Fennel for Sprouting & Microgreens Organic

Organic Fennel Seed for Sprouting

Microgreen Instructions:

Growing Time: 10 - 15 Days

Ideal Temperature: 20°C

Seeding Rate: 30 - 40 g per microgreen tray or 7 - 10g per small seed tray

Pre Soak: No

How To Grow:

• Fill a tray with compost. Firm into tray and moisten the soil.
• It is advisable to use a micro biologically tested compost such as Klasmann Peat Free Seed Compost to ensure there are no pathogens present.
• Sprinkle the seeds over compost and press down gently. You can cover with a fine layer of compost but it is not necessary.
• Spray the seeds with water.
• Cover seeds with another tray to keep in darkness for 2-4 days or until germination occurs.
• Once seeds have germinated, remove cover and place in area with light.
• Keep the compost moist (but not soaking).
• Best kept at a steady temperature of about 20°C. You should see signs of germination after a few days.
• Cut after about two weeks.

Harvesting: When you are happy with your crop then cut your fennel greens close to the compost and gently rinse off any compost. The fennel seed husk can cling to the leaves stubbornly. The longer they are growing for the more husks will fall off. If you feel they are getting too big they can all be harvested all together and stored in a container in the fridge to keep fresh.

Sprouting Instructions:

• Rinse and soak the Fennel seeds in clean water for 5-6 hours.
• Drain and rinse the seeds and put in your sprouting tray or jar.
• Rinse the seeds daily.
• The sprouts should be ready for consumption within six days.