F armers grow more than 50 million tons of sunflower seeds every year. The black ones end up in our bird feeders, as well as on our grocery store shelves as cooking oil.The striped ones mostly go ...

Sunflower seeds are harvested from the flower head of the sunflower plant. While the seed itself is encased in a black and white striped shell, sunflower seeds are white and have a tender texture.

Sunflower seeds are a tasty snack, packed with healthy fats and nutrients. Here's everything you need to know about sunflower seeds, *including* their nutrition, benefits and how to eat them ...

Gray striped sunflower seeds are less likely to be consumed by as many birds due to the tough shell and energy required to access the “meat” or heart inside.

Striped Sunflower Seed. Large striped sunflower seed has thick black and white striped shells that add considerable weight to the bag. You end up paying for those heavy shells, ...

Black striped sunflower seeds: most species will eat, and it’s loved by titmice and blue jays. Gray striped sunflower seeds are less preferred than other sunflower seeds.

Birds enjoy eating sunflower seeds, millet and other seeds at a feeder. While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what ...

A center of a sunflower blooming in Santa Cruz produces a naturally occurring heart. According to the National Sunflower Association, “It was the American Indian who first domesticated the pl… ...

The best way to determine what to plant in July is to familiarize yourself with your United States Department of Agriculture’s hardiness zone. This number, based on an area’s average extreme ...

Seed Needs 300+ Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower Seeds This non-GMO collection includes over 300 Mammoth Grey Stripe sunflower seeds. They’ll grow big and tall in your garden and attract ...