SUNFLOWERS |
CERTIFIED ORGANIC BLACK OIL SUNFLOWERS... grown on Treasured Haven Farm Rush City, Minnesota Certified Organic by MCIA All Treasured Haven Farm's sunflower seeds are harvested with care from plants grown in harmoniously with nature and admired for their natural stately beauty while alive with the hum of nature's pollinators. Seeds are harvested with our own restored antique equipment that ONLY handles our own clean crops that are totally non-GMO, chemically free, and grown on soil that is organically certifiable. They are then cleaned with an heirloom fanning mill to remove any remaining chaff and head or stem parts, and packaged in clean natural food grade packaging void of contaminants. Treasured Haven Farm is totally committed to growing the best natural crops and allow NO GMO seeds on our 452 acres, whether in our field crops or any of our vegetables. BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER SEEDS are perfect for your wild birds as it is the best seed to attract the widest variety to your feeders with a nutritious and energetic food source for the cold days of winter. The black oil seeds have very thin shells that make it easy for virtually all seed loving birds of all sizes to crack open. The kernels within have a high fat content, which is extremely valuable for birds in winter. BOSS (Black Oil Sunflower Seeds) can be used to grow microgreen shoots - aka Sunnys. While we do not sell our seeds for this purpose, many choice to use them as such. Grow: Use a shallow flat, tray or clamshell packaging, and fill at least once inch with clean soil. Sprinkle the seed thickly on top of the soil. Lightly cover with soil without clumps. Water and keep moist to aid in germination, but make sure to not let the soil become too soggy as mold could develop. Some choose to soak, and rinse seeds a couple times, for 8-12 hours prior to planting to jumpstart germination and use less soil. Cut: Let the plants grow to 3 inches or more tall and then carefully cut above the soil level with a scissors or pinch off with your fingers prior to the true leaves developing. Rinse prior to use under fresh water. Eat: Use in salads, for a snack, or for juicing. This seed is not sold, intended, or certified for sprouting or field planting. SUNFLOWER SEED HEADS are a great natural treat to place out for the birds and once the seeds are gone it is easily used to place peanut butter to continue using this natural feeder. This are naturally stem dried and are in a range of sizes. It can be simply laid out on your deck rail or table, or hung from a tree branch if you have squirrels who may run off with the treat .Seed Heads work well for pets to nibble, or various Craft Projects. Birds that are attracted to sunflower heads include jays, grosbeaks, goldfinches, juncos, buntings, titmice, bluebirds, blackbirds, finches, cardinals, chickadees, and others. They all benefit from the high nutritional value sunflower seeds provide as the seeds are loaded with minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron as well as vitamins. Sunflower seeds are also valuable as a source for protein, fiber and polyunsaturated fat. |
~ Field Dried ~ All Natural ~ Non-GMO ~ ~ NO Pesticides, Chemicals, or Fumigants ~ ~ For Birds, Pets ~ |
Organic Oats Organic Barley Organic Corn All crops on Treasured Haven Farm are GMO-Free. Call or email for current pricing and availability. |
SUNFLOWER FIELD VIEWING Sunflower updates are available on our farm facebook page. Treasured Haven Farm is currently CLOSED for 2020 for visiting and photo opportunities, of not only the sunflower fields, but also the adjacent woodlands. Join our email newsletter and facebook page for updates throughout the year and for more info on the 2021 Season. At this time it is anticipated that with the multiple fields blooming in succession that there should be blooming sunflowers into September. As the fields bloom and fade, towards the end of August there will be the opportunity to see the life cycle of a sunflower with the various stages of the fields. Farm Fees for the 2021 Season are TBD CASH Preferred! Farm Fee Charges do apply for walk-ins as well. Parking in designated parking areas only. There can be NO PARKING ON ANY PUBLIC ROADWAYS, driveways, lawns, or other farm land for safety reasons. The Farm Fee helps to cover all the associated costs for offering this opportunity to the public. Check our farm facebook page for other farm news and daily updates during the sunflower season. We will have a small concession stand and gift shop on the edge of the fields and woodlands near the parking area. Cash Preferred! Professional Photographer License Fee applies. This covers anyone who takes photos for a fee, or makes money from their photos. Mention of Treasured Haven Farm are appreciated in published photos. The sunflowers on Treasured Haven Farm are planted as a genuine farm crop that is harvested for feed, and not simply as an attraction. But to handle the overwhelming number of requests for photo opportunities, we open the farm to visitors during the Sunflower Days in August when the flowers bloom so people can enjoy a walk through the field and take photos of their families, children, or simply the sunflowers. The sunflower fields of Treasured Haven Farm are natural organic farm fields and the farm is NOT an elaborate entertainment complex. Each year is an unique experience as the fields are planted in a crop rotation, so every year is a little different with additional sights and photo opportunities as well - and also the experience changes from the first days to the last. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2021! Farm woodland trails and creek overlooks are also available during the 2021 event as well. Special SUNFLOWER 5K Trail Run, Mile Fun Run, and Kids Races will be held some weekends in August. Exact dates TBD. All registrations for these events will be held on race day and there is no charge beyond farm admission fees. We open the farm for you and your family to have an opportunity to enjoy a genuine farm and the natural countryside, Treasured Haven Farm 53407 Government Road Rush City, MN 55069 During Sunflower Viewing Hours: 651-208-4012 To receive email notifications, join our email list and specify "Sunflower Alerts". There are additional pics and videos on our Treasured Haven Farm facebook page. CHECK for updates and for special photo contests on Treasured Haven Farm's Facebook page. |
Join our Farm Newsletter for notice for farm updates and 2021 Sunflower Days Info. |
Sunflower Seed SOLD OUT until after 2020 harvest. |