Buckwheat Microgreens

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