tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post115470374678298215..comments2023-11-05T05:27:55.905-06:00Comments on A Homesteading Neophyte: SunflowersPhelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-40107963305774471112006-11-06T14:34:00.000-06:002006-11-06T14:34:00.000-06:00Yeah, I know this is old but it is very interestin...Yeah, I know this is old but it is very interesting. We had sunflowers by accident!! Our bird feeder grew them from the dropped seeds but I don't know how you keep the birds away from your sunflowers?? I told my DH that I wanted sunflowers this coming year!! They are beautiful flowers and the seeds are delicious.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619331564782777804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-1154868569981092582006-08-06T07:49:00.000-05:002006-08-06T07:49:00.000-05:00What about selling some roasted seeds to your dear...What about selling some roasted seeds to your dear friends. Hint. Hint.<BR/><BR/>~greedyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-1154738438474181832006-08-04T19:40:00.000-05:002006-08-04T19:40:00.000-05:00I am so sorry to hear that. Alrescate and Niobium,...I am so sorry to hear that. Alrescate and Niobium, There is this product called shake away. It's natural, won't harm you, your plant or the animals/birds. It's made from Fox urine, so it scares everyone away.<BR/><BR/>Sunflowers need a long growing season and should be placed out as soon as the ground is workable {two weeks before the last frost} you can put them out sooner, and hope. <BR/><BR/>Mine grow well in clay. Try a richer soil and lots of water {but no standing water} <BR/><BR/>Hope your flowers do well next year.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-1154724466011500012006-08-04T15:47:00.000-05:002006-08-04T15:47:00.000-05:00I am such a failure when it comes to sunflowers. A...I am such a failure when it comes to sunflowers. And they're my favorite!<BR/><BR/>The first year I couldn't figure out why none came up. The second year I realized why they didn't grow that first one: the chipmunks had eaten them. <BR/><BR/>The third year I sprouted them inside and planted them when they were a few inches long. They didn't grow. The fourth year (this year) I waited until they were taller and put them into the ground. Now they're about four feet high and still not doing anything. No flowers, just stalks. <BR/><BR/>I am very envious of your sunflowers.Niobiumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12142827812313552610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-1154715712017370682006-08-04T13:21:00.000-05:002006-08-04T13:21:00.000-05:00I haven't planted sunflowers in a long time...but ...I haven't planted sunflowers in a long time...but when I did I mainly shared the seeds with the birds. Now I know how to roast the seeds I might have to plant a few next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-1154711500105917922006-08-04T12:11:00.000-05:002006-08-04T12:11:00.000-05:00Andrew, they are a wonderful crop. Plant them wher...Andrew, they are a wonderful crop. Plant them where you can't grow corn. They do well in clay.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-1154707202379808342006-08-04T11:00:00.000-05:002006-08-04T11:00:00.000-05:00Bug, good luck if you do!Cheryl, No I have never t...Bug, good luck if you do!<BR/><BR/>Cheryl, No I have never tried them before. Thank you for that info. Maybe this winter that will be something I do.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-1154706664533011582006-08-04T10:51:00.000-05:002006-08-04T10:51:00.000-05:00Ooh, I've always wanted to make my own "spits" - I...Ooh, I've always wanted to make my own "spits" - I'll have to do it this year!<BR/>Have you ever tried sprouting sunflower seeds? They taste amazing in sandwiches and salads (nutty and crisp). Unlike other sprouts, you have to plant them in soil (in a pot on a window sill or wherever), then you just snip them when they're a few inches tall. Yummy!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034794313638177847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-1154706540863945412006-08-04T10:49:00.000-05:002006-08-04T10:49:00.000-05:00Love the new header image :o)I've never tried to d...Love the new header image :o)<BR/><BR/>I've never tried to do my own sunflower seeds, only done punkin' seeds in the past. Mebbe this year I'll give it a shot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com