Broccoli shoots are ready in 8–9 days.
Broccoli shoots are rich in vitamin A, B, C, E and K. They are also excellent sources of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. They contain pigments such as carotene, chlorophyll, amino acids, enzymes and antioxidants.
Benefits: broccoli microgreens contain sulforaphane, which has anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Broccoli microgreens are rich in fibres, which helps fight constipation. This helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract and promote regularity, which is crucial for the daily excretion of toxins with bile and faeces. Eating sprouts promotes a healthy complexion and hair growth, provides increased energy and may have a weight-loss effect.
Broccoli microgreens must be thoroughly chewed, it is also good to add them to a smoothie; when crushed, the amount of sulforaphane increases.
Use in: salads, smoothies, sandwiches, pasta dishes, in soups as garnishing, etc.
Read more about broccoli microgreens in our blog.
Sowing:
How thickly should I sow the seeds? It all depends on the size of the seeds.
Sowing recommendation for broccoli ~ 2g of seeds on a 10 × 10 cm (100 cm²) tray.