Harvesting your sunflowers
5 easy steps to a great snack
STEP 1:
Look for heads that are wilted and have begun to dry out. Remember, not all of your sunflowers will be ready to harvest at the same time.
STEP 2:
Using a pair of sharp garden shears cut the head and the first 2 inches of the stem off.
STEP3:
Remove all of the dead petals and place each head in a brown paper bag. You may be able to fit two in each bag if they are small.
STEP 4:
Close the bag loosely and store in a cool, dry place, such as a cabinet in your kitchen. DO NOT make the mistake of keeping them in your garage. I did that a few years ago and lost all of my seeds to bugs!
STEP 5:
One the heads are dry, poke each seed out using your fingers or a spoon. It may take more than two weeks for the heads to be completely dry.
Voila! You have created your own tasty snack!
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Saturday, September 23 - Tuesday, October 31
Hick's Nursery
100 Jericho Tpke
Westbury
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516-334-0066