How to grow Sunflower Microgreens in Australia
Grow in a shallow tray of moist seed mix, no garden bed needed. Soak the large seeds first, then sow thickly and keep covered briefly until they sprout.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Sun: Part shade
- Water: 3 litres a week, watered every 1 days
- Spacing: 1 cm
- Time to harvest: 10 days
- Time to germinate: 3 days
- Soil pH: 6 to 7
- Frost tolerance: Frost hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | All year | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | All year | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | All year | |
| Melbourne & Victoria | All year | |
| Adelaide & SA | All year | |
| Perth & WA | All year | |
| Tasmania | All year | |
| Canberra & ACT | All year | |
| North Queensland | All year | |
| Darwin & Top End | All year |
Varieties
- Black Oil Sunflower
Harvest and storage
Harvest tip
Ready when shoots stand tall with open seed leaves and the seed husks have dropped. Cut at the base with scissors; they grow as a single crop.
Storage
Harvest and use fresh within 2 to 3 days. Store in fridge in a container.