{"product_id":"sunflower-black-oil-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Sunflower Black Oil 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eBlack Oil Sunflower\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tall, seed-producing heirloom that brings a bold presence to the garden and an opportunity to grow your own bird-feeding seed heads. This packet contains 100 non-GMO, heirloom seeds for planting. Plants may reach approximately 8 feet, with large heads described at around 15 to 18 inches under favorable conditions; actual size varies with soil, spacing and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch a young planting develop into tall stems topped with broad sunflower heads, then follow the transition from flowering to seed maturity. Black seeds are a familiar choice for bird feeding, and selected heads can be left for visiting birds or harvested for drying. Birds may take seed before you do, so plan whether you want a wildlife display or a collected harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack oil sunflower seed is also associated with oil production, but home oil pressing requires suitable equipment, properly prepared harvested seed and appropriate food-safety practices. This packet is planting seed, not ready-to-eat food, feed or a guaranteed oil yield. For most home gardeners, the simplest use is enjoying the flowers and mature heads in a managed bird-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 92%. Test Date: 4\/26. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Black Oil Sunflower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall garden presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large plants bring height and structure to a suitable sunny space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed-producing heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow mature heads for bird interest or deliberate seed collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack seed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e A familiar sunflower choice associated with bird feeding and oil production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden observation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy the full progression from seedling to flower and developing seed head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e An open-pollinated choice. Seed saving requires appropriate isolation if maintaining variety characteristics matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed, following packet and local guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun for strong growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use well-drained soil and incorporate compost as appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow packet instructions for depth and spacing. A seed count alone does not establish an acreage or square-foot coverage rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow room for mature plants and harvesting access. Avoid crowding if large heads are your goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain moisture during establishment and adjust later watering to soil, rainfall and heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow soil-test or fertilizer-label guidance rather than heavy, unnecessary feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall stems and heavy heads may need staking in windy or exposed locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow heads to develop fully before collection. Head position alone is not a reliable sign that seed is ready or protected from birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry collected heads and seed thoroughly in a suitable airy location before storage. Discard moldy material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWays to Use Black Oil Sunflower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird-friendly planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave selected mature heads where birds can reach them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollected seed heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest and dry selected heads if you prefer to manage the seed supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in suitable beds where tall plants will not shade crops that need full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomestead growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore seed production on a garden scale before assuming commercial planting rates or yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering diversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with other suitable flowers for a varied garden display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Black Oil Sunflower Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow 100 heirloom seeds for tall sunflowers, large heads and garden-grown bird interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height, head size, seed yield and maturity vary with conditions. The recorded germination test does not guarantee identical garden results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packet seed is for planting, not direct eating or feeding. References to seed use concern properly grown and prepared harvested seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep harvested seed dry and discard material showing mold or spoilage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused planting seed cool, dry and dark, protected from moisture and heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow local frost dates and warm-season planting guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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