What is the best time to see sunflower fields?

Best time to visit a sunflower field Sunflowers generally flourish from mid-summer to late fall, so the high season is typically late July to early September. However, the peak bloom time for sunflowers is only about two or three weeks.

Where are the sunflowers in Maryland?

Sunflower Fields, Mazes and, Gardens in Maryland

• McKee-Beshers Wildlife Area. Seven days a week.
• Spicknall’s Farm Market. Sundays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Burnside Farms. Mid-July until Labor Day.
• Goldpetal Farms. Open until Sunday, July 18 at 8 p.m.
• Braehead Farms. July to September, seven days a week 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What is the point of a sunflower field?

The primary purpose is to provide a source of seed that attracts mourning doves, as well as other wildlife species, after the plants mature and dry. Mourning doves are hunted at and near these fields during seasons that traditionally begin in early September and continue through early January.

Why do they grow sunflowers in Tuscany?

But they forget one simple fact: girasole (sunflowers) are actually a cash crop in Italy, and several regions grow them, not just Tuscany. Sunflower seeds are grown for the seeds as food and for oil.

Where are the Sunflowers at McKee Beshers?

The sunflowers are planted throughout the wildlife area. The main field though is the one right after you see the sign for McKee-Besher. This field has the biggest sunflowers. A few years ago I didn’t come to this one during full bloom, we actually ended up at one of the smaller fields which was still stunning, but had smaller sunflowers.

Where are the Sunflowers in Poolsville Maryland?

McKee-Beshers sunflower field is located in Poolsville, Maryland and about 30-40 minutes from Washington, DC. The sunflowers are planted throughout the wildlife area. The main field though is the one right after you see the sign for McKee-Besher. This field has the biggest sunflowers.

Where are the sunflower fields in Montgomery County?

Please click here for more information on the sunflower fields, including current status. Located on River Road near Poolesville in Montgomery County, McKee-Beshers WMA is a 1,971 acre tract in a mixture of habitat types.

Where is the McKee Beshers wildlife management area?

Located on River Road near Poolesville in Montgomery County, McKee-Beshers WMA is a 1,971 acre tract in a mixture of habitat types. The WMA shares a common boundary with the National Park Service Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) to the south and borders Seneca Creek State Park’s River Road Hunting Area to the east.