I think all of the beautiful, sunny Summer we had this year had something to do with it. But, you know, they usually do pretty good for me on the rainy years too.
Many people think that it's not possible to grow Sunflowers for seeds in Sitka, but it is definitely possible....The first thing you have to do is select varieties to grow that are bred to produce edible seeds. Not all of them are....some are bred just to look pretty. I have some varieties that produce large heads...
And some varieties that produce small heads....
The outside round of seeds mature first and the inside round of seeds mature last. It's very hard to wait until all of the seeds have matured. I just HAD to pick a few early....they are SO good!
Incidentally, we found out this Summer that the immature seeds have tender hulls and taste delicious if you eat them hull and all! Who knew?
So, plant some Sunflowers next year! Look how tall this one got....I figure it's about 12 feet tall...
It's a Sunflower tree!
...looks like you still have lots of peas!
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