The red beetroot Microgreens, young leaves with a unique taste, are an exceptionally valuable food component. Delicate, juicy seedlings that have just developed a pair of true leaves that you can easily grow at home come to rescue your exhausted organism. The beetroot in the microgreens form has a nourishing effect on your body. It is a source of easily available iron that stimulates the production of red blood cells. These tiny beetroot plants are therefore recommended for pregnant women and women of childbearing age. It contains large amounts of folic acid, magnesium, sodium and a complete set of vitamins. It has antioxidant properties thanks to the high content of antioxidants. It detoxifies the body and delays the aging process. It has a deacidifying effect, too. Consuming beetroot microgreens improves the functioning of the liver and intestines.

Microgreens are often confused with sprouts, even though they differ from them substantially. They are in fact vegetable seedlings that have developed several true leaves. They are cut and not eaten with seeds like the sprouts. Young plants contain way more nutrients than their ripe counterparts. They are exceptionally aromatic and ornamental. You can grow them all year long, irrespective of the season. They are harvested after they have grown several centimetres tall. These tiny, crisp, juicy leaves will provide you with unforgettable gustatory experience.

To grow microgreens, you need a flat container filled with soil and a sprinkler that will help you to keep the soil moist. The microgreens seeds presented here are very productive. You will be able to harvest rich yield even from a shallow container. Peat or other highly permeable substrate is recommended for growing these young plants. The presented red beetroot seeds should be spread evenly on the soil surface and gently pressed into it. Place the culture in a well-lit place. The germination usually takes from 10 to 14 days. We recommend to cover the container with opaque plastic foil in order to speed up the emergence. Cut the edible parts over the surface after they have reached the desired size. Microgreens are harvested only once.

One package contains 250 grams of seeds. The growing instructions and the sow-by date are printed on the package.

• Use: raw - salads, sandwiches, dish garnishing
• Harvest time: 10 - 14 days after the sow
• Site: indoors - well-lit place
• Weight (in grams): 250 g