Kale - Red Russian - Microgreens Seeds
Latin Name: |
Brassica oleracea |
Other Name(s): |
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Presoak: |
No Soak |
Preferred Growing Medium: |
Soil or Hydroponic |
Seeding Rate per 10"x 20" tray: |
1 oz |
Blackout Time: |
1-2 days |
Germination Time: |
2-3 days |
Estimated time to Harvest: |
8-12 days |
Microgreen Color: |
assorted red and pink stems with dark green leaves |
Microgreen Flavor: |
strong broccoli (brassica) flavor, nutty and rich |
Microgreen Texture: |
crunchy, fresh |
Nutrients: |
Vitamins A, C, and K, antioxidants, fiber, iron, and copper |
Growing Directions:
Growing kale microgreens is quite easy. As long as you follow a few basic steps, you should have a plentiful harvest of microgreens in no time.
Prepare your growth medium, whether it be soil or a hydroponic growth mat, by getting it sufficiently moist. Spread seeds evenly across the surface of the growth medium. The denser you sow the seeds, the thicker your crop will turn out. However, be wary of over-seeding, which can lead to to the seeds becoming overcrowded, leading to crop failure.
After seeds are sown, cover for one to two days to allow seeds to germinate, and then uncover seeds and place under a grow light or in a place in your home that gets a lot of sunshine (rotate crop if next to a window to prevent "bending" in the microgreens). Continue to water when needed for up to a week and half. By then, you should have a bounty of little greens to incorporate into your meals.
For more detailed instructions on growing, as well as some troubleshooting and tips, please visit our Soil Growing Directions page or our Hydroponic Growing Directions page
Facts:
Kale is an extremely nutrient dense food source. With microgreens you can receive all of the health benefits of kale and avoid the sometimes bitter taste that comes with full grown kale. Some of the health benefits of this amazing vegetable include:
- Full of antioxidants that reduce free radicals, which aids in cancer prevention
- Anti-inflammatory, which reduces swelling and pain in the body
- Fortifies immune system and improves brain health
Seeds per Package:
- 1 oz - Approximately 8,000 seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 32,000 seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 128,000 seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 640,000 seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 3,200,000 seeds