{"product_id":"sunflower-microgreen-seeds","title":"Black Sunflower Microgreen Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Sunflower Microgreen Seeds for Thick, Crunchy Shoots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sunflower Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce substantial young greens with thick, crisp stems, broad green cotyledons and a mild, naturally nutty flavour. Sunflower is one of the largest and most satisfying microgreens to grow, producing considerably more texture and bulk than fine-seeded crops such as broccoli, mustard or radish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the \u003cstrong\u003esame whole sunflower seeds used in our separate sprouting product\u003c\/strong\u003e. The difference is how they are grown and harvested. For microgreens, the seeds are soaked, sown densely onto a supportive growing medium, kept under light-to-moderate pressure while the roots establish and then exposed to bright light to develop thick stems and broad green cotyledons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrisp Texture \u0026amp; Mild Nutty Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSunflower microgreens have thick, succulent stems and broad green seed leaves with a fresh crunch and mild, slightly sweet nutty flavour. Their substantial texture makes them useful as more than a decorative garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd freshly harvested sunflower shoots to salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps and grain bowls, or use them as a fresh topping for soups and savoury dishes. Their mild flavour and crisp texture also combine well with smaller, more strongly flavoured microgreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Tray-Grown Sunflower Shoots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor microgreen production, Black Sunflower is grown as a dense tray crop rather than as a short sprout. Pre-soaking hydrates the large seed, while a weighted cover during early germination helps maintain seed-to-medium contact and encourages strong root anchoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a standard 25 × 50cm tray, use approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100–140g of dry seed\u003c\/strong\u003e on a supportive growing medium such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/coco-fibre-growing-medium\"\u003eCoco Fibre Growing Medium\u003c\/a\u003e. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/microgreen-wheatgrass-grow-tray\"\u003eMicrogreen \u0026amp; Wheatgrass Grow Tray\u003c\/a\u003e provides a suitable format for producing the dense root mat and broad green canopy characteristic of sunflower microgreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBroad Green Leaves \u0026amp; Naturally Retained Hulls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSunflower seedlings commonly emerge with parts of their black seed hulls still attached to the cotyledons. This is normal. As the leaves expand, many hulls loosen naturally and can be gently removed without damaging the tender foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce uncovered, provide bright light, good airflow and preferably bottom water. Harvest when the broad green cotyledons are fully open, the stems remain crisp and the first true leaves have not yet become large or coarse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare Black \u0026amp; Grey Sunflower Microgreens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Sunflower produces the classic thick-stemmed, broad-leaved sunflower microgreen crop. If you would like to grow another sunflower type in trays, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/grey-sunflower-microgreen-seeds\"\u003eGrey Sunflower Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMicrogreens vs Short Sunflower Sprouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe same Black Sunflower seed can also be grown as a \u003cstrong\u003eshort sprout\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the growing method and harvest stage are different. Microgreens are rooted into a growing medium, exposed to light and harvested by cutting the stems above the tray once broad green leaves have developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your goal is short sunflower sprouts rather than leafy tray-grown shoots, use the separate sprouting product and follow the dedicated sprouting instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":50986725769459,"sku":null,"price":5.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":50986725802227,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50986725834995,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":50986725867763,"sku":null,"price":25.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":50986725900531,"sku":null,"price":34.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":50986725933299,"sku":null,"price":43.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":50986725966067,"sku":null,"price":52.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":50986725998835,"sku":null,"price":94.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15kg","offer_id":50986726031603,"sku":null,"price":139.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/black-sunflower-seeds-microgreens-sprouting.webp?v=1761008557","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/sunflower-microgreen-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}