SUNFLOWER - Black Oil

OP Open Pollinated

(100 seeds)

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Fabulous sunflowers loved by people and birds alike

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Big, beautiful sunflowers with their faces turned towards the sunshine are a joy to behold whether grown as an agricultural crop or as a showy, Read More

Big, beautiful sunflowers with their faces turned towards the sunshine are a joy to behold whether grown as an agricultural crop or as a showy, drought-resistant garden plant. Black Oil Sunflowers have the yellow petals you'd expect, but they get their name from their black seeds which are known for their high oil content. Although you probably won't be pressing your own sunflower oil at home, bird-fanciers will be delighted to know that this variety is often used in bird food.

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Quantity

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Days to Flower

90-120 days

Plant Spacing

40-60cm

Plant Height

180cm

Flower Colour

Product Details

Common Name: SUNFLOWER - Black Oil

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 100

Days to Flower: 90-120 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 40-60cm

Additional Features: Bird Lovers, Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Easy Care Plants, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers

Scientific Name: Helianthus annus

Germination Time: 7-21 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 180cm

Sow Depth: 3mm

Best Months to Plant – Sunflower
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓										✓	✓
Temperate	✓										✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Sunflower
Method	Jan	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Sunflower
Method	Jan	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Sunflower
Method	Jan	Feb	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Sunflower
Method	Jan	Feb	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Sunflower
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

You can sow sunflowers in containers, but they germinate so easily that direct sowing will be just as good. They just need a light covering of soil about 3mm, and though they can do without a lot of water when they are bigger, you will need to keep the soil wet while you wait for them to germinate.

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How to Sow

You can sow sunflowers in containers, but they germinate so easily that direct sowing will be just as good. They just need a light covering of soil about 3mm, and though they can do without a lot of water when they are bigger, you will need to keep the soil wet while you wait for them to germinate.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →