Black Oil Sunflower

Type: Open-pollinated
Seed packet: minimum 20 seeds

Helianthus annuus. Classic black oil sunflower variety producing tall plants with bright golden blooms and oil-rich black seeds loved by birds and pollinators. Fast-growing and easy to grow, ideal for garden borders, wildlife plantings, and attracting beneficial insects all summer long.

🌱Growing Information 
How to Grow Black Oil Sunflower from Seed

Planting Depth: 1 inch
Seed Spacing: 6–12 inches
Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
Germination Time: 7–10 days
Days to Bloom: 70–90 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Black Oil Sunflowers are fast-growing and easy to grow in most garden soils. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. These sunflowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Plants produce tall stalks with seed-filled heads that attract birds, bees, and other pollinators. Harvest seeds once the heads mature and begin to dry.