Just thought I would share our bumper crop of ‘Miniature Sunflowers’ or at least that’s what it said on the packet. The tallest being around 3 foot. Not sure if we can harvest the seeds from these…..any ideas please
I’d just cut the heads off when the flowers are finishing, dry them out, then break them up, spread what you have out on some kitchen roll, dry everything again then pick the seeds out. That’s what I do anyway.
I wouldn't bother. Some will drop and might germinate, but they're better as a food source for birds. However, you can certainly harvest them when they're finished, and have died back enough. Just keep them in a paper bag or an envelope until you want to sow them.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thank you @janclare and @Fairygirl for your replies. Not realising how big they would grow, (it saying miniature 😆) I would prefer them to grow elsewhere in the garden, even further back to where they are as hubby just planted the young plants/seedlings at the front of the border, I can then plant smaller plants in front. I feed the birds so would like to save some seeds for them, then hopefully as said plant other seeds where I would like them.
Experiment a bit with them - they're not difficult plants to grow, and then you can see what works for you. 'Miniature' is a relative term , because growing conditions and climate affect the ultimate heights and spreads of annuals and perennials. 2 - 3 feet for a sunflower is certainly small
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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However, you can certainly harvest them when they're finished, and have died back enough. Just keep them in a paper bag or an envelope until you want to sow them.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
'Miniature' is a relative term , because growing conditions and climate affect the ultimate heights and spreads of annuals and perennials.
2 - 3 feet for a sunflower is certainly small
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...