We finally did it!
It's been a rough few years for the world, but here's a bright spot that we're very proud of: Steven's 2024 US Record for the Tallest Sunflower!
As many know, we have been growing sunflowers for many years, and working toward record Heights and Widest Heads, developing our seed program accordingly. Most previous US Records, including one set in 2017 by our friend Marvin Mitchell in Michigan, used our seeds for their record, and now New York's weather has finally given us a chance at our own!
Judge DeRycke inspecting this year's Sunflower Backyard Pageant contestants during their final growing stages. All five contestants performed well, but it looks like we may have a clear winner.
The winner is carefully supported in a pvc tube when lowered, getting prepared for official measuring.
* Disclaimer: Guard dog not included with any of our Seed purchases.
A special thank you for the gang from the Monroe County (New York State, US) Office of Weights and Measures coming out for the official measuring, we must assume this is not a typical day for them. Video(s) of the process below.