• Black oil sunflower microgreens with bright green shoots on a dark indoor backdrop
  • Dark black oil sunflower seeds labeled for microgreen use on a white backdrop
  • Black oil sunflower seeds in a container on a bright yellow sunflower backdrop
  • Microgreen black oil sunflowers sprouting with green shoots on a dark indoor backdrop
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Sunflower Seeds - Black Oil Microgreen

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 60 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Yellow

We love microgreens because they are easy to grow, give 'almost' instant gratification, and are incredibly nutritious! It is harvest time in just seven to 12 days, and you can have Sunflower Black Oil Microgreens ready to add to your salads and wraps. The sweet, nutty flavor will win you over, and the health benefits will keep you keep you coming back for more. Black Oil Sunflower seeds contain vitamins A, B, C, D, and E as well as zinc, iron, and calcium.

  • Harvest in a little over a week
  • Sweet, mild flavor great for beginners
  • Add to salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, smoothies

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 42 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 600 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 2,400 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 9,600 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 48,000 5,000-10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

Sunflower Seeds - Black Oil Microgreen

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Sunflower Seeds - Black Oil Microgreen FAQs

What is Black Oil Sunflower also known as?

Black Oil Sunflower is also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, and St. Bartholomew's Star.

What type of seed is Black Oil Sunflower?

Black Oil Sunflower is an open pollinated seed.

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