My sunflowers are ready for harvest. Anyone with suggestions on how I can shell the seeds? Also, how to salt and bake and prepare and... Sorry I never grew these before!
Thanks for helping the rookie!
Smooches!
2006-08-25 04:54:09 · 5 answers · asked by radahabas 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I grow sunflowers, but dint use them for eating.... but my BF was curious one year and wanted to see how the seeds came out, once they were ready they pretty much fell out of the head after brushing it with your fingers, and helping the stubborn ones out..... as for baking I would say similar to pumpkin seeds maybe? lil butter and salt on a baking sheet.... maybe 350-425 degrees for maybe 10-15 mins???? just a guess.....
Best of luck
2006-08-25 04:58:43 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ goddessofraine ♥ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Cut the sunflower heads, with 2 feet of stalk attached, as soon as the backs of the flowers start to turn brown.
2. Hang the heads in a dry, well-ventilated spot until the seeds have completely dried.
3. Rub the dried seeds from the head and remove the hulls.
4. Place the hulled seeds in plastic bags or storage containers and keep them at cool, dry room temperature for three to four months.
5. Store them in the freezer for up to a year.
Best of luck.
2006-08-25 12:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by Caki 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, let the seeds dry. Then they will be ready for preparation. Go to Google, type in sunflower seed recipes, and you'll have thousands of delicious ways to prepare them.
2006-08-25 12:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told to let the blossom dry until the seed fell out, then leave the seeds to dry in the sun. Then I baked them in the oven to toast them. They were horrible....
2006-08-25 12:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.gardenguides.com/articles/sunflowerseeds.htm
Good Luck!
2006-08-25 12:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋