Sunflower, Black Oilseed

34 Reviews

Description
Delicious nutty sunflower taste in a big crunchy microgreen!

*Photos may vary from actual seed of current lot
- Days to Sprout 8 to 10
- Soak Time 4-8 hours
- Yield 1/4 cup seed yields approx. 3 cups of sunflower shoots
- Storage Our seeds should sprout well for a year after you purchase them, if stored in a cool dry place. If you'd like to extend the germination life of your seeds, store them in the fridge. If you store your seeds in the freezer, they'll last even longer!
Nutritional Information

Great source of protein and an excellent source of vitamins B6, and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, and dietary fiber.
Did You Know

The sunflower has been used as a symbol of the sun diety for many indigenous groups across South and North America
Best Sprouting Method
- Sprouting Tray
- Baby blanket
- Soil
As a microgreen only
Sprouting Directions
Tray Method:
- SOAK- Cover the bottom of the sprouting tray with one single layer of seed. Place the tray and seeds in a dish of water and soak for 4-8 hours. (Alternatively, once you've measured your seeds in the tray, you can put the seeds in a bowl, fill the bowl with water, and soak for 4-8 hours.) Drain well.
- RINSE - Twice a day, rinse the seeds. Either rinse under a tap of running water, or use a spray bottle to mist well. Tip the tray to the side to drain well.
- ENJOY - Ready to eat in 4 or 5 days. Refrigerate to store. Sprouts can be refrigerated for up to two weeks in a sealed container. (Sprouts store best when they are fairly dry- do not store immediately after rinsing.)
- TIP for the crunchiest sunflower shoots: Once the roots start to to grow through the bottom holes of the tray, put the sprouting tray in a larger tray, such as a glass baking dish. Fill the larger tray with 1/4" water. This will allow the roots to take up extra water and give the best tasting water-grown sunflower shoots!
Soil

Prepare enough moisture into your soil ahead of time
- Soak the sunflower seed 4-8 hours.
- Sprinkle the soaked seeds over the moistened soil in a tray, and press them gently into the loose soil. Cover loosely with a clean towel, unbleached paper towel, plastic, or a thin layer of soil to maintain humidity. Stack an empty tray on top of the towel/plastic. Put weight in the empty tray. This will help root the seeds into the soil. Check daily to determine the moisture
- After the seeds begin to germinate, you can remove the towel/plastic and continue spritzing the seed twice daily until it reaches desired height.
- Growing tips: Adding a tsp of liquid kelp to the water is beneficial.Make sure this large seed is completely covered so it stays moist. To obtain great germination, keep your seeds at a steady temperature (70F).After germination, avoid keeping the soil too moist.
10x20 microgreen tray seeding rate: 150g to 180g seed per tray

Tip for easier hull removal: 2-3 days before harvesting, lightly mist the sunflowers and gently lay over top plastic wrap that creates a greenhouse effect. Lightly brush your hand over top and the husks should start removing easier.

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Review Snapshot

Average Customer Rating (based on 34 reviews)

Customers most agreed on the following:

Pros: The Flavor (18), The Appearance (7), The Taste (4),
Best uses: In a Salad (22), By Itself (7), As an Ingredient (5),
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle (22), DIY`er (7), Food Connoisseur (5)

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Favorite Sprout

By: LetYourFoodBeYourMedicine Verified Buyer
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from Hendersonville, NC US on February 5, 2016
Pros: The Flavor
Cons: None
Best uses: In a Salad
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

This is my favorite sprout for taste and looks. These had almost a 100% germination rate and were very vigorous and healthy. Love them!

18 of 31 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

Best Sprouts

By: Sprout girl Verified Buyer
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from Malo, WA US on January 28, 2016
Pros: The Flavor
Best uses: In a Salad
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

Love these sprouts, they taste just like sunflower seeds

16 of 29 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

Black oil seed sunflower

By: Paradise Acres Verified Buyer
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from Manton , MI US on September 11, 2016
Cons: Must have plenty of light and good ventilation
Best uses: In a Salad
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

We grow these as microgreens. We love the vigorous growth, nutty flavor, and good germination rates .

15 of 26 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

Order Ahead

By: Jon G Verified Buyer
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from Cohasset, MA US on September 22, 2017
Pros: The Appearance
Cons: 236 Jerusalem Rd.
Best uses: In a Salad
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

Reliable and affordable, I always get my sunflower shoot seed from Mumms, just make sure you order 3 weeks ahead of when you need them. I usually order double what I need so I never run out..

13 of 19 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

the best!

By: Sprout Queen Verified Buyer
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from Kaua'i, HI US on January 20, 2018
Pros: The Flavor
Cons: none
Best uses: In a Salad
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

I've been sprouting for decades and these are the best I've ever used! Great germination, delicious taste, sturdy structure. I grow them on a mix of coco coir and earthworm castings for fantastic results.

11 of 15 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

Amazing sunnies!

By: Myriah Farms Verified Buyer
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from Darby, MT US on September 27, 2017
Pros: The Taste
Cons: None! :)
Best uses: As an Ingredient
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

I have used only this source for my sunflower microgreen seed source for the past year, and the results have been amazing! Sunnies add a crunch and fresh flavor to everything, from sandwiches to omelettes to salads. Remarkably, sunnies contain more than 20% protein with an excellent protein profile. As for the company, when I have had questions, which I posed in an email, they actually called me back on the phone, and took time to address the issues. Thanks, Mumms!

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Never-fail sunnies!

By: MT Gal Verified Buyer
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from Darby, MT, MT US on November 17, 2016
Pros: The Appearance
Best uses: In a Salad
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

Excellent seed for microgreens. I've purchased from several other sellers in the past, but no other source offered such a consistent maturing seed, simplifying harvest. Tasty, gorgeous sunnies!

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Literally, the best!

By: Sprout Queen Verified Buyer
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from Lihue, HI US on February 19, 2018
Pros: The Appearance
Cons: none
Best uses: In a Salad
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

I've been sprouting for decades, both at home and professionally, and last year ordered these sunseeds from Mumm's. Last year's batch was superb, and the ones I bought this year are even better - the VERY best I've ever used! They are extremely viable, high germination rate, so vigorous that they throw off almost all of the shells, and are ready two days earlier than I've ever experienced in the past. I hope this superior quality will continue in the future.

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Great germination

By: Happy Valley Greens Verified Buyer
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from State College, PA US on January 21, 2018
Pros: The Flavor
Cons: none
Best uses: In a Salad
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

I am very happy with the germination, growth and taste. The quality of the seeds exceeded my expectation. I also like the price! Thank you

8 of 15 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

Smaller Sized Sunflower Seeds?

By: Dave Goldring Verified Buyer
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from North Bonneville, WA US on February 14, 2018
Pros: The Flavor
Cons: PO Box 512 USPS 205 Far West Drive (physical Address
Best uses: In a Salad
Describe Yourself: Healthy Lifestyle

For the record, I've always considered Mumm's the best of the best. However, this latest batch of Sunflower Microgreen Shoots is not what I expexted from previos experience. Much smaller seeds and much different yeild/growth. I'm confident you can explain this difference in product?

7 of 14 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No