Growing Non-GMO Black Mammoth Sunflower Flower Seeds

Black Mammoth sunflower seeds are recommended mainly for outdoor growth because of their enormous height. Black Mammoth sunflowers give little reason to start seed indoors due to their readiness to thrive. Sow directly outdoors after the final frost in a warm and sunny area of the garden and sheltered from strong winds. It is recommended to plant tall varieties of sunflowers on the north end of your garden. Plant 2-3 Black Mammoth sunflower seeds per hole, spaced according to the suggestions.

Black Mammoth sunflowers may need staking if plants are growing isolated and away from the support of a garden, or if high winds are expected. Trim off the declining foliage as the summer progresses. Black Mammoth sunflowers have average water requirements.

Black Mammoth Sunflower in the Flower Garden

Black Mammoth sunflowers are full of potential. Use these in your flower garden as a backdrop or a border. They succeed when cultivated in rows, blocks, or singles. Scatter them in any bare spot of soil or plant them in a line for zero-waste bird feeders! Black Mammoth sunflowers are well known in North America and can even be a good option for providing shade in gardens that have too much sun. No matter how you use them, they will inspire a smile in all your guests!

Harvesting Black Mammoth Sunflower

Black Mammoth sunflowers grow solid black edible seeds. Here are a few simple tips for easy seed collection: Birds and other small critters go crazy for these seeds and will eat them if they aren’t collected promptly upon maturation. As soon as the flower petals fade, use a mesh sack that can be secured over the flower and cinch it over the flowerhead. For this variety, you may need to use a steady ladder to reach the large flower heads for collection. Over the next month, the seeds will mature and release into the bag!

These high-contrast blooms can be used as cut flowers for seasonal bouquets of joyful yellow. When they are in full bloom, snip off the stem with sharp scissors. Store in cool, clean water for indoor color for 1-2 weeks. Optionally, tie a few stems together with a rubber band and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated area for dried flowers in 2-3 weeks!

About Organic Black Mammoth Sunflower Garden Seeds

Black Mammoth sunflowers are ideal for photoshoot props and backdrops for their classic sunflower appearance and incredible height. Plant a field of these next to a busy road and watch the tourists flock!

The flowerheads will track the sun throughout the day and invite a host of pollinators to the area.

Black Mammoth sunflower seeds are an ideal grow for bird enthusiasts because the delicious seeds as well as the general height of the plant will keep birds coming back for more all season.

Sunflowers are native to western North America’s prairies, plains, and meadows; including temperate regions of Canada and Mexico. Many Native American tribes traditionally plant sunflowers on the north end of their gardens as the "fourth sister" to their "three sisters" staple crops of corn, beans, and squash.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"For me, and many others, sunflowers are a symbol of the heat and vitality of the sun on earth! They give joy and warmth to all who encounter them."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Organic Black Mammoth Sunflower Seeds Per Package:

• 4 g packet - Approximately 55 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 400 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 1,600 Seeds
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