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A root vegetable of the brassica family, turnip is a great choice for microgreens. Almost cabbage or kale like flavour of turnip purple top microgreens goes great with almost any preparation without overpowering the taste of the main ingredients. Once ready for harvest, the turnip purple top microgreens have small dark green leaves with variegated white, pink and purple stems. The tender microgreens, packed with Vitamins A, B, C, E, K, beta-carotene, and calcium, magnesium, and iron, have shown to boost cardiovascular health, reduce the risk of diabetes, and improve digestion. In addition to these health benefits, turnip purple top microgreens are relatively easy to grow and flourish in a low to medium light conditions. The seeds will start to germinate in 2-3 days and the microgreens will get ready to harvest in 10-12 days.
Growing guide for Turnip Purple Top Microgreen Seeds
Planting instructions
For sowing microgreen seeds, first choose a container that is around 4-5 inches deep. A flat tray or a pot is suitable.
Fill it with potting soil and spread seeds on the surface, covering them with a thin layer of soil.
Allow the plant to germinate for 4-5 days in dark and moist environment.
Growing Requirements
soil
Fresh seed starter mix is available at any nursery for buying. Handpicked garden soil would also solve the purpose.
spot
A bright sunlit window or a spot that receives 5-6 hours of sunlight is good enough for the microgreen to develop. However, turnip purple top microgreens prefer low to medium level of light to grow.
watering
Gently water twice or thrice a day to keep your microgreens thriving.
how to harvest
Turnip Purple Top Microgreens can grow up to 2-3 inches tall in around 10 to 12 days. You can start harvesting the microgreens after ten days as per requirement.
Take a pair of sharp scissors or a knife and cut the shoots from above the soil, without touching the roots.
Turnip Purple Top Microgreens can be generously used to garnish soups, sandwiches etc.
Disclaimer:
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
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