Question
Can I take the sunflower seeds from my present plants and use the seeds next year for planting?  Thanks for your time.

Answer
Gary,
Yes - by all means, you can use the sunflower seeds for next year.  If the variety is a named hybrid you might end up with plants that are a different size or have different colors of flowers, but that is all part of the fun.

Store the dried seeds in a paper envelope that is stuck in a glass jar or plastic carton - this will keep a good level of moisture in the seeds and protect them from mice.  Keep the jar or carton in a cool place such as an unheated garage or basement.

I hope this helps!
C.L.