Sunflower microgreens

Nutty and fresh, a little like sunflower seeds, with a hint of sweetness. The leaves are broad and deep green, and the stems are thick and juicy. They’re the crunchiest green I deliver.

Because they’re sturdy, they don’t wilt under a dressing, which makes them the best green for salads, wraps and anything packed for later.

Heat

1 of 5

Sweet

3 of 5

Earthy

4 of 5

Fresh green

4 of 5

Tang

1 of 5

Scored 1 to 5, the way I describe each green to chefs.

Use them like a crunchy salad leaf, by the handful.

• As a saladA whole handful with your usual dressing, on its own or with lettuce.
• In wraps and sandwichesThey keep their crunch under sauce, so they’re made for lunch.
• On rice bowlsWith grilled chicken, tofu or salmon and a sesame dressing.
• As a snackStraight from the box, or with hummus.
• On burgersIn place of lettuce, for more crunch.
• In stir friesTossed in for the last few seconds, so they stay crisp.

It pairs well with pea shoots: the nutty crunch and the sweet, tender leaves make a salad on their own, with lemon and olive oil.

Put the box in the fridge as soon as it’s in. In the fridge, in the closed box, they stay fresh for up to 10 days. Keep them dry, and rinse them just before you eat them.

More tips are in my guide to storing and using microgreens.

A single pack is 60 g of sunflower microgreens for $7, in a clear box. Sunflower is also one of the four greens in every Super Pack, beside broccoli, red radish and pea shoots: 140 g for the whole box, $25 on its own or $20 a box on the weekly plan.

Delivery is included, no tax is added, and the minimum order for delivery is $20. Any three single packs reach the minimum, or add a Super Pack.

Harvested on Monday, weighed and packed in Richmond, and at your door on Tuesday, during the day, anywhere in Vancouver west of Knight Street. You don’t need to be home: I leave your box at your door.

Orders close at 8 pm on the Sunday before each Tuesday up to the Nov 24, 2026 box, and at 9 am on the Monday before each Tuesday from the Dec 1, 2026 box. Checkout shows your Tuesday before you pay.

Sunflower shoots grow from sunflower seeds. If you’re allergic to sunflower seeds, don’t eat them.

I pack every green in the same place, so any pack may have a trace of another green, mustard included.