Sunflower

🧂 Taste Profile

Sunflower microgreens have a nutty, mild, and slightly earthy flavor with a firm, juicy crunch. Their texture is thicker than most microgreens, almost like a tiny sprout or sprouted seed, making them both satisfying and refreshing. The flavor is rich but neutral enough to complement a wide variety of dishes.

💚 Health Benefits

Sunflower microgreens are a nutritional powerhouse, particularly rich in protein, vitamins, and healthy fats:

• High in Vitamin E – a strong antioxidant that promotes skin, brain, and heart health

• Excellent source of B-complex vitamins – supports metabolism and nervous system function

• Rich in Zinc and Magnesium – essential for immune strength and cellular repair

• Loaded with Protein – supports muscle regeneration and satiety

• Contains healthy unsaturated fats – good for heart and brain function

• Supports healthy bones – thanks to calcium and phosphorus content

🍽️ Culinary Uses

Due to their satisfying texture and nutty flavor, sunflower microgreens are a chef favorite:

• Tossed in salads – for crunch and protein

• Sandwiches & wraps – great alternative to lettuce

• Toppings – on avocado toast, grain bowls, omelets, or soups

• Smoothies – can be blended for nutrient boost without bitterness

• Raw snacks – delicious as-is, even for children

🧑‍🍳 Chef Tip: Use fresh and avoid heavy oils or heat — they shine best raw or lightly dressed.

🧊 Storage Tips

Live Plants

• Provide bright light, rotate daily for upright growth

• Bottom water to avoid soggy stems and mold

• Clip only as needed for longer tray life

Harvested

• Keep cool at 3–5°C (37–41°F) in paper towel-lined container

• Avoid crushing; handle gently due to thick stems

• Best used within 5–7 days