Sunflower for Microgreens Organic
These organic sunflower seeds will give you a good crop of microgreens. They have a lovely nutty taste and good texture and are very easy to grow at home. More details below.
Organic Sunflower Seeds for Microgreens
Sunflower microgreens have a dense texture - like fresh spinach, but don't wait too long to harvest them and eat the shoots as the sooner you eat them, the better they taste. As they grow, their taste diminishes and once they form true leaves, they become bitter and inedible.
Sunflower greens will shed their shells as their leaves open, but there are always some that don't. To remove these take the tray at an angle and brush your hand back and forth over the top of the greens. This should get rid of most of them.
The leaves can be eaten raw once picked, they taste slightly nutty and are great in salads, sandwiches and smoothies.
Growing Time: 7- 14 Days
Ideal Temperature: 20°C
Seeding Rate: 125 - 175g per microgreen tray or 30 - 45g per small seed tray
Pre Soak: 8 - 12 Hours
How To Grow:
- Soak the seeds for 8-12 hours.
- Make sure all the seeds are soaked (they tend to float) by holding them underwater with a plate.
- Fill a tray with compost. Firm into tray and moisten the soil.
- It is advisable to use a micro biologically tested compost such as Klasmann Peat Free Seed Compost to ensure there is no pathogens present.
- Rinse and drain the seeds well.
- Sprinkle the seeds over compost and press down gently. You can cover with a fine layer of compost but it is not necessary.
- Cover seeds with another tray to keep in darkness for 2-3 days or until germination occurs.
- Once seeds have germinated, remove cover and place in area with light.
- Keep the compost moist (but not soaking).
- Best kept at a steady temperature of about 20oC
- Should be ready to harvest in about 7-12 days.
Harvesting:
When you are happy with your crop then cut your greens close to the bottom and gently rinse off any compost. Best to harvest before 14 days or the greens can become bitter.
Nutrition & Health Benefits:
- Vitamins - A, B, C and E
- Minerals - calcium, chlorophyll, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium
- Amino acids
- Protein: 20-25%
| SKU | MGRSNF |
|---|---|
| Size/Type | 20kg |