Black Oil Sunflower - Small Seeded - Microgreen Seeds

Growing Microgreens Starter Guide

Growing Organic Small-Seeded Black Oil Sunflower Microgreen Seeds

We recommend soaking sunflower microgreen seeds for 3-6 hours in water. Most microgreens thrive best when grown in a soil-based growing medium, including Minute Soil Coco Coir. Next, prepare your growing container with moist soil. Spread your black oil sunflower seeds over the soil surface. Cover your seeds with a light layer of soil or a moist paper towel to retain moisture during germination. Soak your soil well to ensure enough moisture during the germination phase. Cover to maintain a humid environment for the next 3-4 days. Uncover and place in a well-lit location. Maintain moist but not soaking wet soil by checking daily after germination and watering as needed.

Small Seeded Black Oil Sunflower microgreen seeds should be ready to harvest in 7-10 days. Cut near the soil surface with a sharp knife or scissors and enjoy! Sunflower microgreens have a pleasant nutty flavor. If the seed coats are still perched on the microgreens at harvest, simply pick or brush them off.

Benefits of Organic Small-Seeded Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens

Black oil sunflower seeds are some of the best seeds for microgreens beginners! Sunflower shoots are clean, odorless, and an ideal crop for quick and easy countertop microgreens. They are a great way to transition from conventional wheatgrass growing and offer more flavor, texture, crunch, and sweetness than other microgreen seed varieties.

Culinary Tips

Sunflower shoots have taken over the culinary world by storm. Whether you are a hobbyist or professional grower, Black Oil sunflower microgreens seeds are the right choice for you.

Until recently, black oil sunflowers were the only commercially sold sunflower microgreens seeds available to home growers. At True Leaf Market we now offer four different types of sunflower microgreens seeds.

• Small Seeded Black Oil
• Large Seeded Black Oil
• Small Seeded Organic Black Oil
• Large Seeded Organic Black Oil
• Red Storm
• Standard Sunflower

Other Microgreen Resources:

Microgreen How to Videos

Microgreen FAQ

Organic Small-Seeded Black Oil Sunflower Seeds per Package:

• 1 oz packet - Approximately 700 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 2,800 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 104,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 520,000 Seeds
• 25 lb - Approximately 520,000 Seeds