How GreyStripe Sunflower is Produced

Production

Parent seed is produced in cages to insure the highest possible genetic purity, and results in uniform seed color and shape.

Parent seed is produced in cages to insure the highest possible genetic purity, and results in uniform seed color and shape.

Dry Mediterranean climate and lack of rainfall during the growing season allows the crop to mature naturally without the need for chemical defoliating agents, or artificial drying.

Dry Mediterranean climate and lack of rainfall during the growing season allows the crop to mature naturally without the need for chemical defoliating agents, or artificial drying.

Production is planted with the latest, state of the art precision planters in order to establish uniform growing populations, seed size and quality.

Production is planted with the latest, state of the art precision planters in order to establish uniform growing populations, seed size and quality.

All GreyStripe is irrigated to yield bright colored seed without staining or insect damage.

All GreyStripe is irrigated to yield bright colored seed without staining or insect damage.

GreyStripe sunflower is grown by some of America’s best farmers, recognized globally for producing high quality fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.

GreyStripe sunflower is grown by some of America’s best farmers, recognized globally for producing high quality fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.