{"product_id":"broccoli-microgreen","title":"Broccoli","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroccoli is one of the most popular and easy growing microgreen Seeds. Broccoli Microgreens are a superfood that you can grow right in your own kitchen. They are full of health benefits and taste great too. Its crunchy texture and unique flavor add freshness to your food. The Broccoli microgreen is a good source of vitamins A, B, C and E, including the minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and zinc.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a flat shallow tray or a garden pot that is atleast 4-5 inches deep.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill it with clean potting\/garden soil mixed with some manure or vermicompost.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread the seeds evenly and densely on the soil surface and cover them with a thin layer of soil (or sand).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the seeds to germinate for 3-4 days, keeping them in shade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpose your seedlings to sunlight and air as and when most of them start to sprout from the soil surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a balcony or a kitchen spot that receives good sun and air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can use fresh garden soil, cleaned of any impurities or pebbles. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrogreens also grow well in hydroponics. Mix the soil with 30% manure or vermicompost for better results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicrogreens need 4-5 hours of good sunlight. A bright sunny spot near a window or a kitchen shelf is an ideal one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater this plant regularly without letting the soil dry out completely. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater should not splash on the tiny seeds directly. The soil is to be kept moist from the sides using a water spray or a can. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer watering your microgreens twice a day; once in the morning and once in the evening, depending on the room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrogreens are easy to grow and the harvest gets ready in around 7-12 days.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shoots can grow upto 3 inches long, but can be harvested early according to your requirement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a sharp scissor or knife and cut the shoots just above the soil surface carefully, without affecting the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure to not harvest your crop immediately after watering the plant. Keep the medium dry 4-5 hours before the harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the cut shoots with warm water and consume immediately for maximum benefits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container; keeping in mind that they lose their nutritional value with time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecompose the used soil and collect fresh soil when you plan to grow the next batch of your microgreens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43755663097890,"sku":"HOBMG004BR","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/Brocoli.jpg?v=1745221713","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/broccoli-microgreen","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}