Buckwheat Microgreens
Buckwheat Microgreens is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Buckwheat microgreens syn. 'buckwheat lettuce' are delicious, fast and easy to grow. The sprouts are very nutritious, rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, F and K; minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium; amino acids and protein (15%). Buckwheat is believed to reduce cholesterol.
Product: Buckwheat Microgreens
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Fagopyrum esculentum
Buckwheat microgreens syn. 'buckwheat lettuce' are delicious, fast and easy to grow. The sprouts are very nutritious, rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, F and K; minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium; amino acids and protein (15%). Buckwheat is believed to reduce cholesterol.
Container: Seedling tray (29 x 34cm) or microgreen tray (29 x 14cm)
Soak time: Wash then soak seed for 8 - 12 hours
Sow When: Best at 20 - 25 °C; avoid winter
Quantity: 12.5g (2 tbsp) to a seedling tray; 6g (1 tbsp) to a microgreen tray
Method: Spread organic potting mix to 2 cm deep; moisten well; spread the seeds evenly on top of the mix and gently pat down; cover the tray with a lid or damp paper towel just until roots reach the soil; place the tray indoors on a well-lit bench or outdoors on a covered deck; keep moist using a sprayer
Days to Harvest: 6 - 8 days; harvest at 5 - 10 cm by cutting with scissors
seeds per packet
Fagopyrum esculentum
Buckwheat Microgreens
Buckwheat microgreens syn. 'buckwheat lettuce' are delicious, fast and easy to grow. The sprouts are very nutritious, rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, F and K; minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium; amino acids and protein (15%). Buckwheat is believed to reduce cholesterol.