Sunflower Microgreens Nutrition: Uses, Benefits, and How to Grow Them

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Vitamins A, C, and E and minerals including potassium, calcium, and iron are included in sunflower microgreens.

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In addition to being a good source of protein and fiber, they are an excellent complement to any diet.

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Anti-inflammatory sunflower microgreens may lessen the risk of chronic illnesses including heart disease and cancer.

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Salads, sandwiches, and smoothies can benefit from their nutty taste and crunchy texture.

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Seeds, soil, and a container are all you need to grow sunflower microgreens at home.

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Plant sunflower seeds in soil, hydrate them, and harvest them at 2-3 inches tall to cultivate sunflower microgreens.

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Sunflower Microgreens Nutrition: Uses, Benefits, and How to Grow Them

Vitamins A, C, and E and minerals including potassium, calcium, and iron are included in sunflower microgreens.

In addition to being a good source of protein and fiber, they are an excellent complement to any diet.

Anti-inflammatory sunflower microgreens may lessen the risk of chronic illnesses including heart disease and cancer.

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Salads, sandwiches, and smoothies can benefit from their nutty taste and crunchy texture.

Seeds, soil, and a container are all you need to grow sunflower microgreens at home.

Plant sunflower seeds in soil, hydrate them, and harvest them at 2-3 inches tall to cultivate sunflower microgreens.

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