{"product_id":"vitamin-boost-mix-1-broccoli-kale-alfalfa-microgreens-10g-organic-seeds","title":"Vitamin Boost Mix 1 | Broccoli Kale Alfalfa | Microgreens | 10g Organic seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll our seeds are kept refrigerated in order to ensure they reach customers in the best possible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide (Microgreens)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a container with drainage holes  - eg supermarket grape\/fruit punnets\u003cbr\u003eLine the bottom of the container with a layer or two or (bleach-free) kitchen roll or similar\u003cbr\u003eSoak seeds in a glass of water for a few hours\u003cbr\u003eSoak the kitchen roll in the container with water and pour off any excess\u003cbr\u003eScatter the seeds over the kitchen roll  and gently press them down to get a good contact\u003cbr\u003eCover the seeds and the kitchen roll with a with a layer of wet newspaper\u003cbr\u003ePlace the container on a sunny draught-free window sill\u003cbr\u003eWater once per day on top of the newspaper \u003cbr\u003eAfter 2-4 days the sprouts will begin pushing up the newspaper - remove the newspaper\u003cbr\u003eHarvest with scissors when sprouts are 4-8cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Guide (Sprouts)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoak seeds in water for approx 12 hours\u003cbr\u003eDrain in a sieve and rinse with cold water\u003cbr\u003eTransfer seeds to a sprouting vessel - these can be purchased, but can easily be made from recycled glass or plastic jars with lids or gauze\u003cbr\u003eIf 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\u003cbr\u003eI find some gauze secured with elastic bands works perfectly well\u003cbr\u003ePlace in a cool dark place (eg larder or kitchen cupboard) for 48 hours\u003cbr\u003eDuring this period, rinse the seeds and drain 3 times a day\u003cbr\u003eSprouting seeds should be visible from day 2\u003cbr\u003eOnce the sprouts are 2-2.5cm long bring the jar into some nice indirect light\u003cbr\u003eAfter about 12 hours the seeds should take on a lovely green colour\u003cbr\u003eRinse the seeds, drain and then harvest \u003cbr\u003eSprouts can be dried off before storing in containers using a spinner or a paper towel \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55599690449272,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/VitaminBoostfront.jpg?v=1783592521","url":"https:\/\/speedy-seeds.co.uk\/products\/vitamin-boost-mix-1-broccoli-kale-alfalfa-microgreens-10g-organic-seeds","provider":"speedyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}