Mustard Microgreens

Product: Mustard Microgreens

Product type: SEED ()

Botanical name: Brassica juncea

Mustard microgreens have green leaves with red veins. Easy-to-grow with a spicy, delicious flavour, very similar to horseradish. Can also be grown as sprouts. Highly nutritious, mustard is believed to stimulate the immune system and have a tonic effect.

Container: Seedling tray (29 x 34cm) or microgreen tray (29 x 14cm)

Soak time: Wash seed, then soak for 8 hours

Sow When: Best at 16 - 25 °C; avoid hot weather

Quantity: 2.5g (1 tsp) to a seedling tray; 1.25g (½ tsp) to a microgreen tray

Method: Spread organic potting mix 2 cm deep in a tray, moisten well; spread the seed evenly across the top of the mix; gently pat seeds down; cover with damp paper towel to keep the seeds moist just until roots reach the soil; place the tray indoors on a well-lit bench or outdoors on a covered deck

Days to Harvest: 15 - 20 days; harvest once the 2nd set of leaves appear; cut just above the soil mix with scissors