How to grow sunflower microgreens?

by Abby
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Does anyone know how to microgreens, specifically sunflowers?
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Hi,
Here's a website that has information about problems when growing sunflower micro greens. Wishing you the best.
https://www.epicgardening.com/microgreen-problems/
Growing microgreens from other Hometalkers
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=grow%20microgreens
here you go, Ms Abby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ETEfCm0A0E
https://savvygardening.com/edible-sunflower-shoots/
Quality seed and lots of soaking time seem to be key. Here's a link with detailed instructions:
https://savvygardening.com/edible-sunflower-shoots/
I don't think that would be a good product to aim for. Especially since you are just starting out. Space would be an issue I think.
Growing Sunflower Microgreens – An Illustrated Guide
https://greenexperimentcompany.com/sunflower-microgreens/
Here's a guide to help you grow them:
https://www.healwithfood.org/grow-indoors/broccoli-microgreens-containers-winter.php
Hi Abby: Here's a site with a bunch of ideas for growing in soil or water. Just left click the one you want to see and information will come up for you. The big X on the right will take you right back to the original site:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+grow+sunflower+microgreens+without+soil&qs=n&form=QBVR&sp=-1&pq=how+to+grow+sunflower+microgreens+without+soil&sc=0-46&sk=&cvid=01F627F581C64C34B827C52C96D13818
Good luck
Hello this link might be helpful
https://gardeningwithconfidence.com/blog/sunflower-microgreens/
I would check out a microgreen seed catalog for specifics like this one: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/microgreens/ and then you could grow them in an old cake travel case. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/plants/grow-greens-simply-salad-microgreens-in-a-repurposed-cake-carrier-44257436
Grow Greens Simply-Salad Microgreens in a Repurposed Cake Carrier.
Sunflower microgreens will grow like any type of sprouted greens, this should help
https://www.feastingathome.com/how-to-grow-microgreens/
This will show you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIbKXW7vNYE
Get something like this: https://amzn.to/3HGEudH and just order the sunflower seeds
I have found this article https://savvygardening.com/edible-sunflower-shoots/ it may help you out.
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