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Delaware, Ohio

I have a sunflower that I have entered in our county fair. What do I need to do to the flower head to get it ready? Do I need to have the head dried and the seeds ripe? I've never entered a sunflower before. It's just the head of the flower, not the entire stalk that is entered. Any and all help will be appreciated.
Thanks~CG

9/10/2007 10:36:39 AM

Ham Lake, Minnesota

I just cut mine off and brought it in and put the tag on it. Nothing special. Look out people pick the seeds out and make a mess if they can reach it. Some may even take a few and try to beat you with your own seed next year. It was my first year entering a sunflower head and I won blue ribbon. It was great! They awarded based on circumference. Mine was 49" around. Good luck!

9/14/2007 1:49:24 AM

Delaware, Ohio

Thanks for your help. Don't think mine is that big, but it's still going.
~CG

9/14/2007 3:50:33 PM