Mizuna Red for Microgreens Organic

Organic Mizuna Red Seed for Microgreens

Growing Time: 8 - 12 Days

Ideal Temperature: 20°C

Seeding Rate: 12 - 18g per microgreen tray or 3 - 5g 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 is no pathogens present.
• Sprinkle seeds over compost and press down gently.
• Cover with a fine layer of compost.
• Cover seeds with another tray to keep in darkness for 2-5 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^oC
• You should see signs of germination after a couple of days.
• Cut after about ten days or later to let true leaves develop.

Harvesting:

When you are happy with your crop then cut your mizuna greens close to the compost and gently rinse off any compost. 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.