Broccoli microgreens have lots of nutritional value and they are less bitter in taste than their mature counterparts. Its crunchy texture and unique flavor add freshness to your food. Learn about microgreens in our complete guide to microgreens.

Broccoli microgreens get ready to be harvested within 6-10 days of planting. These small microgreen leaves have incredibly high nutritional content compared to the broccoli crowns. For home gardeners, broccoli microgreens are the simplest to grow. Just follow these simple steps and you’ll be eating microgreens within a week.

Growing Broccoli Microgreens

As we said earlier, growing broccoli microgreens is easy-peasy. Once you master the art of growing microgreens, your kitchen will be full of this nutritional-packed food.

Material

Gather the essentials you will need to grow broccoli microgreens. Start by grabbing some high-quality broccoli microgreen seeds from AllThatGrows. You will also need a container or a tray to grow these seeds. Use shallow trays with drainage holes for the extra water to seep out. 

Next, you need some potting mixture for your microgreens. Once, you gather all the material for growing microgreens. You will have to figure out the lighting source for your microgreens. If you choose to grow these greens indoors, you’ll have to install grow lights or LED lights.

 

Planting The Broccoli Microgreens

The great part about growing broccoli microgreens is that they take care of themselves once planted. It’s not necessary to soak the broccoli microgreen seeds before planting them.

Start by filling your planting tray with the potting mixture. Spread the microgreen seeds evenly on the soil and tap them gently. Cover as much soil as possible with seeds to get dense produce.

Spray some water on the top of the soil, do not soak your seeds by overwatering. Now place a tray on the top of your container to cover your seeds. Tuck your microgreens for 2-3 days, they will use the darkness and moisture to germinate.

Germinating & Growing

Remove the lid once you see small leaves shooting out of the soil. Water your broccoli microgreens nicely allowing the excess water to drip out of the drainage holes. The white fiber that comes out of the soil is root hair. Don’t mistake the roots for the mould, keep a tray under your container, and fill it with water. Watering your microgreens using a tray will keep your plants hydrated and will remove the chances of any bacterial growth.

These sprouts will grow into microgreens within a few days. The broccoli might be a little discolored at first but it will turn green once you expose them to sunlight. Keep them under the light for 7-8 hours every day and in no time they’ll become green in color. Whether it is sunlight or grow lights, give them all the light they need.

Harvesting

Your microgreens will get ready to be harvested when they are 2-3 inches tall. Once you see the true leaves appearing, that’s your cue to chop the leaves. The microgreens usually get ready between 10-14 days of planting them. Stop watering your microgreens about 12 hours before harvesting.

Cut the microgreens just above the soil level. Chop them in bunches with a help of a kitchen knife. Store them in your refrigerator in an air-tight container or pluck them fresh when you require them.

FAQ’s

How long does it take to grow broccoli microgreens?

It takes around 10-14 days to grow and harvest broccoli microgreens. Use the right light and growing medium to grow a healthy batch of microgreens.

How do broccoli microgreens taste?

Broccoli microgreens taste less bitter than their mature counterparts. You can use these little greens in sweet dishes to balance out the taste.

What’s the best way to consume microgreens?

The best way to consume microgreens is in their raw form. Microgreens lose their nutrients when cooked. You can add these crunchy greens to your salads, sandwiches, or shakes.

How to harvest & store broccoli microgreens?

While harvesting broccoli microgreens, use a regular kitchen knife or a pair of scissors and cut right above the soil level. Do not pluck it from the roots. 
Use an airtight container to store your microgreens. They should stay fresh for about 4-5 days of harvesting. Keep them refrigerated until you consume them.

What if my microgreens are falling over?

Your microgreens could be falling over because of being dehydrated or because they’re looking for light. Fixing some light and water will help you fix your microgreens. 

Read more to know about common microgreen problems.