Get the most out of the Sunflower Seeds you grow! 🌱

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Learn how to grow sunflower microgreens to get the most nutrition and goodness from the sunflower seeds you grow.
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@nwbdirge1198 3 месяца назад

Ngl when he just straight up ate them i was surpised i thought you were growing these into more sunflowers haha

@dimitrijekrstic7567 2 месяца назад

Nah he said it was for microgreens, that's what they call all of these very small, easy and quick to grow, but highly nutritious supposedly plantlets

@Willi.am05 2 месяца назад

@@dimitrijekrstic7567 Its well documented that most microgreens are very nutritious.

@RoboMuskVsLizardZuckerberg 2 месяца назад

Send this to vegan. We eat babies plants

@MelancholyKnight 2 месяца назад

@@Willi.am05Instructions unclear i'm drunk on malt liquor

@siraftel7915 2 месяца назад

@@RoboMuskVsLizardZuckerbergHahahhaah

@lawnmower16 2 месяца назад

Went from "oh he's gonna show us the best way to eat sunflower seeds" to "oh he means nutrition for the flowers to grow" to " did he just eat baby sunflowers??"

@benjaminmclaren8782 2 месяца назад

Those poor babies. They never got the chance to praise the sun!

@doursen 2 месяца назад

lawnmower

@uncletiggermclaren7592 2 месяца назад

Baby sheep, baby cows, baby deer . . . tasty.

@mj31382 2 месяца назад

But, he did eat the seedlings

@sandybridge4401 2 месяца назад

Lol same 😂

@toomuchglitters7254 2 месяца назад

Now I can sate the primal urge to eat grass like an ungulate.

@riverjacobs2023 2 месяца назад

THISSS REAL 😂😂

@mihailmilev9909 2 месяца назад

Lmao

@mihailmilev9909 2 месяца назад

@@riverjacobs2023yes

@mihailmilev9909 2 месяца назад

@@riverjacobs2023yesss

@mihailmilev9909 2 месяца назад

@@riverjacobs2023yess

@kittychan3645 3 месяца назад

Sunflower sprouts are so delicious! I always look for these at my farmers markets.

@vomm 2 месяца назад

every sprouts are

@heehoopeanut420 2 месяца назад

@@vommfr. sprouts get slept on, they're so good and good for you!

@AD-lh3jk 2 месяца назад

Has this confirmed that humans like the baby form of various life forms for food 😐

@vomm 2 месяца назад

@@AD-lh3jk Not only humans! It's easy prey and most nutritious

@ConnerWithAnE_ 2 месяца назад

Would you say they taste like unseasoned sunflower seeds? Like the little portion within? Or what’s the flavour like?

@cat-.- 2 месяца назад

One day you will find someone who treats you right, knows what environment you need to sprout and grow, gives you protection and sunshine when you need it, gently touch you, and after 7 days he takes scissors cuts you in half and say you taste a lil nutty and pretty crisp

@AscendedCup 2 месяца назад

How romantic

@BM_Pink Месяц назад

The dream 🤤

@user-fb4vj7vu6v Месяц назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@germainedaniel8720 Месяц назад

That'll be my dream girl😂

@SoLuVaBle299 22 дня назад

Still better than Twilight 😂

@gendoll5006 3 месяца назад

I did this and the birds went NUTS! They actually ate the first set of leaves and just left a pot of little green stubs lol. Surprisingly, a lot are starting to grow back! I bird proofed it now lol.

@Pokesus 2 месяца назад

They must be delicious 😂

@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808 2 месяца назад

Sunflower sprouts are really good!

@DudeTotally1000 2 месяца назад

You can't blame the birds but damn are they annoyingly good at eating our stuff. 😂

@vidstar7 2 месяца назад

@@PokesusThe birds?

@veryberry39 2 месяца назад

@@vidstar7 Birds LOVE tender green shoots, which I just learned this year in my first garden. If you're planting things like peas, carrots, anything that's direct-sown outdoors, it's best to cover them until they get larger. I had a pot full of carrots, and at this point half of them are gone because the birds ate them while they were small and tender. XP

@raraavis7782 2 месяца назад

Nice. That's a clever way of sprouting them! I never had sunflower microgreens

@snowpaw360 2 месяца назад

They are pretty good, be sure to harvest before the first true leaf grows since its rough and kinda tough.

@raraavis7782 2 месяца назад

@@snowpaw360 Thanks for the tip 👍🏻

@Meraxes6 2 месяца назад

They’re tasty, not bitter

@fjalar4856 2 месяца назад

Delicious❤🌻

@ezranasri5009 2 месяца назад

You are so cute 🥺🥰

@garyi.2954 2 месяца назад

You can taste the newly born life force.

@robosing225 Месяц назад

The hollywood illuminati say the same.

@hamoostaffat 2 месяца назад

Been growing sunflowers for almost 40 years and I never knew the shoots were edible till right now 😅

@CreateAgain 2 месяца назад

Same. I just discovered what micro greens really are.

@Cenot4ph 2 месяца назад

They're not useful as food whatsoever

@hamoostaffat 2 месяца назад

@@Cenot4ph your not a gardener are you? If you were you would know just how many nutrients, minerals and sugars are in shoots and sprouts and you wouldn't have posted that 🤣 Even sunflower seeds are great for our bodies as they help protect our hearts, our immune systems and even our bones But of course I'm sure you have some great new information out just this week that tells us all that is just outdated and false right??

@beaver_warrior Месяц назад

@@hamoostaffat Microgreens are a fad😂 There’s far more nutrients in the seeds before the sprouts consume it all to start growing. And there’s far more vitamins and nutrients in fully developed vegetables that have had time to grow fully. You harvest and eat microgreens at most nutritionally inefficient time where they’ve consumed all the nutrients stored in the seed for growth but haven’t had enough time to grow enough to produce and store their own nutrients. Eating microgreens is like eating extremely underripe fruit. Sure you might like the texture but don’t lie and be pretend that apple blossoms are more nutritious than ripe apples. There’s a reason we eat eggs and chickens but not day-old chicks 😂😂😂

@hamoostaffat Месяц назад

@@beaver_warrior that's not how seeds work, seeds do not hold everything needed to grow greenery, they have enough to start the shoot and tap root, thats when the root starts to eat enough to grow leaves, there are far far more nutrients in shoots than seeds, comparing chicken eggs to leafy shoots just shows you don't know what your talking about, microgreens have been a thing for over 40 years, thats not a fad my friend, its something you don't understand so you try and put it down, if they were no better than the seeds they come from then why don't you try to cut the tap root off when it's about 3mm long and see if it will still grow, I guarantee it dies because the seed has been used up long before then in most cases, take walnuts for example, soon as the root touches the soil and the shoot turns green you can peel the rest of the seed shell off and it grows, take the root off and leave it connected to the seed it will die 🤦‍♂️ Never heard of kiviak? What about Balut? Do you not know most meat birds become "nuggies" after less than 2 months of age? Most veggies havnt even started growing their flowers by then way to compare apples and oranges

@DaFlyingMarMar 2 месяца назад

Honestly those sprouts did look pretty tasty

@nofurtherwest3474 2 месяца назад

Why do sunflowers create so many seeds?

@DaFlyingMarMar 2 месяца назад

@@nofurtherwest3474 because sunflowers are actually what are called "Composite Flowers" the actual sunflower flower people think is the flower, isn't actually the flower! The little buds on the "flower" are the real flowers!! And every ovary in each flower, when pollinated, becomes a single seed! 🌻 Nature is amazing!

@loredore5386 2 месяца назад

@@DaFlyingMarMarlove the open & encouraging educational vibes in here 🌞

@sophroniel 2 месяца назад

I didn't even know they were edible like that!

@nofurtherwest3474 2 месяца назад

Can I do this with store bought seeds?

@anlasma7942 2 месяца назад

@@nofurtherwest3474no they're roasted and dead

@nofurtherwest3474 2 месяца назад

@@anlasma7942 ohhh thx

@harryturnbull963 2 месяца назад

@@nofurtherwest3474 you certainly can fella. Not with toasted seeds, but ordinary sunflower seeds, for sure! Don't need the husk/shell to be on, those will just be cheaper most likely.

@ellem8990 2 месяца назад

A lot of sprouts (maybe all?) are and they all taste different. I've been eating them since I was a kid.

@damonhill4909 2 месяца назад

Yes, we've done sunflower, buckwheat, radish, and several other Microgreens at our farm. We sell them at local farmers markets. I think my favorite is radish. I love the spicy crunchy texture and flavor. Yumm!❤

@dorothypettijohn1037 2 месяца назад

I agree radish micro greens are the tastiest especially on sandwiches!

@nativeoutdoors1780 2 месяца назад

Radish sprouts are the best

@Axel-im6si Месяц назад

Are these a better tasting alternative to sprouts...? 🤔

@damonhill4909 Месяц назад

@@Axel-im6si They are the same thing.

@Ethan-pr3rz 2 месяца назад

Malted sunflower seeds is so genius, gotta try it

@cr4zyj4ck 2 месяца назад

I see what you're getting at (malting involves sprouting) but this isn't malting. Malting wouldn't let the plant grow past the initial root stage, activating the maltase enzyme before roasting the seed to allow it to be used for brewing, growing it into a microgreen is way beyond malting. There's no starch/sugar/oil left in the seed at this point, it's all in the plant which is just at the stage to start photosynthesis as it's main source of energy. It's similar but actually something different entirely.

@loredore5386 2 месяца назад

⁠@@cr4zyj4ckGreat helpful response! I’ve always been curious what “malted” really involves. Do you happen to know why malted barley flour is added to so many wheat flour/bread products? Is it only for taste or? Hmm… now I want a chocolate malt milkshake 🙂

@farkasmactavish 2 месяца назад

@@loredore5386Tastes good. That's pretty much it.

@jeremyhula931 2 месяца назад

Thanks. You sold me on sunflowers. I don't know why I never thought of using them for microgreens before.

@gorgeousnoxy481 2 месяца назад

7 days to harvest is amazing wow! 😮

@heehoopeanut420 2 месяца назад

that's the beauty of spouts/microgreens. I've even started doing this with certain hay and grass seeds to give my pet guinea pigs! It's an easy nice treat for them, maybe I should grow myself some while I'm at it lol

@gorgeousnoxy481 2 месяца назад

@@heehoopeanut420 Heck yeah! I was looking at doing broccoli microgreens for salads, which I still might at some point, but the whole idea was that I wanted a crop that was very fast growing and nutritious. Broccoli microgreens are considered to be very fast micro greens and take like 2 weeks to mature, but 7 days is even crazier! That's why I am shocked at how fast these things grow.

@waynemasters8673 2 месяца назад

4+7=11 It actually takes 9

@bagueddy 2 месяца назад

@@heehoopeanut420 how long until you can harvest your guinea pigs?

@myrineae 2 месяца назад

Has a light sunflower seed aroma. Fresh, crunchy, slightly succulent like purslane. Great for salads as well as a wilted green.

@TheCybertron31 2 месяца назад

Sprouting is a clever way to get nutrition from oil seeds without dealing with phytons ❤

@KobiSheero 3 месяца назад

That's cool, definitely trying it this spring

@nethravathidr 3 месяца назад

Me too! I'll buy a bunch of seeds to try it out

@satrah101 2 месяца назад

Same 😊

@OnlineJeeper 2 месяца назад

No need for spring if you're in the middle of winter in your area. This can be done inside with the correct grow lights. Growing sprouts is incredibly easy, and a very healthy source of nutrients. There are so many popular sprouts to choose from as well like broccoli, various beans, obviously sunflowers, basil, radish sprouts, and so on

@somethingsomething404 2 месяца назад

You can do this anywhere, they don’t even really need light.

@OnlineJeeper 2 месяца назад

@@somethingsomething404 yeah I was saying if you're doing them indoors during a time like winter. The sprouts are too young to handle winter, and having some simple lights over them will promote faster and better growth. There's methods where you put sprouts in a jar to let them grow, but if you're really going all in to grow them as an extra source of food that maybe cuts out the need to buy greens from the store, then I'd have the sprouts in a tray to maximize growth as well as having those lights

@SangoProductions213 3 месяца назад

That's interesting. I definitely have a bunch of sunflower seeds. And most are still shelled. Since you're not wanting to grow them to completion, this does allow for space efficient growth.

@TheKiwiGrower 3 месяца назад

Yep you can grow them very densely. They will mostly just be growing from the energy within the seeds and not really from the soil nutrients

@Rokomarn 2 месяца назад

@@TheKiwiGrower I would think the seeds themselves would be more nutritional

@videobruj 2 месяца назад

@Rokomarn I think that the seedlings growth would turn the simple glucose stores in the seed into more complex vitamins and nutrients

@Rokomarn 2 месяца назад

@@videobruj I didn't pay attention to the video close enough but he said it's a good way to eat them without having to shell them so it makes sense

@GamerMasterlink 2 месяца назад

@@RokomarnSeeds have anti-nutrients, so they don't randomly sprout. When you grow them you get more nutrients that way, thus is healthier to eat them this way. But ofc, it's faster to eat the seeds and get nutrients every day that to wait 7 days for them. Both are good imo

@Beetlejuicewashere 2 месяца назад

Looks like im adding sunflower stubs to my list of things to eat, thank you

@codygrimm8791 Месяц назад

Don't want to spend time cracking shells? No problem! Just spend 2-3 weeks letting them sprout. Easy

@Blanch590 2 месяца назад

Micro greens are awesome.

@Junzar56 2 месяца назад

Such a great crop! Sunflower seeds store easily and make a great delicious green food during the winter!

@mrthomas7511 2 месяца назад

I've had sunflower sprouts. I loved them so much. The flavor is just incredible

@Anrym90021 2 месяца назад

I really appreciate it man. This will make my life so much easier. Removing the seeds from the shell has always been so much work and time consuming for me

@markzambelli 3 месяца назад

Thanks for this... I'm about to start this years sunflowers from last years' harvest so I'll do your method and save a few sprouts for potting on. I love sprouts (I usually eat green lentil sprouts as they are so easy) and it never occurred to me to try sunflowers!... thanks again.🌻🍽

@ellanina801 2 месяца назад

I never in my life thought to eat sunflower sprouts, but it makes perfect sense. Im sure my bunny AND chickies would absolutely devour them! Thanks! 😸

@samanthaquant7411 2 месяца назад

Brilliant. You’re two for two on videos I’ve seen that blew my mind!

@juletaurus 2 месяца назад

Sunflower sprouts are INCREDIBLE.

@neldormiveglia1312 2 месяца назад

Those sprouts look so good omg.

@t_smittty 2 месяца назад

They are a staple in my diet. On my eggs in the morning, on my sandwich at lunch, and as a salad with my dinner. They are LOADED with nutrients

@NoahFrye Месяц назад

This video helped me to create a sunflower garden. I used your planting method to start a horde of them. let them grow up a bit then planted them in rows in my garden. 300 plants was a lot of work but my wife's excitement was worth it.

@PurringMyrrh Месяц назад

Thse legit taste amazing and are one of the easiest microgreens to grow! Fab idea.

@lizettewatson366 2 месяца назад

Yum SO nutritious! Love Sunflowers in all forms, thankyou😊

@SunflowerAspenPlays 2 месяца назад

Oh i have GOT to try this! I love trying greens you wouldn't find in grocery stores, and sunflower sprouts sound so tasty.

@MrGelly70 Месяц назад

Awesome idea bro!!! I grow sunflowers 🌻 for fun I have an acre of land I just planted over 5,000 seeds and I have a bunch left and I will do it his !!!

@creeperazul903 3 месяца назад

Quick to grow and easy,

@Doctoranthetardis 2 месяца назад

They taste great!

@natalyazakharova3464 2 месяца назад

I love micro greens❤ 🌱

@chrisfrueh3148 3 месяца назад

Thanks. Big Hug from Switzerland 🇨🇭🏔🚵‍♀️

@marjax633 2 месяца назад

This is essential to know. If greens ever become difficult to obtain, this and and sprouted wheat are excellent sources.

@Arch-Propagandist-Sage 2 месяца назад

Sunflower seed is my favourite snack

@daniellealexandre1381 2 месяца назад

Les oiseaux adorent ça aussi !

@brightasyellow 2 месяца назад

Sunflower sprouts are my favorite! So good but can be hard to find if you don't live near a farmerrs market or in an area where they are common. But so so delicious!!

@bonholio0o 2 месяца назад

Wow genius! Imma give this a try for sure

@user-in8zh7nb1h Месяц назад

Never let them know your next move😂😂

@natalinegloriana3430 2 месяца назад

I love sunflower microgreens too!

@E5PY 2 месяца назад

I never thought about the weight. Thank you!

@youtubeuser4221 2 месяца назад

I've only seen a few of your videos but you're single handedly made me add Sunflowers to the list of things to add to my future garden.

@user-mb1ng6ps3x 2 месяца назад

Fantastic idea! Definitely going to try this rather than growing them to full height next time!

@76marji 21 день назад

YUM! 😋 i didn't picture you letting them get that big, but they will fill my 🥗 salad bowl quickly this way! 😘💨

@roqueluis5 2 месяца назад

It reminds me of Niel saying if a plant aloen comes he will see we eat young babies 😂

@kennstransky 3 месяца назад

yummmmmmm

@53Aubergine 2 месяца назад

Sunflower Sprout & Massaged Kale Salad is my favorite salad!

@naomiwilliams8023 Месяц назад

Ive tried them before they are actually really good

@martika-Taty24 2 месяца назад

Good education and quite satisfying to watch….

@llwessel Месяц назад

Sounds like a great way to get your greens.

@RPS3000 Месяц назад

I love these. Taste so good

@jesterstears7578 2 месяца назад

Wow thank you for the tip !!!! Will definitely try this out as I eat greens every day

@ultimatebigbrainhelth3161 2 месяца назад

Yummy especially as garnish on anything you can think of

@flatbedladyv2191 2 месяца назад

WOW....thats a wonderful idea

@jeffreyjanison747 2 месяца назад

We use these as a garnish sometimes at the fine dining restaurant I work at. Lovely little sprouts!

@gwagner1380 3 месяца назад

Im a big fan of micro greens. I had starters for lots of plants, my favourite being Alfalfa for Alfalfa Sprouts as I love eating them with pineapple and celery, a little salt and powdered chili but then my gastroenterology doc told me that some sprouts can be toxic ( I wasn't eating the ones that can be dangerous if not properly grown) but he scared me really good because I had issues with my intestine so I stopped doing that last year. Last week I went to see my doc and said my intestinal track is doing better and he allowed me to eat more stuff, among that micro greens so with your vid and explanation I am trying Sunflower this year! Thanks as always for the incredible content!!! 😊

@bluedreamkush2392 2 месяца назад

Which ones are more toxic?

@dmhq-administration 2 месяца назад

THEY LOOK SO CUTE! 😆🌱

@pabailon8799 2 месяца назад

Brilliant! 🫡

@skat0rzZzz 2 месяца назад

Spoken like a true Australian hero!

@christinehancock3274 2 месяца назад

I absolutely love sunflower sprouts. They're much yummier than snow pea sprouts

@tesswagner895 2 месяца назад

This is a really great way to eat sunflower greens!!! They have a light salty flavor and are Oh so easy!!! I grow them all winter

@Chr.U.Cas2216 2 месяца назад

👍👌👏 I definitely didn't know this. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved life forms (humans and plants).