Does the seeds fall off the sunflower plant or do you have to pick them?

Question

I growing sunflowers in my front yard and i need to know to i need to put a net down when they fall off or do you have to pick them off the sunflower.

Answer 1

You remove the heads and allow them to finish drying and rub them off..........unless the birds get to them first! Wait until the seeds are fully developed and filled inside. I wait until they are almost dry on their own...unless the birds are getting more seeds than I'm willing to share. Then I cut them and hang them in mesh bags in a dry area to finish them.

Answer 2

When they are extra dry, they will fall out by themselves. BUT, the birds usually get them before they can fall. You need to put bird netting over the flowers. You can get this at nurseries and gardening centers.

We went out one morning and all of the center of the sunflower was gone. LOL

Answer 3

You pick them out. Easiest way to keep the birds from them is to use an old pair of pantyhose or knee highs to cover the flower head with.

Answer 4

Once the head dries, you'll be able to pick it off and brush all the seeds out of it.

Answer 5

You have to pick them. They will not fall off by themselves.

Answer 6

you have to pick them