Organic Onions Seeds for Sprouting and Microgreens

How to sprout onion seeds

• Rinse and soak the onion seeds in clean water for 12 hours.
• Drain and rinse the seeds and put them in your sprouting tray or jar.
• Rinse the seeds twice daily.
• Onion sprouts are slower than other sprouts but should be ready within 10-15 days.
• Onions are unique in that the sprout they produce is actually the plant - as opposed to the root. The sprouts look like micro-scallions.
• Once you see sprouting you can move the sprouting tray into the light – but not direct sunlight.
• Onion seed can also be sown as a microgreen.

Using Onion Sprouts in your Cooking

Onions sprouts are very delicate  and crunchy. Ideal in sandwiches or wraps - they will give texture and a light onion taste.  Very effective as  a garnish.

Nutriton and health benefits of the Onion sprouts

• Contains vitamins A, B, C, and E.
• Also rich in calcium, iron and potassium.
• The greener onion sprouts which were exposed to more light will also contain a significant amount of chlorophyll.

How to grow onion microgreens from seed:

• Sprinkle the onion seeds over a tray of compost and press down gently.
• It is advisable to use a micro biologically tested compost such as Klasmann Peat Free Seed Compost to ensure there is no ecoli present.
• Keep the compost moist – be careful not to over water though!
• The mini scallions that are produced are smaller than the seed so it is a good idea to sow onions more densely than other microgreens.
• Slow growing – but big on taste and visual impact!