11-21 days. Beets are a more advanced microgreen but well worth the effort because of its stunning color and bold flavor. It takes a bit more time to mature, but once grown, the bright stems and leaves look fantastic on any dish! Certified organic.
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Latin Name:
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Beta vulgaris var. Bull's Blood
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Other Name(s):
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Presoak:
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4-8 hours in cold water
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Preferred Growing Medium:
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Soil only
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Seeding Rate per 10"x 20" tray:
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1-1.5 oz
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Blackout Time:
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6-8 days
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Germination Time:
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3-4 days
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Estimated time to Harvest:
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11-21 days
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Microgreen Color:
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vibrant pink and magenta stems with green top
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Microgreen Flavor:
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sweet, earthy
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Microgreen Texture:
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crisp, juicy
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Nutrients:
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Vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, and protein
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Growing Directions:
Grow only in soil. Beets seeds are an abnormally shaped seed, which contributes to why its preferred medium is soil. Their root systems require a bit more room to explore and grab hold. Prepare your soil in your tray by tamping it and making sure it is moist. after pre-soak, sow your seeds and then cover with a thin layer of soil. This provides the ideal conditions for the seeds to germinate. After a while, the beets will start to poke through the the top layer—which also serves to de-shell the seed. Keep covered with the blackout dome for up to five days. After that, place under a grow light until mature! Cut close to the soil line to feature the red stem.
