Vitamin Boost Mix 1 | Broccoli Kale Alfalfa | Microgreens | 10g Organic seeds

By popular demand we are introducing special mixes of organic seeds for growing as Microgreens or Sprouts. This is Organic Microgreens Mix 1 - "Vitamin Boost". This mix is comprised of three vegetables renowned for being packed with vitamins, proteins and antioxidants - Alfalfa, Broccoli and Kale. 

Alfalfa sprouts contain vitamins A, B2, C and D and are also high in minerals such as Iron and Magnesium. They are also rich in protein and amino acids. Broccoli sprouts contain vitamins A, B, C, E and K and are full of minerals including Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Zinc and Potassium. They also contain significant amountd of amino acids and a very high in protein. Kale is packed with antioxidants, calcium, folic acid, potassium, and iron. They are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and folic acid. They also provide excellent amounts of essential minerals like calcium and potassium, plus Vitamin B6

These three all germinate at the same time and have similar growth rates so are ideal to grow together - see the picture of this mix in a suparmarket fruit punnet after just a few days. Can be grown in potting compost but we prefer to grow microgreens in vermiculite - clean and very easy.

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Please note: All our seeds are kept refrigerated in order to ensure they reach customers in the best possible condition.

Germination Guide (Microgreens)

Prepare a container with drainage holes  - eg supermarket grape/fruit punnets
Line the bottom of the container with a layer or two or (bleach-free) kitchen roll or similar
Soak seeds in a glass of water for a few hours
Soak the kitchen roll in the container with water and pour off any excess
Scatter the seeds over the kitchen roll  and gently press them down to get a good contact
Cover the seeds and the kitchen roll with a with a layer of wet newspaper
Place the container on a sunny draught-free window sill
Water once per day on top of the newspaper 
After 2-4 days the sprouts will begin pushing up the newspaper - remove the newspaper
Harvest with scissors when sprouts are 4-8cms

Growing Guide (Sprouts)
Soak seeds in water for approx 12 hours
Drain in a sieve and rinse with cold water
Transfer seeds to a sprouting vessel - these can be purchased, but can easily be made from recycled glass or plastic jars with lids or gauze
If using lids on the jars needs, the lid needs to have lots of small holes to allow water to drain but not allow the seeds to fall through
I find some gauze secured with elastic bands works perfectly well
Place in a cool dark place (eg larder or kitchen cupboard) for 48 hours
During this period, rinse the seeds and drain 3 times a day
Sprouting seeds should be visible from day 2
Once the sprouts are 2-2.5cm long bring the jar into some nice indirect light
After about 12 hours the seeds should take on a lovely green colour
Rinse the seeds, drain and then harvest 
Sprouts can be dried off before storing in containers using a spinner or a paper towel