Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
About Sunflower Microgreens Seeds
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower microgreens are meant to be harvested at 1"–2" tall for use as crisp, tender, succulent raw greens. Black oil sunflower seeds are commonly found in birdseed mix and used to make sunflower oil. Any variety of sunflower seed may be grown for its edible, young greens, but the black oil seed produces a very tasty, tender seedling that is often preferred by microgreen enthusiasts.
Planting Microgreens
Plant Spacing
½"–1"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
⅛"–¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to two 10" x 20" flats. |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ⅛"–¼" |
| Seed Spacing | ½"–1" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 5–12 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. Sow indoors any time of year. For a continual crop, sow every 7 to 14 days. |
| Direct Sow | Not recommended. Microgreens are fragile, and outside soil makes them difficult to clean. |
| Growing & Harvesting | When seedlings emerge, the first pair of leaves to show are the cotyledons, which can look very different from the leaves that follow, called "true" leaves. Microgreens are ready to harvest when they have cotyledons, or when the first true leaves have begun to form, depending on preference. Cool growing temperatures may slow the expected amount of days to maturity. Using scissors, cut microgreens just above the soil line when you are ready to use them. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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8 reviews
- Kathleen M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/22/26Love these sprouts.
These are my favorite sprouts. Great on salads, sandwiches or just bt the handful. Easy to grow and harvest.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/25/26Hey Kathleen,
We're so thrilled to hear that Sunflower Microgreens are your favorite sprouts! There's nothing quite like the nutty, fresh flavor and satisfying crunch they add to salads and sandwiches - and we love that you enjoy them by the handful too! It's wonderful that you're finding them so easy to grow and harvest. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your love for these fantastic microgreens with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sarah T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/18/255 Stars
This is my first indoor gardening project with sunflower shoots in a mason jar. Most of the seeds germinated. I think some were growing at a slower pace, as seen in the photo. With the next round, I will remove the empty hulls earlier in the process.
- JenniferRated 4 out of 5 stars1/17/254 Stars
Seeds came well packaged, can't give 5 stars until I see the germination rates.
- Michele C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/27/245 Stars
First time growing micro greens. They sprouted really quickly and evenly in the tray. Just serve them tonight to my guests for dinner in their salad and they love them. They were so pretty. A great extra touch to make salads and fun.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - MariaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/18/235 Stars
Ready for spring