Harvesting Sunflower Seeds?

Karen H.

August 16, 20110 found this helpful

I have grown some sunflowers for the 1st time this year. They are taking a long time-but are 6 ft or so tall & have many green heads on each plant. Tops are medium sized and are just getting golden in the centers, but petals are still green. I'd appreciate knowing how to harvest them, too - before the birds get them all! I read somewhere that the birds will eat them right from the plant. Is this true? Thanks for asking this question. Tightwade. : )