Pick sunflower seeds when heads droop, turn yellow-brown, and petals fall—usually late summer. Cut heads with stem, dry upside down indoors, then rub seeds out once dry. Roast plain seeds 5–7 mins at ...

Dragotec USA, Fenton, Iowa, announced the introduction of the Drago Gold sunflower head, designed to increase harvest yield capture and efficiency. The new head is created by Olimac, the ...

Sunflowers typically bloom 70 to 100 days after planting, with specific timing dependent on variety. The blooming stage, ideal for harvesting cut flowers, occurs 10 to 13 weeks after seed sowing.