How do I cut my sunflower(s)?
We highly recommend cutting your sunflowers as one of the last activities you do here at our farm today.
When you’re ready to cut your flowers, venture into the u-cut field which is the field by the chickens. There is a tent within the field that has clippers. Be careful, they’re sharp!
For single bloomed varieties: cut your sunflower at a 45 degree angle. For single stem plants, feel free to cut down as far as you would like.
For multi-branching varieties: cut at a 45 degree angle approximately 5” down (even if it includes multiple blooms-you won’t be charged extra for the additional blooms if the stem is short). If you cut an entire stock (more than 12”) of the multi-branching variety you will be charged for multiple blooms.
Proceed to the water station located at the entrance to the field (white tent).
One bloom is included with your admission but feel free to cut more and then purchase on your way out at the water station! Pricing below.
Water station.
Once you’ve cut your beautiful blooms proceed to the water station. Lee Farms staff will put all of your blooms in either a plastic bag(s) full of water or a decorative French pail (additional cost-see below).
We will give your blooms a fresh cut before putting in water so they soak up and bounce back immediately!
When you get home.
Give your blooms a fresh cut (about 1/2'“). Transfer to their new home and do not place in direct sunlight.
Make sure no leaves are in the water.
Change the water daily. We can’t guarantee how long your cut flowers will last. If water is kept clean and at room temperature, your blooms can last up to 10 days to enjoy!
Harvesting seeds.
The seeds should be plump.
After you’ve enjoyed your flowers inside and all of the petals have fallen off, cut the stalk/stem off about 4” away from the head. Store hanging upside down, in a warm, dry and well ventilated place.
After approximately one week you can rub the seeds out of the sunflower head. You can either save them for next spring for planting or roast them to eat! Cook on a cooking sheet at 300 degrees for approximately 15 minutes. You can also use a salt brine if you wanted salted seeds.
Sunflower bloom pricing.
$2.00/Bloom
$20.00/1 Dozen Blooms.
Decorative French Pails:
$30 each. Includes a French Pail design of your choice PLUS 12 blooms!
