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What Kind of Sunflowers Produce Black Oil Sunflower Seeds?

Black oil seed variety of sunflower comprises 90 percent of all sunflower seeds grown commercially in the United States, according to the Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute. Sunflower seeds having black hulls produce almost twice the amount of oil than striped types, says to Dr. Gary Fick, world-renowned sunflower breeder. Sunflower oil is very high in nutrients such as pantothenic acid, vitamin E, selenium, phosphorus and copper.

  1. Dove Hybrid Sunflower

    • Black seeds are densely packed in the center of this sunflower.

      The Dove hybrid is one of many types of sunflower grown for birdseed, according to Main Street Seed and Supply. It grows to 12 feet tall and has seeds that are easy for birds to eat. The shell is thin for easy access, making it a birdseed favorite. This variety grows to 12 feet tall and prefers to grow in full sun.

    Black Peredovik Sunflower

    • Black sunflower seed kernels produce the highest amount of oil.

      The Black peredovik sunflower has its origin in Russia. It produces black oil seeds that are a favorite of turkeys, quail, deer, ducks and wild birds. According to Seedland, Black peredovik is a good variety to sow by the acre for migratory birds to feed upon, as it contains nutritious oil and calories. It grows to 5 feet tall, is drought tolerant and it is recommended to sow 40 lbs. of seed per acre. Wild animals love the taste of this sunflower, according to Seedland.

    Hybrid Sunflowers by Nusun

    • Square miles of sunflowers are grown for oil seed.

      NuSun hybrids are developed by Fick and his team of experts. NuSun specializes in crossbreeding sunflowers to produce black oil seeds that have the highest levels of oil. Some varieties include Sierra, Teton, Panther and Rhino. These oil seeds are sold to professional growers to plant and harvest for the oil, birdseed and hulled seed markets. They are difficult to purchase by the home gardener. The flowers have densely packed seedheads, which are harvested by machine. The Seed Today Newsletter reports that "Two tablespoons of NuSun oil in place of saturated or trans fat will reduce total cholesterol by 5 percent, and harmful LDL cholesterol by nearly 6 percent." When traveling through the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan and Minnesota, it is possible to view miles of smiling sunflower faces and chances are that they are NuSun hybrids.

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Growing Sunflowers
  1. What Kind of Sunflower Seeds Are Used to Grow the Sunflower Greens?
  2. How to Farm Sunflowers
  3. What Do Sunflowers Produce?
  4. Black Worms on Sunflowers
  5. Benefits of Black Oil Sunflower Seeds
  6. What Is the Origin of Sunflower Seeds?
  7. Sunflower Varieties That Produce Black Seeds
  8. Growth of Sunflower Seeds
  9. What Is Sunflower Oil Made of?
  10. How to Grow My Own Black Oil Sunflower Seeds
  11. How to Plant Black Oil Sunflower Seeds
  12. What Soil Is Best for Growing Sunflower Seeds?

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