According to the provided reference, the process for air-drying sunflowers (typically the head and stem) involves removing any leaves from the stem before proceeding with the drying process. The reference then describes how to dry the main part of the sunflower.
While the reference specifies that leaves should be removed when drying the sunflower head and stem, it does not detail a method for drying the sunflower leaves themselves separately.
Air Drying the Sunflower Head and Stem (After Leaf Removal)
Based on the reference, after you remove any leaves from the stem, you can air dry the sunflower head and stem. Here's the method described:
- Preparation: Remove any leaves from the stem.
- Hanging: Hang them upside down using twine.
- Location: Choose a dry, dark place.
- Support: Use a wire or wooden peg rack to hang them.
- Duration: It can take between two and four weeks for sunflowers to dry out completely.
This method focuses on preserving the sunflower head and stem, indicating that the leaves are typically not dried as part of this process according to the provided information.
