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Sunflower

Game Cover

(Helianthus annuus)

A good source of oil rich seeds for winter birds. They will normally grow to a height of around 4-6 feet. They can be grown in strips or commonly used as a part of a mixture. They are popular with pollinators and will attract a large insect population once they begin to flower. They are available conventionally or as dwarf varieties that will grow to around 4 feet.

Uses

Game cover, wild bird mixtures

Sowing Rate

Up to 5 kgs/acre

Persistence

Annual

Sowing Period

April to June

Yield Potential

n/a

Management

A good accompaniment to other species as they stand beyond the cover element of wild bird mixtures.

What Our Customers Say

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- J W Kay, Gass Farm, Straiton, Ayrshire.

Additional Info

Produce an abundance of seed from September through to October.

You can buy Sunflower or in the following Mixtures:

Sunflower

Provides a good source of oil rich seeds for winter birds.

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Golden Retriever

Excellent full season cover combined with seed shed potential

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Setter

Will provide you with cover and feed throughout a two year period

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