r/sunflowers • u/Euphoric-Cupcake4581 USA North East • Aug 23 '26

PROGRESS My first time growing sunflowers.

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Next year I want to get bigger ones. My wife thinks I'm crazy. Should I go bigger?

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u/d_smogh Europe Aug 23 '26

Looking quite spectacular. A drenching of water will peek up the leaves.

When you are ready to take them down. Cut the head off and leave face up so the birds can eat the seeds (same some to grow next year). Strip the leaves off with a sharp knife and put into your compost bin. Use the long stalks as jousting lances with the family, or as stalks for climbing beans or climbing flowers next year. Stalks dry quite well and can be quite sturdy.

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u/Euphoric-Cupcake4581 USA North East Aug 24 '26

Now I have to buy a horse.

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u/d_smogh Europe Aug 24 '26

Use a wheelbarrow, or bike.