Helianthus annuus Oil Drop

A classic single stem yellow sunflower. The difference with this variety is that it produces medium sized seed with a higher than normal oil content. High oil sunflowers are pressed and used for vegetable oil. They are mostly a mix of oleic acid (omega-9)-linoleic acid (omega-6) oils. Save the seed to eat or press yourself or feed your chooks a healthy snack. 20 seeds.

Organic

Sunlight

Full

Frost Resilience

Frost Hardy

Lifespan

Annual

Sow Method

Direct or Transplant

Sowing Instructions

Sow into pots to transplant later or direct into garden in a sunny spot. Keep seedlings well watered, and feed sparingly with liquid fertiliser once established. May need staking for support in windy areas. Takes about 70 days from sowing to flower.

Height

1.8 m

Spacing/Spread

0.4 m

Sowing Periods

Cool Climate Periods

Oct 1st to Jan 31st

Temperate Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Jan 31st

Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods

Jan 1st to Dec 31st

Sunflower ‘Oil Drop’