Growing microgreens and sprouting are two of the easiest, fastest, most nutritious, and most rewarding methods of growing fresh food at home. You may need a green thumb to grow fruits and vegetables but not for sprouts or microgreens!
Ruby Chard Microgreens
- This microgreen has a mild flavour with a gentle earthy note and a hint of sweetness
- A flavourful addition to meals with stunning bright red stems and soft green leaf colours
- Contain Vitamin A, C, and K, with antioxidants that support everyday health
- Popular choice with chefs
How to Grow Ruby Chard Microgreens:
- Sow rate is 2.5-3 grams per small, punnet-sized tray.
- Pre-Soak - not needed
- Grow in soil or on a hydroponic mat.
- Add 3-4 cm of soil to tray. Flatten soil to level. Moisten soil. Sprinkle seeds evenly over surface.
- Lightly water. Cover seeds with a growing tray. Store in a well ventilated, dark spot to germinate.
- Mist or bottom water 1–2 times daily. Keep covered for 2-3 days. Remove top tray and expose it to light. Water as needed.
- Harvest: 7-12 days when plants are 5-7cm. Harvest 1-2 cm above the soil.
- (Level of difficulty: Medium).
Ruby Chard Seed Details:
- Botanical name: Beta vulgaris spp. vulgaris
- Non-GMO seeds.
- No chemical treatment.
- Open pollinated variety.
- Seeds per gram: 40 – 60.
Health Benefits of Microgreens and Sprouts
- Incredibly nutrient dense and low in calories. One study found that "some microgreens contain up to 40 times higher levels of vital nutrients than their mature counterparts" [1].
- Makes seeds easier to digest.
- Essential minerals and nutrients contained within the seeds/legumes become more bioavailable after sprouting (i.e. the nutrients become easier for your body to absorb and use).
- Delicious addition to a salad, sandwich, smoothie or other meal. Add a crunch or a peppery zing depending on the type you choose (see a list of different microgreens/sprouts and their tastes here).
What's the Difference Between Microgreens and Sprouts?
Both microgreens and sprouts are the young shoots of germinated seeds - essentially baby plants. You can grow grains, legumes, nuts and seeds as sprouts or microgreens and people are now fully realising the benefits of eating these young plants.
Sprouts are not grown in soil or other growing medium but rather are germinated with only water, usually in a jar or on a paper towel. They do not need light but require rinsing/misting at least twice per day, are ready to eat in 3-5 days and both the seed and plant are consumed.
Microgreens are grown in soil, a hydroponic growing pad or another growing medium such as cocopeat. They require light, are usually ready to eat in 5-15 days depending on what you're growing, and are generally cut off above the soil so only the stems and leaves are consumed.
For further information see our article - 5 Ways To Grow Microgreens and Sprouts
How to Store Microgreen and Sprouting Seeds
Store seeds in a cool, dry place (under 10°C) or in an airtight container in the fridge. Do not expose to moisture or direct sunlight, Grains, cereals & pulses should be refrigerated.
Some of our Microgreen Seeds
- Snow Pea Oregon Sugar Pod
- Coriander Microgreens
- Beetroot Microgreens
- Basil Microgreens
- Australian Black Sunflower Microgreens
- Broccoli Microgreens
- Green Cabbage Microgreens
- Kale Microgreens
- Mung Microgreens
- Mustard Microgreens
- Radish Daikon Microgreens
Where to Put all your Seeds! - Timber Seeds Box
*** Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to send seeds to Tasmania or South Australia***