Pre-soak: Yes for 24 hours
Germination/black out time: 4-5 days
Time to harvest: 15-19 days
Height: 4-7cm
Flavour: Mild nutty flavour
Nutrients: Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D, E and K
Good source of Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Protein, Fibre, Folate, Omega 3+6 & Amino Acids
Health Benefits include:
Skin, hair & brain – vitamin A & omega-fatty acids promote glowing skin, shiny hair & maintaining a healthy brain
Bones & teeth – vitamin K & manganese helps build & maintain healthy bones, calcium helps develop & protect bones
Alzheimer’s – vitamin E helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease by protecting cells, lipids, and vitamin A from damage
Heart – vitamins E & C + selenium improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels, managing hypertension to protect arteries from injury lessening the risk of heart disease
Pregnancy – folate & B-vitamins create new cells, promoting healthy brain & spine development in early in pregnancy
Immune system – vitamin C keeps a robust immunity & collagen development
Thyroid – selenium regulates thyroid hormone activity stabilizing cell damage
Digestion – fibre promotes & aids a strong digestive system
Remove any black husks (i.e. empty seed casing) from the sunflower shoots before consuming
