- Depth : 5.0
- Made In USA : Yes
- Model No : DSS3LB
- ProductID : 0000101939138
- Restricted Locations : This item cannot be shipped to: AK CA HI
- SkuId : 101939138
- Width : 4.5
THIS TALL-GROWING VARIETY OF BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER IS AN EXCELLENT ADDITION TO ANY LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING BOTH FOOD AND COVER FOR DEER AND A WIDE VARIETY OF WILDLIFE. SUNFLOWERS CAN REACH HEIGHTS OF UP TO 6 FEET AND CAN MATURE IN AS LITTLE AS 90–100 DAYS, MAKING THEM A FAST AND EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR ADDING DIVERSITY TO YOUR PROPERTY. SUNFLOWERS PRODUCE HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS SEED HEADS THAT ARE PACKED WITH ENERGY AND ARE A SOUGHT-AFTER FOOD SOURCE FOR DEER, TURKEY, UPLAND BIRDS AND SONG BIRDS. THE TALL, THICK STALKS ALSO PROVIDE VALUABLE COVER AND SECURITY, HELPING CREATE TRAVEL CORRIDORS, SCREENING, OR STAND LOCATIONS. SUNFLOWER CAN BE PLANTED ON ITS OWN OR ADDED TO YOUR FAVORITE DOMAIN OUTDOOR FOOD PLOT MIX TO INCREASE ATTRACTION, CREATE A WALL OF COVER, OR SIMPLY ADD DIVERSITY TO YOUR PROPERTY. WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO BUILD SECURITY, ENHANCE HABITAT OR PROVIDE A HIGH-ENERGY FOOD SOURCE, SUNFLOWER IS A VERSATILE AND EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR LAND MANAGERS.
- PLANTING GUIDE
- SEED TYPE: ANNUAL
- LOCATION: FULL OR MOSTLY FULL SUNLIGHT
- HUNT PLOTS – FIELD EDGES – SCREENING
- PH RANGE: 6.0 – 7.0 ELBOW GREASE CAN HELP IMPROVE PH LEVELS IF NEEDED
- SOIL TYPE:_x000B_WELL TO MODERATELY DRAINED DARK/RICH – LOAM – SANDY LOAM
- TILLING: SOIL PREP IS RECOMMENDED TILL OR DISK
- FERTILIZER: PERFORM A SOIL TEST FOR RECOMMENDATIONS CRANK'D & FREIGHT TRAIN ARE 2.5 GALLONS EACH PER ACRE
- SEED DEPTH: 1/2 in.
- PLANTING DATES NORTH: SPRING – SUMMER, CENTRAL: SPRING OR SUMMER, SOUTH: ASK FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
- Weight: Approximately: 3.0 pounds
- Shipping Dimensions: Approximately: 4.5 x 5.0 inches.