I've been a bit disappointed by the beautiful 6' mustard yellow sunflower garden (planted for privacy) that seem to be slowly fading away.... Today I stop to examine one of them and realize... WHAT?!?!! The whole of the animal kingdom are harvesting the seeds!!!
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| ...jerks. |
So, I did what all smart, first-time sunflower growers do...ripped out my phone and googled it! Turns out, sunflower harvesting is much easier than I thought. I feel like I always screw things up (burn food, kill flowers...you know, the normal stuff), but w/each passing bit of knowledge gained and put into my "done" pile, the more confident I get...which pushes me to do more & more! Okay... done with the deep stuff for now.
Step 1: When wilty/deathly looking - decapitate a couple inches down the neck
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| Totally felt like Morticia |
Step 2: When seeds are rippedy ripe - RUB them out!
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| White blob in background is my dog, Estelle |
No, I'm no expert, but if you feel you need more info - go find one! 😉
See ya!
Janelle
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