{"product_id":"microgreen-sprouting-seeds-ruby-chard","title":"Microgreen\/Sprouting Seeds - Ruby Chard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby Chard Microgreens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis microgreen has a mild flavour with a gentle earthy note and a hint of sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flavourful addition to meals with stunning bright red stems and soft green leaf colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContain Vitamin A, C, and K, with antioxidants that support everyday health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular choice with chefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Ruby Chard Microgreens:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow rate is 2.5-3 grams per small, punnet-sized tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Soak - not needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in soil or on a hydroponic mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 3-4 cm of soil to tray. Flatten soil to level. Moisten soil. Sprinkle seeds evenly over surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly water. Cover seeds with a growing tray. Store in a well ventilated, dark spot to germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist or bottom water 1–2 times daily. Keep covered for 2-3 days. Remove top tray and expose it to light. Water as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: 7-12 days when plants are 5-7cm. Harvest 1-2 cm above the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Level of difficulty: Medium).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRuby Chard Seed Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBotanical name: Beta vulgaris \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003espp. vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chemical treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen pollinated variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds per gram: 40 – 60.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth Benefits of Microgreens and Sprouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredibly 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].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes seeds easier to digest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious addition to a salad, sandwich, smoothie or other meal. Add a crunch or a peppery zing depending on the type you choose (\u003ca title=\"Microgreen or Sprout? Best Methods for Different Seeds (and what they taste like)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/best-seeds-for-sprouts-and-microgreens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee a list of different microgreens\/sprouts and their tastes here\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the Difference Between Microgreens and Sprouts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrogreens\u003c\/strong\u003e are grown in soil, a hydroponic growing pad or another growing medium such as \u003ca title=\"Urban Revolution Cocopeat soil products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Cocopeat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecocopeat\u003c\/a\u003e. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information see our article - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/5-ways-to-grow-microgreens-and-sprouts\" title=\"5 Ways to grow Microgreens and Sprouts plus the difference between them and their health benefits.\"\u003e5 Ways To Grow Microgreens and Sprouts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Store Microgreen and Sprouting Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore 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 \u0026amp; pulses should be refrigerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSome of our Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Snow Pea Micro Greens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-seeds-snow-pea-oregon-sugar-pod?variant=44796022554897\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSnow Pea Oregon Sugar Pod\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"coriander Micro Greens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-heirloom-seeds-50g-coriander\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoriander Microgreens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-heirloom-seeds-50g-beetroot\" title=\"microgreen beetroot\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeetroot Microgreens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"basil microgreens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-seeds-100g-basil?variant=44750203355409\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBasil Microgreens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"sunflower microgreens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-seeds-100g-sunflower-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAustralian Black Sunflower Microgreens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20microgreen-sprouting-seeds-broccoli\" title=\"Broccoli microgreens\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-seeds-broccoli?variant=44750393377041\" title=\"Broccoli microgreens\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBroccoli Microgreens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-seeds-100g-green-cabbage-1\" title=\"cabbage microgreens\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Cabbage Microgreens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"kale Red Russian Microgreens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/copy-of-microgreen-sprouting-seeds-100g-kale-red-russian\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKale Microgreens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mung Micro Greens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-seeds-mung-bean?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMung Microgreens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"mustard Micro Greens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-seeds-mustard-green?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMustard Microgreens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-seeds-radish-daikon\" title=\"Radish Daikon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRadish Daikon Microgreens \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Put all your Seeds! - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"timber seeds box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/wooden-seed-packet-storage-box-with-resizable-compartments?variant=46238760264\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTimber Seeds Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to send seeds to Tasmania or South Australia***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Revolution Australia","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":53777307402513,"sku":"SEE437","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":53777307435281,"sku":"SEE438","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1776\/4753\/files\/ChardRubyMicrogreens.jpg?v=1784041996","url":"https:\/\/www.urbanrevolution.com.au\/products\/microgreen-sprouting-seeds-ruby-chard","provider":"Urban Revolution Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}