Radish, Purple Stem(microgreens)

LATIN NAME

Raphanus sativus

DAYS TO MATURITY

10 – 15 Days

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

HYBRID STATUS

Open Pollinated

Purple radish microgreens are substantial, crunchy and taste exactly like radish. Very easy and fast growers. Spectacular purple color makes a great choice to add color and pep to any salad, slaw or sandwich.

About Microgreens

 Microgreens are young vegetable greens that are approximately 1–3 inches (2.5–7.5 cm) tall and fall somewhere between sprouts and baby leaf vegetables. They have an intense aromatic flavor and concentrated nutrient content and come in a variety of colors and textures. While their nutrient contents vary slightly, most varieties tend to contain higher vitamin, mineral and antioxidant levels than the same quantity of mature greens.

Microgreens vary in taste, which can range from neutral to spicy, slightly sour or even bitter, depending on the variety. Generally speaking, their flavor is considered strong and concentrated.

Microgreens are very convenient to grow, as they can be grown in a variety of locations, including outdoors, in greenhouses and even on your windowsill.

Flavour

• peppery, spicy

Texture

• crunchy

Nutrients

• Vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, calcium iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and essential amino acids

Growing Tips

• Good-quality seeds.
• A good growing medium, such as a container filled with potting soil or homemade compost. Alternatively, you can use a single-use growing mat specifically designed for growing microgreens.
• Proper lighting — either sunlight or ultraviolet lighting, ideally for 12–16 hours per day.

Instructions:

• Fill your container with soil, making sure you don’t over-compress it, and water lightly.
• Sprinkle the seed of your choice on top of the soil as evenly as possible.
• Lightly mist your seeds with water and cover your container with a plastic lid.
• Check on your tray daily and mist water as needed to keep the seeds moist.
• A couple of days after the seeds have germinated, you may remove the plastic lid to expose them to light.
• Water once a day while your microgreens grow and gain color.
• After 7–10 days, your microgreens should be ready to harvest