up to 25 lbs. (kitazawaseed.com)
Healthier alternative1
  • Lipid-rich accacia seed oil could prove a healthier alternative to sunflower or rapeseed oil. (nutraingredients.com)
Warmth3
  • The Sunflowers open faces symbolize the sun itself, conveying warmth and happiness, adoration and longevity. (foreverandalways.com)
  • So if you want to add vibrant, warmth to your outdoor spaces, here's how to plant sunflowers from seeds. (tomsguide.com)
  • For some tougher seeds such as Black Oil sunflower, the warmth and microbes help to break down the exterior shell, no different than if growing in the garden. (kitazawaseed.com)
Department of Agricult2
  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Dec. 1, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating sunflower seed crop insurance to include enterprise and optional units by type. (usda.gov)
  • That year the U.S. Department of Agriculture listed 15 sunflower farmers in all of Washington, with 11 growing the plants for oil and four for seed. (spokesman.com)
Shoots2
  • Pull or dig up perennial sunflower shoots that reemerge from the ground. (gardenguides.com)
  • Black Oil sunflower shoots are some of sweetest and mildest microgreens available, ideal for those new to the wonderfully diverse flavors of microgreens. (kitazawaseed.com)
Carbon1
  • We purchase premium quality European black sunflower to reduce the carbon (and product degradation) involved in shipping from further afield. (haiths.com)
Sunbursts1
Plant9
  • Planting rate: 100,000 seeds will plant approximately 5.5 acres. (johnnyseeds.com)
  • Decide on an area to plant your sunflower plants. (gardenguides.com)
  • What's more, they're one of the easiest flowers to grow, so it won't be hard to learn how to plant sunflower seeds and when to do it. (tomsguide.com)
  • The best time to plant sunflowers is between April to May, or when the soil gets warmer. (tomsguide.com)
  • What's more, learning how to plant sunflower seeds and watching them grow is fun for children. (tomsguide.com)
  • Generally, it takes between 80 and 120 days for a sunflower plant to grow and develop seeds. (tomsguide.com)
  • Plant the seeds 1⁄2" deep and keep the seedbed uniformly moist until the seedlings emerge, about 10 days after sowing. (kitchengardenseeds.com)
  • Plant seeds 1⁄2" deep in pots of good seed-starting mix at 65° to 85°F. Provide even moisture, strong light and good ventilation. (kitchengardenseeds.com)
  • Although similar in name, Black Seed Oil derived from the Ranunculus family comes from the Nigella sativa plant and is very different from the oils found in Black Oil sunflower seeds. (kitazawaseed.com)
Sprout1
Feeder3
  • Enhance your outdoor space with the sights and sounds of feathered friends enticed by our Small Sunflower Seed Bird Feeder. (plowhearth.com)
  • I prefer the black sunflower seed because I find the white shelled seed seems to form a 'porridge' when it gets wet and a layer sets like concrete in the bottom of the feeder. (haiths.com)
  • The only downside is that one or two goldfinches seem to pull the black seed out of the feeder and throw it on the ground, I think they find the seed too hard and keep searching for something they can eat. (haiths.com)
Indoors2
  • If you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our Bio Dome Seed Starter Kit . (parkseed.com)
  • Plants dislike root disturbance, but sowing indoors and then transplanting the first crop outdoors can be a successful way to get first-early sunflowers. (johnnyseeds.com)
Farmers4
  • The farmers are protesting over the Haryana government's decision not to buy sunflower seed on the minimum support price (MSP). (outlookindia.com)
  • Farmers on Tuesday blocked Delhi-Amritsar National Highway in Kurukshetra against the Haryana government's decision to not buy sunflower seeds on the minimum support price (MSP). (outlookindia.com)
  • are concerned about the increasing number of patents on plants, seeds and farm animals and their impact on farmers, breeders, innovation and biodiversity. (no-patents-on-seeds.org)
  • Urbat's decision to grow sunflowers benefits both local farmers and the company, Thompson said. (spokesman.com)
Black seed1
Varieties2
  • Note: For those varieties that indicate a (1) or (6), a very light covering of vermiculite will allow adequate light to the seed and keep it uniformly moist. (territorialseed.com)
  • Discover our new vegetable seed varieties for the 2024 season! (harrisseeds.com)
Grown4
  • Harvested from Sunflowers grown here on the farm by Farmer Phil, sunflowers are a great all round wild birdfood. (wigglywigglers.co.uk)
  • Our virgin sunflower seed oil is extracted from organically grown peeled sunflower seeds through gentle cold-pressing. (oelmuehle-solling.de)
  • Sunflower is grown on around 30,000 acres in the potato growing belts of Kurukshetra and Ambala districts. (outlookindia.com)
  • More than half of all the black sunflower seeds we sell at Vine House Farm have also been grown by us on our farm! (vinehousefarm.co.uk)
Tonnes2
  • In 2020, global production of sunflower seeds added up to 50 million tonnes, led by Russia and Ukraine with 53% of the world total combined (table). (wikipedia.org)
  • According to the estimations of APK-Inform Agency, in 2009/10 MY, Ukraine harvested nearly 7.6 mln tonnes of sunflower. (finchannel.com)
Drainage3
  • Drainage holes in the base tray help to keep the seed dry. (plowhearth.com)
  • Your sunflowers also need to be planted in an area that has at least six hours of sunshine and good soil drainage. (gardenguides.com)
  • If your soil does not have adequate drainage, your sunflowers may rot at the roots. (gardenguides.com)
Nutty1
  • Sweet, crunchy, and deliciously nutty, conventional Black Oil sunflower microgreens are the new standard for home microgreens. (kitazawaseed.com)
Polyunsaturated fatty2
  • The original sunflower oil (linoleic sunflower oil) is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (about 68% linoleic acid) and low in saturated fats, such as palmitic acid and stearic acid. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, sunflower seed oil is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and therefore not suitable for frying at high temperatures. (oelmuehle-solling.de)
Stems1
  • 4. Support stems - As sunflowers start to grow and become taller, use stakes or canes to support the stems by loosely tying them together with some string. (tomsguide.com)
Soil9
  • Cover the seeds with 2 inches of soil and gently pat the soil down. (gardenguides.com)
  • If you're having trouble getting the seedling out of the seed tray, use a blunt knife or tool to gently loosen the soil. (tomsguide.com)
  • 2. Prepare the soil - Dig small trenches in the soil around 2.5cm deep for each sunflower seed, leaving a 10cm gap between each one. (tomsguide.com)
  • Then place one seed into each hole and cover with soil. (tomsguide.com)
  • Sunflower roots push deep into the soil and get the nutrients grains won't go after. (spokesman.com)
  • While this is only a recommended seeding rate, simply add one even layer of presoaked seeds to the top of your soil before covering with no more than an inch of soil. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • Whether it be the use of raw soil, coco coir, or a hydoponic pad such as jute or bamboo, but the growing of microgreen seeds strictly requires the use of some type of medium. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • Seed sprouting, as opposed to soil-based microgreen seeds, is 100% hydroponic and does not require any soils or pads to make contact with the seeds. (kitazawaseed.com)
  • Before deciding whether to try microgreen seeds or sprouting seeds, understand your seed first to know whether it prefers soil-based growing like sunflower or cilantro, or if it is truly a hydroponic sprouting seed like clover or alfalfa. (kitazawaseed.com)
Days2
  • If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. (johnnyseeds.com)
  • Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. (johnnyseeds.com)
Petals1
  • Once your child has placed all the petals, have them place a small dot of glue onto the front of the stem and then attach it to the back of the sunflower. (artistshelpingchildren.org)
Start2
  • If you like your sunflowers red, start planning your sunflower patch now. (territorialseed.com)
  • To get 100% from your plants this season, start them off right with Sunflower ® tillage tools. (sunflowermfg.com)
Keep the seed1
  • Each bag is sized for the amount of seed inside and can keep the seed safe year after year with proper storage. (neseed.com)
Acres2
  • The most recent state agriculture census lists only 4,556 acres of sunflowers growing in the entire state, with 665 acres in Spokane County. (spokesman.com)
  • He estimates there are now about 2,500 acres of sunflowers growing in Spokane, Lincoln, Adams and Stevens counties. (spokesman.com)
Oils2
  • Researchers have found that Tunisian acacia seeds are rich in lipids and could carry potential as healthy oils. (nutraingredients.com)
  • Nasri et.al ​ collected four species of acacia seeds in Tunisia, extracted the oils and analysed minor compounds known to be beneficial to human health using chromatography. (nutraingredients.com)
Approx1
Candy1
  • High-oleic sunflower seeds are wrapped in smooth cocoa and glazed in a candy coating of bright green color. (candywarehouse.com)
Nutrients1
Regularly1
  • Water sunflowers regularly and don't let them dry out. (tomsguide.com)
Plants3
  • Only a small number of garden plants, such as day lilies, are unaffected by the allelopathic compounds found in sunflower hulls. (wikipedia.org)
  • "This study highlights that these unexploited seeds might have a potential nutritional value and encourages researchers to more explore and find developments for these plants for healthy purposes," ​ said the researchers. (nutraingredients.com)
  • Rake the area around the tarp and sunflower plants for wayward seeds. (gardenguides.com)
Husk2