How to Grow Sunflower Microgreens

A warm-season micro for the home garden across the warmer US.

Sunflower Microgreens are a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Sunflower Microgreens in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the sunflower microgreens page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Black Oil Sunflower, The standard for nutty microgreens (True Leaf Market)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: part sun to light shade, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 1 cm (0 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 1 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 3 L per plant every day in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Damping off and Mould. In humid regions, Damping off can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Sunflower Microgreens are usually ready to harvest in about 10 days. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant sunflower microgreens where you garden.

See also: Sunflower Microgreens in the plant library →

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