Sunflower
Sunflower Seed for West Texas & the High Plains
Sunflowers are one of the most versatile crops grown across West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, Eastern New Mexico, and the Oklahoma Panhandle. Whether you’re producing birdseed, oilseed, wildlife forage, or rotational crops, sunflower seed offers excellent drought tolerance, efficient water use, and dependable performance under High Plains growing conditions.
At Jack Seed & Supply, we carry proven sunflower hybrids from trusted seed companies, helping producers select the right variety based on market goals, herbicide program, soil conditions, and production practices.
Birdseed Sunflowers
Birdseed sunflower hybrids are developed to produce large, high-quality seeds that meet the demands of the birdseed market. We carry varieties selected for strong standability, dependable yield potential, and excellent seed quality for commercial birdseed production.
Oilseed Sunflowers
Oilseed sunflower hybrids are bred for high oil content and excellent agronomic performance. Whether you’re growing conventional, high oleic, or mid oleic hybrids, we offer sunflower seed options designed to maximize yield and crop quality.
High Oleic & Mid Oleic Hybrids
High oleic and mid oleic sunflower hybrids provide excellent market opportunities while maintaining strong field performance. We carry hybrids that combine high yield potential with the quality characteristics today’s markets demand.
Clearfield® & ExpressSun® Hybrids
Herbicide-tolerant sunflower hybrids give producers greater flexibility in weed management while maintaining outstanding yield potential. We offer both Clearfield® and ExpressSun® sunflower varieties to fit a variety of production systems and herbicide programs.
Dryland Sunflowers
Sunflowers are well-known for their ability to perform under dryland conditions. Their drought tolerance and efficient use of available moisture make them an excellent choice for producers looking to maximize production with limited rainfall.
Choosing the Right Sunflower Hybrid
The right sunflower hybrid depends on your intended market, herbicide program, planting date, soil type, irrigation availability, and harvest goals. Our team works with producers to recommend hybrids that fit local growing conditions and maximize field performance.
Built for High Plains Growing Conditions
The High Plains require crops that can thrive under heat, wind, and changing weather conditions. We carefully select sunflower hybrids that have demonstrated dependable performance throughout West Texas and the surrounding region, giving producers confidence from planting through harvest.
Why Choose Jack Seed & Supply?
Selecting the right sunflower hybrid involves more than comparing yield data. We help producers evaluate maturity, herbicide technology, disease tolerance, standability, market type, and field conditions to recommend hybrids that fit their operation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wheat Seed
What types of sunflower seed does Jack Seed & Supply carry?
We carry birdseed, oilseed, high oleic, mid oleic, Clearfield®, and ExpressSun® sunflower hybrids from trusted seed companies.
Are sunflowers a good crop for West Texas?
Yes. Sunflowers are well-adapted to West Texas because of their drought tolerance, water-use efficiency, and ability to perform well under High Plains growing conditions.
What is the difference between birdseed and oilseed sunflowers?
Birdseed sunflowers are grown for the birdseed market and typically produce larger seeds, while oilseed hybrids are bred for oil production and specific oil quality characteristics such as high oleic or mid oleic content.
Can you help me choose the right sunflower hybrid?
Absolutely. We can recommend hybrids based on your market, herbicide program, irrigation availability, soil conditions, and production goals.
Looking for Sunflower Seed Near You?
If you are searching for sunflower seed in West Texas, sunflower seed near Amarillo, sunflower seed in the Texas Panhandle, sunflower seed in Eastern New Mexico, or dryland sunflower seed for the High Plains, Jack Seed & Supply can help.
Contact us today to check wheat seed availability, compare varieties, and find the right option for your acres.
