§ Herb
Sunflower
Harvest window: Sep-Oct
How to harvest it
Harvest heads when back yellows
Keeping it
Dry heads
In the kitchen
Seeds; pollinator
Worth watching for
- Birds
- Powdery mildew
Spot one of these? Garden Care members just snap a photo and ask — it's what we're here for.
Honest note for Central MA: Pollinator/companion; tall
Grow sunflower in your own yard.
We'll design and build a garden suited to your light — and we'll show you how to tell when it's ready to pick.