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 5kgs/acre

Persistence

Annual

Sowing Period

April to June (weather dependent)

Yield Potential

n/a

Management

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

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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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