How to Dry Sunflowers
Harvest partially open sunflowers.If you intend to dry sunflowers for decorative purposes, it is better to use small to medium sized sunflowers that have only just begun to open., Bundle the sunflowers together., Hang upside down until dry.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Harvest partially open sunflowers.If you intend to dry sunflowers for decorative purposes
The seeds have not fully developed, so they should not fall out after being dried.
Cut the stem off at the length you want.
Note, however, that you should have at least 4 inches (10 cm) of stem, if not more, since you will need to attach twine to these stems in a later step. -
Step 2: it is better to use small to medium sized sunflowers that have only just begun to open.
Tie the sunflowers together in groups of three using thick kitchen twine.
Make sure that the heads do not touch., Keep the sunflowers in a dry, cool, and dark spot for several weeks until the flowers have completely dried out.Make sure that the area gets plenty of airflow to prevent mold or other fungi from growing.
The flower petals should unfurl as the sunflowers dry out.
When dried in this manner, sunflowers can last for several weeks to several months during the fall. -
Step 3: Bundle the sunflowers together.
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Step 4: Hang upside down until dry.
Detailed Guide
The seeds have not fully developed, so they should not fall out after being dried.
Cut the stem off at the length you want.
Note, however, that you should have at least 4 inches (10 cm) of stem, if not more, since you will need to attach twine to these stems in a later step.
Tie the sunflowers together in groups of three using thick kitchen twine.
Make sure that the heads do not touch., Keep the sunflowers in a dry, cool, and dark spot for several weeks until the flowers have completely dried out.Make sure that the area gets plenty of airflow to prevent mold or other fungi from growing.
The flower petals should unfurl as the sunflowers dry out.
When dried in this manner, sunflowers can last for several weeks to several months during the fall.
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