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Re: When and how? Sunflowers

I wait until the petals have dried, the seed head still seems to grow
and swell during this time, then cut it off and let air dry. It is
helpful if you put it on some kind of rack so the "bottom" part
doesn't mildew. I like my sunflower seeds raw so I do nothing for
preparation and, if you want to save some for replanting, do nothing
to them.  Otherwise, I think, but do not remember for sure, you place
the seeds (after rubbing off of the flower) in some salted water and
bake in an oven.

> So how do I know when the seeds are ready to collect and how do
> you harvest.
>
> And if you please, how do you prepare the seed?
>
> Thank you
> Richard in Sacramento California zone 9
>
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In zone 22 and holding.
The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof!
Amy of Marvelous Gardens
Delicious Design in Landscape
marvelus@neptune.net
http:/www.neptune.net/~lobmij/MarvelousG/

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