Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out, May-June, 45cm (18") apart.

That's the thing about seeds, you don't know for certain what you're gonna get from them but they are F1 hybrids so should closely match the description. A cheaper alternative to peanuts, black sunflower seeds are versatile with plenty of ways for you to feed them to your feathered friends! This unique mixture is packed with easily digestible, high-energy ingredients such as flaked naked oats, sunflower hearts, peanut granules, and the beloved juicy raisins.

Black sunflower has a thinner husk and a higher oil content compared to striped sunflower seed, and is therefore much more suitable for garden birds.

While you may still find a few stalks from that 1% within the bag, these will be ignored by garden birds and cause them no harm. Compared to striped sunflower seeds, black sunflower seed for birds has a higher fat content and the husk is thinner, making it easier to remove by birds such as Greenfinch and Coal tit. Black sunflower seeds are excellent for use in bird feeders as they are free-flowing and prevent clogging in the tube. Due to their size and the need to remove the husk before eating, you'll probably see some birds going for other foods over Black Sunflower Seeds and that's ok! Well cleaned few stalks left but many barley grains leaving a good crop of plants earlier in the year and occasional maize grains and the odd wheat grain.

Despite being full of nutrients, try to avoid feeding them too many as the fat content is quite high for such small animals. Packed with protein, fibre and vitamins, Black Sunflower Seeds are important for overall bird health, helping to build strong bones, feathers and muscles. These black sunflower seeds are organic, which means that no artificial fertilizers or pesticides are used during cultivation. Black sunflower seeds are economical, rich in energy-giving oils and attract lots of wild garden birds. this product should ideally fed in a seed feeder, however it can be fed on the ground or on a table.

The main species are Greenfinch and Chaffinch, then from the Tit family Blue tit, Coal tit and Great tit. Wild birds absolutely love black sunflower seeds and it is easy to see why – they are bursting with great nutrition that keeps them healthy. Black Sunflower Seeds are also known for their unusually thin shells, which is an advantage for smaller birds as it's easier for them to crack the seed open and eat the goodness inside. This is why we’ve specially selected these black sunflower seeds for the high oil content — so birds can benefit the most.

With natural high oil content as well as protein and other vitamins and minerals, Black Sunflower Seeds provide wild birds with the fats and energy they need all year round.