When is the right time to plant?
Sunflower (Black Oil) has a minimum germination temp of 39 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?
Basic Info
| N Fix Potential | None |
| Seeds/lb | 8000 |
| C/N at Maturity | High |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Root Type/Depth | Deep Taproot |
| Cold Kill | 28 °F |
| Dry Matter Potential | 2 - 3 tons/acre |
Use & Characteristics
| Maturity | 90 - 110 days |
| Lasting Residue | Fair |
| Palatability | Very Good |
| Hay Harvest | Poor |
| Regrowth | Poor |
| Deep Compaction | Excellent |
| Surface Compaction | Very Good |
| Weed Suppression | Good |
| Crimp Kill | Easy |
Planting
| Plant Depth | 1 - 2" |
| Min Germ Temp | 39 °F |
| Drilled Seed Rate | 8 - 12 lbs/acre |
| Broadcast Seed Rate | 15 - 25 (with incorporation) lbs/acre |
Tolerance
| Heat | Very Good |
| Drought | Good |
| Shade | Poor |
| Wet Soil | Poor |
| Low Fertility | Good |
| Low pH Soil | Good |
| High pH Salinity | Good |
| High pH Calcareous | Very Good |
Not all seed is created equal
We take pride in growing, sourcing, cleaning, and shipping all of our products to the highest standards.
- We contract grow over 60% of the seed we sell with a network of growers across the USA.
- We store our seed using automated systems that maintain optimum temperature and mositure levels to ensure excellent germination.
- We test our seed every 6 months to ensure the highest quality and consistency for all the products we ship.
- We ship to all 50 states and several Canadian provinces. We always strive to offer the most cost-effective and timely deliver as possible.
We walk with you
Cover crops can be tricky, even scary at times, but we provide you the support you need for every step of this journey.
Drawing upon our team’s expertise and experience, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers and soil health researchers to produce a bounty of free, educational resources. Each year, we release the Soil Health Resource Guide, webinar series, conferences, field days and more in order to help you to make informed decisions about your soils.
And our expert sales team is always standing by and ready to help you with your cover crop questions.
Faith Based, Farmer Built, Family Owned
Like many farmers, faith and family go hand in hand with the day to day operations. We built our company to help people regenerate God’s creation to be enjoyed for many generations after us. Together with our family and employees, we’ve built this dream, and we’re all here to serve you and watch your soil health dreams become a reality.