Sprouting sunflower seeds

[MaineMomof4]

I have sunflower seeds in a bowl right now that I am trying to sprout and after 12 hours I'm not really seeing any results. Do you think I'm just being impatient and maybe I just need to wait a full 24 hours to see ay results? I've never sprouted before so if someone can help me that would be greatly appreciated. I soaked them for 6-8 hours and then drained them and put them in a bowl to sprout and I've rinsed them once and they've been sitting for about 12 hours. I need them for a recipe so if someone can help that would be GREAT! Thanks!

[Veganforlife]

...maybe this will help...? The first link is hulled sunflowers seeds. The second link is in the shell...

http://www.sproutpeople.com/seed/sunny.html

or this one?

http://www.sproutpeople.com/seed/sunflowergreens.html

[MaineMomof4]

so basically they don't really change in appearance into an actual sprout if they are a hulled sunflower seed out of the shell? Maybe that's what my problem was that I was waiting for an actual sprout. Thanks for the info!

[HolyGuacamole]

They should grow a little fat tail. I sprout sunflower seeds from the HFS all the time. I only get a teeny little tail on them before I use them, but I do get a tail...

[MaineMomof4]

Ok I did get a little tail looking thing, I guess I did something right then =) Thanks

[spicyfull]

They just don't want you to see them Sprout. Cover them and give them some privicy.:)

[MaineMomof4]

Couldn't wait spicyfull and used them as they were and they worked out great =) Next time I'll take your advice though =)

[Stina]

They just don't want you to see them Sprout. Cover them and give them some privicy.:)

Oh ha ha you! Yeah, I'd recommend just throwing a dishtowel over them so they still get air circulation!