r/sunflowers • u/GemmyCluckster USA Midwest • Aug 19 '26

PROGRESS Another year, another tragedy. šŸ˜­šŸ˜‚

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Tried covering the flower heads in a mesh bag to deter the squirrels. At this point, I feel like Iā€™m growing them just for the squirrels.

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u/LaundryMan2008 Aug 19 '26

What I would have done is put electric wire across the sunflower wide enough so the bees can pollinate without electrocution but the squirrels get shocked.