Why are my sunflowers bending down to the ground? Mystery Solved Squirrels

3,021 views · Published 4 September 2018 · 2:29 · Indexed 18 October 2026

Channel: Frederick Dunn · 2018 · Pets & Animals

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Our 12 foot tall sunflower stalks were being bent to the ground by a mysterious non-weather related force.
What was going on with them?
This morning, we go the answer to the mystery, a gray squirrel was climbing the stalks until they bend or snap off, then running down and eating the seed heads before they are even ready.
We plant them as a pollen source for honeybees and other pollinators which will be coming up in another video.
I thought you may have the same problem? Watch for squirrels, they are crafty for sure!

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