How many commercial types of sunflower are grown?
There are two types grown. The first is Oilseed. This small black seed is very high in oil content and is processed into sunflower oil and meal. It is also the seed of choice of most bird feeders (see our Bird Feeding section). The second type is Non-oilseed (confectionery sunflower). This is a larger black and white striped seed used in a variety of food products from snacks to bread. For more information about confectionery sunflower, visit our Sunflower Seed/Kernel section.
