They'll likely leave these beneath your feeders, so if you'd like to have a little less mess in your garden then try Sunflower Hearts or Sunflower Chips.

When feeding, you might see the birds working the seeds with their beaks to get at the heart within, they'll then discard the husk. Whilst the plant is still small, water around the root area – about 3 – 4 inches away from the plant. Black sunflower seeds also have a higher fat content compared to striped, with this making them far more beneficial to birds and especially in the winter months.

Creating luxury sensory experiences and teaching the importance of self-care of the mind, body, and soul. A year round treat, this rich protein source is very useful in winter for survival and in springtime to help parent birds in carrying for their young. These black sunflower seeds are organic, which means that no artificial fertilizers or pesticides are used during cultivation.

Dig in a nutrient-rich fertilizer such as aged manure or a slow-release granular fertilizer – about 8 inches deep. All of these species are able to remove the husk from the sunflower seed, whereas softbill species like Blackbird and Robin can’t but will readily take sunflower hearts - which are the same seed but with the husk removed. Costs If a product we have supplied is defective, damaged, or incorrectly supplied, we will be happy to resolve this issue at no cost, either by replacing, refunding or collecting and exchanging the item. I have to net my Hopi seeds in the late summer/autumn to protect them from the birds who find them delicious – although I do save them plenty!Amount needed: To achieve the deepest, most colourfast colour on fabric, use 50% of the weight of fabric (i. 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. Our premium quality Black Sunflower Seeds are thin-skinned with plump oil-rich hearts and are a cost-effective way to provide this energy-rich food. 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. As well as fat and protein, black sunflower seeds contain fibre, calcium, vitamins A, B and E, iron, and potassium, so they really give wild birds a boost.