Crop Yield & Harvest · Sunflower
Sunflower Yield Calculator
Calculate sunflower yield per acre. Estimate total harvest, yield potential, and compare to averages.
US Average Yield
1 700 lbs/acre
Record Yield
4,000+ lbs/acre
Harvest Window
Sep-Nov
Test Weight
28 lbs/bu (oil) / 24 lbs/bu (confection)
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Tips & Best Practices
- Harvest at 10-12% moisture for oilseed, 9.5% for confection.
- Bird and lodging losses increase with delayed harvest.
- Use a sunflower header attachment for best results.