It’s that time of year again – the sunflowers are blooming! North Dakota is one of the leading producers of sunflowers in the United States, and they’re blooming right now. If you love seeing the massive golden fields, you’ll want to grab your camera and jump in the car. They won’t be around forever, so now is the time to take them in. Here’s everything you need to know about seeing sunflower fields in North Dakota:
There’s nothing quite like seeing seemingly endless fields of bright gold sunflowers, and you can do exactly that in North Dakota right now.
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The sunflower bloom for 2020 is a little earlier than last year and the crop is said to be very good this year. The bloom began in late July and is at its peak in early August.
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If you want to see the fields for yourself, you probably don’t have to go far. There are sunflower fields all over North Dakota. The state is one of the leading producers of the crop, after all.
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Conveniently, ND Tourism has set up a “sunflower map” that tells you where you are most likely to find sunflower fields and at what percent bloom they are at. You can find this sunflower map here. It is updated weekly.
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When viewing the sunflowers, please remember to be respectful of the fields and of private property. Do not enter the fields and trample the flowers, just enjoy them from the side of the road.
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Always remember to ask permission of the landowners, as well, if you plan on having a photoshoot or similar by field - they are usually happy to oblige, and appreciative of you asking first.
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You don’t need to enter someone’s land to enjoy North Dakota’s sunflowers. A simple drive through rural areas will usually be more than enough to give you a great view of this beautiful crop.
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The North Dakota sunflowers won’t be around forever – the farmers have to harvest them at some point, of course! Make sure you get out and get a good luck at them before they’re gone until next year.
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Did you know that our state is one of the top producers of these lovely flowers? In fact, we’re the top producer of quite a few crops – hence the nickname ND is sometimes given: “the nation’s breadbasket.” Here is an entire list of things North Dakota is #1 at for more fun facts and statistics.
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