How do I harvest sunflower seeds for planting?
Cut the StalkCut the sunflower stalk 2 to 3 inches from the flower head, after it is dry and brown. Cover each sunflower head with a paper bag. Twist the top of the bag and tie it around the flower stalk with string or a rubber band.Four Weeks to DryHang the bags from rafters or hooks in a dry, ventilated location, such as a garage, garden shed or indoor porch. It will take up to four weeks for the sunflower heads to dry completely.Remove Dried Flower HeadBring the paper bags down and shake them hard. This will shake the seeds free of the dried head. Remove the dried flower head. Pick out any debris from the sunflower seeds left in the bag.
