Variety performance review
Peredovik Black Oilseed Sunflower in the Deep South.
- Good
- Multiple — generic seed
- 100–120 days to seed maturity
- Organic-approved
Regional strengths
Peredovik black oilseed sunflower is the standard dove-hunting food plot species in the Deep South — small black oil seeds and timed maturity (May planting / August dry-down) coincide with the September 1 dove season opener across the Southeast. State wildlife agencies in GA, AL, MS, and SC publish dove field management guides centered on Peredovik.
Regional weaknesses
Establishment is straightforward but timing is critical — too-early planting means seed shatters before season; too-late means heads aren't dry. Bird damage on un-mowed standing fields is the management challenge — strip-mowing schedules drive dove use patterns. Not a year-round attraction species.
Agronomic ratings
Drought tolerance
good
Standability
good
Emergence
excellent
Winter hardiness
na
Food-plot ratings
Palatability
good
Persistence
fair
Establishment
easy
Attraction timing: Late August through September — heads dry as dove season opens; primary dove attraction food plot species
Best for
- dove field management
- agricultural-purpose food plots planted May for September dove season
Not recommended for
- year-round attraction food plots
- deer-focused food plots (deer browse foliage but seed return is the value here)
Best soil types
sandy loam, silt loam
Seeding rate
10–15 lb/acre drilled; 18–24 lb/acre broadcast
Farmer notes
Most state wildlife agencies in the Deep South specifically reference Peredovik or 'black oilseed sunflower' in their dove field management literature.
Data quality & sources
Quality: trial-verified · Last updated 2024.