{"title":"Sunflower Bird Food Plot Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablish a thriving wildlife habitat with our premium sunflower bird food plot seed. We offer the absolute best high-quality varieties, like the high-oil Peredovik, which are available for sale now in bulk and wholesale quantities. These nutrient-rich seeds are ideal for dove field establishment or providing essential summer forage for turkeys. For more specialized habitat solutions, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/collections\/dove-food-plot-seed\"\u003edove\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/collections\/quail-food-plot-seed\"\u003equail\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/collections\/turkey-food-plot-seed\"\u003eturkey food plot seed\u003c\/a\u003e collections. Trust Hancock Seed for high-quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/collections\/food-plot-seed\"\u003efood plot seed\u003c\/a\u003e direct from our family farm for your land management projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hancocks-dove-field-seed-mix","title":"Hancock's Dove Field Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Dove Field Seed Mix is great for all forms of game birds, including dove, quail, turkey, and many more. Hancock's Dove Field Mix offers great variety, with high seed volume and an impressive appearance that all hunters will envy.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Dove Field Seed Mix is great for all forms of game birds, including dove, quail, turkey, and many more. Hancock's Dove Field Mix offers great variety, with high seed volume and an impressive appearance that all hunters will envy. The Dove Field Mix matures in approximately 75 - 110 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePasture, Food Plot, Cover Crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 7 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 5 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffers great variety, with high seed volume and an impressive appearance that all hunters will envy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is Spring and Summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMixture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Dove Field Seed Mix contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBrown Top Millet\u003cbr\u003eSunflowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWGF Sorghum\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhite Proso Millet\u003cbr\u003eSesame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e**Varieties may vary depending on availability**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRemove all old vegetation to prepare a clean seedbed by means of a disc. Drag area to loosen and level any hard or uneven spots if necessary. Apply a slow-release starter fertilizer at the recommended rate of 250 lbs. per acre. Fertilize three times a year for best results. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBroadcast seed at recommended rate. Drag or roll lightly to cover the seed no more than 1\/4 in. below surface. If you are over seeding an existing area, it is pertinent to mow existing grass low and incorporate seed 1\/4 in. into soil for best results. Apply irrigation for approximately 30 minutes each evening until soil is damp, and germination has occurred. Irrigate newly-seeded areas every other day until the sprout reaches 6 in., then water recommended three times a week if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":5949582999584,"sku":"DOFD-MIX-50","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Hancock_s-Dove-Field-Seed-Mix.jpg?v=1548019806"},{"product_id":"hancocks-spring-summer-food-plot-seed-mix","title":"Hancock's Spring \u0026 Summer Food Plot Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpring and Summer are the best seasons for grilling out, and humans aren't the only creatures that want protein! Bring the big bucks to your land with Hancock's Spring \u0026amp; Summer Food Plot Seed Mix. This advanced mix ensures large antlers and healthy herds.~~~ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Spring \u0026amp; Summer Food Plot Seed Mix offers four high-quality, high-protein legumes to bring in the deer when native browse has become tough and low in nutrition. Hancock's Spring \u0026amp; Summer Food Plot Seed Mix will provide high protein nutrition throughout the spring and summer, into the fall until the first hard frost. High protein food plots will increase antler size, body weight and herd health. Our Spring \u0026amp; Summer Mix will continue to feed your deer herd into the first part of hunting season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePasture, Food Plot, Cover Crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 - 14 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 - 6 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvides high protein nutrition throughout the spring and summer, into the fall until the first hard frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is Spring and Summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e The fast-germinating Wild Game Sorghum, Peredovic Sunflowers, Dwarf Deer Corn, and Millet help protect the legume seedlings from early over-browse. After the Iron Clay Peas, Aeschynomene, Sunn Hemp and Alyce Clover are established, deer will utilize their tender buds all Summer until the first hard frost. Depending on your food plot location, this food plot seed mix can still be drawing deer well into the fall and winter hunting season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Spring \u0026amp; Summer Food Plot Seed Mix is scarified and pre-inoculated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \"I have used Hancock Seed products at my hunt clubs for over five years with dramatic results. My deer herd and turkey flocks are not only healthier but the numbers have dramatically increased with these products. The blended product that I get, gives me a food plot which has different nutrients maturing at different times during the growing season, thus giving me a continual food source for my wildlife. I like these products the best because they are geared towards our Florida soils and perform the best. The results speak for themselves.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCommon aeschynomene has a high nutritive value and is very palatable to cattle and deer. It has been used in the cattle industry and for wildlife plantings for many years. Alyce Clover is a high protein legume that provides essential nutrients for antler growth during the summer months. Sunn Hemp provides as much as 2.5 tons per acre of green tonnage. with a maximum of 100 units of Nitrogen fixation per acre in as little as 60 days. It is also known to suppress nematodes. Dwarf Wildlife Corn seed is a excellent source of food plot nutrition and feed for deer and waterfowl. Japanese millet is great for dove fields, duck ponds, deer feed, pheasant feed, cover crops, bird seed, erosion control and much more. WGF Sorghum is great for spring and summer food plots for deer and game birds. WGF Sorghum is bird-resistant, which keeps migrating flocks of blackbirds from stripping it in late Summer. When compared to striped sunflower seeds, Peredovic black oil sunflower seeds are meatier and have a higher oil content, giving birds more nutrition and calories in every bite. Deer are highly fond of Iron Clay Cowpeas, which is fortunate because the Iron Clay Cowpeas provide a high level of protein that will help promote antler growth. Be sure to keep the new seed protected while it matures!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMixture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Spring \u0026amp; Summer Food Plot Seed Mix contains the following. (Varieties are subject to change depending on availability) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIron Clay Cow Peas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePeredovik Sunflowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWGF Sorghum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAeschynomene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSunn Hemp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTruckers Favorite White Dent Corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eJapanese Millet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAlyce Clover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSoybean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEgyptian Wheat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRave Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's no secret why Hancock's Spring and Summer Food Plot Seed Mix is so popular. The answer is \"because it works\"! Here are a few of our favorite reviews from clients who have planted Hancock's Spring and Summer Food Plot Seed Mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"Delivery was timely and allowed me to get the seed in the ground right before a rain,\" says Robert L. \"I planted this same seed last year and it did GREAT! Would definitely recommend buying from Hancock seed again, I did myself!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"I like this mix of seeds, cowpeas grew up the sunn hemp and deer browsed on the vetch, cowpeas and started to eat the sunn hemp later in the summer,\" reports Alan C from the field. \"It grew good in my clay soil, just planted again for this year. It ended up like a small thicket of browse with the sun hemp growing 7 feet tall.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"Only thing quicker than delivery is how fast it grows,\" writes Luke P. \"So good that I am going to order another bag.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"The shipment was timely and complete,\" writes Dwight J. \"The seed mixture when broadcasted was evenly distributed. The germination was quick and plants grew at a good pace. They were impressive. I will be a return customer for the fall mixture.\" Great point, Dwight! If you like what our Spring and Summer Food Plot Seed Mix does for the deer in your neighborhood, don't forget that we also offer Hancock's Fall and Winter Food Plot Seed Mix!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Remove all old vegetation to prepare a clean seedbed by means of a disc. Drag area to loosen and level any hard or uneven spots if necessary. Apply a slow-release starter fertilizer at the recommended rate of 250 lbs. per acre. Fertilize three times a year for best results. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Broadcast seed at recommended rate. Drag or roll lightly to cover the seed no more than 1\/4 in. below surface. If you are overseeding an existing area, it is pertinent to mow existing grass low and incorporate seed 1\/4 in. into soil for best results. Apply irrigation for approximately 30 minutes each evening until soil is damp, and germination has occurred. Irrigate newly-seeded areas every other day until the sprout reaches 6 in., then water recommended three times a week if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":5949584736288,"sku":"S\u0026SFP-MIX-5","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":5949584769056,"sku":"S\u0026SFP-MIX-10","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":5949584801824,"sku":"S\u0026SFP-MIX-25","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":5949584834592,"sku":"S\u0026SFP-MIX-50","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Spring_Summer.jpg?v=1652363644"},{"product_id":"peredovik-sunflower-seed","title":"Peredovik Sunflower Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSunflower Seeds are the most popular seed for bird feed, and Peredovik Sunflower seed might be the most popular (from the bird's perspective). Its black oil seeds are meatier and have higher oil content than other varieties, which attracts both songbirds and game birds.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSunflower Seeds are the most popular seed for bird feed, and Peredovik Sunflower seed might be the most popular (from the bird's perspective). Its black oil seeds are meatier and have higher oil content than other varieties, which attracts both songbirds and game birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/collections\/forage-pasture-seed\" title=\"pasture seeds\"\u003ePasture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/collections\/food-plot-seed\" title=\"seeds for food plots\"\u003eFood Plot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/collections\/cover-crop-seed\" title=\"cover crop seed\"\u003eCover Crop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 7 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 5 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvides good cover for game birds; attractive ornamental and benefits many pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBird Feed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHigh energy food source for birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCover crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUsed in mixes for wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMeatier with a high oil content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSunflower seeds are the most popular seed for bird feed. Peredovik Sunflowers grow 4 to 5 ft. tall and provide a nutritious, high-energy food source for birds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e All types of sunflower seeds originate from the common sunflower, Helianthus annuus, although there are many specialized and hybrid flower varieties that create different bloom sizes, stalk heights, and seed yields. The seeds they produce are similar, however, and Sunflower seed is a universally popular birdseed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e When compared to striped sunflower seeds, black oil sunflower seeds are meatier and have a higher oil content, giving birds more nutrition and calories in every bite. Black oil seeds also have thinner shells, making them easier for small birds to crack. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Sunflowers are a great addition to game bird fields for dove, quail, turkey and pheasant. Planted with Millet, Sorghum, Sesame, or other seed yielding varieties, this creates a diverse seed supply for the birds. Common dove fields are planted in strips of Millet, Sunflowers, Milo (Sorghum) and Sesame. This allows the grower to mow off small portions of each variety as the season approaches to attract birds.This plant matures in approximately 100 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNutrient Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e 28% fat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e 25% fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e 15% protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e B vitamins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Vitamin E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Potassium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Plant at a rate of 20 to 30 lbs. \/ acre, at a depth between 1\/4 in. and 1\/2 in. 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It can be added to cattle, goat or sheep seeding mixtures. A heavy crop of seeds is produced, thus making it a valuable plant for deer, turkey, dove, and other wildlife, including bees.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA stout, upright and leafy perennial native, this sunflower is a desirable range plant, grazed by livestock. It can be added to cattle, goat or sheep seeding mixtures. A heavy crop of seeds is produced, thus making it a valuable plant for deer, turkey, dove, and other wildlife, including bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use: \u003c\/strong\u003ePasture, Livestock Forage, Cattle Grazing, Erosion Control, Cover Crop, Ornamental, Pollinator, Food Plot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 - 21 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 - 9 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHighly palatable for livestock forage, natural attractant for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePalatable livestock forage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUsed for erosion control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAttractant for bees and butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOrnamental use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCan be added to livestock mixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNumerous yellow flower heads grow on its stalk. The leaves are long and narrow (approx. 4 to 8 inches in length), tapering at both ends. They are alternate, coarse, hairy, slightly wavy on the edges, slightly toothed, very pointed, and often folded lengthwise. The flower head is up to 5 inches across, with 15 to 19 ray flowers, deeply veined and slightly toothed on the tip. The center is 1 inch or more across, and green to dark brown. These perennial plants can form large colonies and do well in rich prairies and ditches along the roadside. Maximilian Sunflowers may be used as a natural hedge or tall screen to block out harsh areas, with an attractive, colorful screen due to the plant's long flowering period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSoil fertility and the amount of moisture will determine the height of the plant. Maximilian do not seem to be temperamental about soil conditions, but require full sun. This sunflower also provides excellent forage for upland game birds and waterfowl (seeds) and deer (leaves). It is a true perennial, requiring two years to become fully established. Plants spread by rhizomes after establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eErosion control: Maximilian Sunflower has a perennial root crown and rhizomatous root system. Annual stems are produced from underground stems. This growth pattern allows Maximilian Sunflower to spread and form dense plant clusters, reinforcing soil and preventing erosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEthnobotanical: Native Americans used parts of this plant as sources of food, oil, dye, and thread. Pioneers planted Maximilian Sunflowers near their homes to repel mosquitoes and used the blossoms in bathwater to relieve arthritis pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLivestock: Although the protein value of Maximilian Sunflower is poor, it is a palatable livestock forage species. It remains green late into the fall and is consumed until the first frost makes it less flavorful. It is plentiful on ranges that are not closely grazed. Moderate grazing can increase the presence of Maximilian Sunflower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOrnamental: The bright yellow flowers of Maximilian Sunflower make it a popular choice for use in native gardens. It can be utilized as a hedge or natural screen because of its height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRestoration: Maximilian Sunflower is used as a conservation planting for habitat development, prairie restoration and landscaping, and range and pasture maintenance. It can be used in filter strip plantings. It has been used with native grasses in Kansas to revegetate coal mine spoils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWildlife: Butterflies, beetles and long and short-tongued bees consume the nectar or pollen that is produced by the flowers of Maximilian Sunflower. Butterfly caterpillars feed on the foliage while moth caterpillars bore through the stems. Upland game birds, small non-game birds, and some waterfowl consume its seeds. Rabbits and groundhogs feed on young plants, while elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and pronghorn antelope browse and graze older plants (it has poor nutritional value for these species). Habitat and cover are provided to birds and small mammals by individual plant clusters and dense colonies formed with other shrub-like plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMaximillian Sunflower should be planted when soil temperature is between 68 and 85 degrees (spring or summer). Plant at a rate of 1 lb. per 10,000 sq. ft., or 5 to 8 lbs. per acre. Plant at a depth between 1\/8 and 1\/4 in. If you choose to mix Maximillian Sunflower with prairie mixes, only use .25 lbs. of sunflower seed per acre. Low water use is required for optimal growth, however full sun is ideal. Sunflower seed is tolerant of soil varieties, however moist clay-like soil is best. Limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam and other loams are all acceptable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGermination will begin in between 7 to 25 days. The typical blooming period is between July and November. 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If you are looking for easy attraction with ample tonnage…..this is the mix for you. Hancock's Buckshot Deer Mix is designed to be an affordable, highly attractive, drought and cold tolerant mix that delivers real results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePasture, Food Plot, Cover Crop, Ground Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 - 14 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 5 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDesigned to be an affordable, highly attractive, drought and cold tolerant mix that delivers real results!.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended Planting Time is Spring and Summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur quality mix includes varieties that establish quickly and handle heavy grazing. 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