(Helianthus annuus) Organically grown and certified. Mild, nutty flavor. Harvest from 3-6" or just before the first true leaves emerge. Sunflower shoots can be eaten fresh, added to salads, used as a garnish, or used in a wide variety of dishes. Tested negative for the presence of E. coli 0157 and Salmonella. Organically grown and certified. Avg. 11,100 seeds/lb. Days to Maturity: 7-10 Any of our flavorful Sprouting Seeds can be used in a variety of favorite recipes, including stir-fry, salads, sandwiches and soups. One 4oz package of seeds will produce approximately 1.5 lbs of sprouts. Directions: Place 1 to 2 tbsp. seeds in a wide mouth jar. Cover with mesh and secure with rubber band. Add water, swirl and drain. Add 1 cup of cool water and soak for 4 to 8 hours. Drain. Rinse twice a day, refill jar with cool water, swirl and drain. Drain well and do not over water, Invert jar and prop at an angle in a sink or bowl. Ready in 4 to 6 days. Refrigerate to store. OR Directions: Rinse seeds. Soak seeds in water for 4 to 8 hours. Drain. Spread 2 or 3 layers deep in the bottom of a sprouting tray. Rinse or spray mist thoroughly twice a day. For juicer stems grow with the roots in 1/4" of water. Keep covered; condensation formed helps the hulls fall off. For greener leaves, cover with plastic bag and expose to bright indirect light for the last day or two. Ready in 7 to 10 days. At GreenView Aquaponics, we have chosen not use ANY herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers or other synthetic chemicals in our production, even if they are OMRI approved; however, we have made a conscious choice not to become organically certified, even though we follow and exceed organic growing practices . All seeds we purchase, save and sell are non-GMO.