The varieties of sunflower seeds include Hei Da Da Da, Xing Hua Sunflower, Sandao Mei and the new American edible sunflower variety 2148 (2354).

There are many varieties of sunflower seeds, including large black ones. The growth period is about 120 days. The plant height is about 250 cm. It has a flower disk with a diameter of 25 to 30 cm. The weight of 100 seeds is 14 to 18 grams, and it has kernels. The rate is 63~66%, the grain size is 2.5~3.3 cm long and about 1 cm wide, and the seeds are plump and good in color. In addition, the growth period of Star Sunflower is about 130 days, and the plant height is about 265 cm. It is resistant to rust, lodging, and salt and alkali. The weight of a single grain is 143.5 grams, and the weight of 100 grains is 16.2 grams. It is of excellent quality. The growth period of Sandaomei is about 140 days, the plant height is more than 200 cm, the stems are thick, the branch rate is as high as 20~30%, and the flower disk diameter is 15~24 cm. In addition, there is a new American edible sunflower variety 2148 (2354) from the American Victory Company.