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Black Russian Sunflower

Gardening Guide: Super Sunflowers Guide

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Black Russian Sunflower

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics of Black Russian sunflowers, one of several Plant Profiles featured in our Sunflowers Gardening Guide

By Bill Dugan, Executive Editor

Black Russian Sunflower

Black Russian Sunflower

The Black Russian sunflower produces oil-rich seeds that are frequently part of wild bird mixes. You can harvest the seeds to press your own sunflower oil, or you can plant these towering beauties some distance from the sunflowers you plan to eat, and leave the Black Russian sunflowers for the birds.

Sun exposure:

  • full sun

Soil pH:

  • 6.0 to 6.8

Hardiness zones:

  • 1 to 10

Spacing:

  • 8 to 12 inches

Moisture:

  • 1 inch per week

Notes:

  • direct sow
  • grows to a height of about 6 feet
  • seeds are black and rich in oil
  • attracts pollinators

Have you ever tried growing Black Russian sunflowers? Were there any challenges you faced growing them? Please tell us your best tips for growing Black Russian sunflowers.

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Sunflowers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Types of Sunflowers
  • Growing Sunflowers From Seeds or Seedlings
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Sunflower Plants
  • Planting Sunflower Plants in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Companion Plants for Sunflowers
  • Growing Sunflower Plants in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding, Fertilizing, and Pruning Your Sunflower Plants
  • Harvesting Your Sunflowers
  • Storing and Preserving Your Sunflowers
  • Dealing with Sunflower Diseases
  • Dealing With Sunflower Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Sunflowers
  • The 9 Best Sunflowers to Grow This Season
  • Plant Profiles

  • Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower
  • Chocolate Sunflower
  • Ring of Fire Sunflower
  • Mongolian Giant Sunflower
  • Black Russian Sunflower
  • Super Snack Mix Sunflower
  • Sunspot Sunflower
  • Recipes

  • Sunflower Seed Crusted Chicken
  • Sunflower Flour
  • Sunflower Bread
  • Toasted Sunflower Oil
  • Honey Sunflower Bites
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Sunflowers
  • Home Remedies and Health Benefits of Sunflowers
  • Resources about Sunflowers
  • Sunflowers Glossary

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