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Mini sunflower seeds?

Ive been brought some mini sunflowers from M&S and i was wondering if you can get seeds from these and if you can how would i do it?:)
My mind tends to wander............If found please return;)

I can spell...................I just cant type:confused:

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  • Fruball
    Fruball Posts: 5,822 Forumite
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    are they potted or cut?

    If they are potted, just leave them until the seeds ripen then rub the flower with your thumb and the seeds should come away.

    If they are cut, then you won't get seeds from it as they won't have been allowed to mature enough to grow.

    HTH
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  • They are cut,

    Oh well worth an ask, thanks
    My mind tends to wander............If found please return;)

    I can spell...................I just cant type:confused:
  • If you still want to grow dwarf sun flowers I can recommend these
    Choco Sun : Thompson & Morgan

    Little Leo : Wilko

    Chip Seeds
    : Suttons

    I know they won't be as cheap as free seeds but they are cheaper to grow than buy
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