Description
- Mild, sweet, flavoured kohlrabi micro greens are easy to grow indoors in containers, and they can be used to add flavor, texture, and visual appeal to mixed salads. The great thing about kohlrabi is that it is not very demanding in terms of temperature, and the seeds will germinate in soil that is anywhere 10 and 30 °.To harvest your kohlrabi micro or baby green crop, cut the seedlings off just above the soil surface.
- Where to grow: Balcony or Kitchen Sowing season: Throughout the year Flavour : Mild Cabbage Colour : Dark purple with green
- Soil – You can use fresh garden soil, cleaned of any impurities or pebbles. Microgreens also grow well in hydroponics. Mix the soil with 30% manure or vermicompost for better results.
- Sunlight – Microgreens need 4-5 hours of good sunlight. A bright sunny spot near a window or a kitchen shelf is an ideal one.
- Water – Water this plant regularly without letting the soil dry out completely. Water 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. Prefer watering your microgreens twice a day; once in the morning and once in the evening, depending on the room temperature.
- Microgreens are easy to grow and the harvest gets ready in around 7-12 days. The shoots can grow upto 3 inches long, but can be harvested early according to your requirement.
- Make sure to not harvest your crop immediately after watering the plant. Keep the medium dry 4-5 hours before the harvest. Rinse the cut shoots with warm water and consume immediately for maximum benefits
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