12-23 days. Beet Rainbow Blend Microgreens Seeds for growing microgreens. Beta vulgaris. Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, High Germination Rate. varigated stems and leaves that have an earthy, almost sweet flavor like Swiss Chard. Rainbow Blend Beet microgreens are easy to grow from seed in soil. Hydroponic mediums aren't suitable for beet seeds. Paper packets available and bulk seed bags.
Growing Rainbow Beet Blend Microgreens Seeds
- Latin Name: Beta vulgaris
- Other Names:
- Beet Seed Presoak: 4 hours max
- Days to Maturity: 12-23
- Germ time: 4-5
- Growth Medium Preference:
- Nutrients: Vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Zinc, and protein
- Microgreen Colors: multicolored micro stems and leaves
- Microgreen Flavor: An earthy flavor much like swiss chard
- Microgreen Texture: Soft and ever so slightly crunchy at the stem
Growing Directions:
Rainbow blend beet require soaking prior to sowing. Soil is the preferred growth medium for beets. Hydroponic grow medium fall short in providing the ideal envrionment that beets require. Bury the beet seed with a little bit of soil. Cover with a paper towel and spray with water until moist and mist often until the seeds germinate and take root. Revome paper towel at that point, otherwise just watch your microgreens poke through the soil.
Harvest rainbow beet microgreens by cutting them all at once a centimeter above the soil line, use scissors or a very sharp blade. You can compost your spent microgreens roots and soil. Reuse your grow tray--just be sure to wash with soap. Try growing a small tray for starters--a paper packet is the perfect amount for a test grow.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 oz - Approximately 1,250 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 5,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 100,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 500,000 Seeds