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Alfalfa Microgreens Seeds

€1,50 EUR

€30,00 kg

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Characteristics

Type: Alfalfa

The need for soaking: 10-12 hours

The basis for cultivation:

without base
cotton wool
coconut
linen
fabric
peat

Seeding density per berry box is 11x18 cm:

25g

Pressure (load 0.5-1 kg per stack of boxes): yes

Germination time at 20-22°C: 3-4 days

Height at the finish line: 3-5 cm

Yield (dry seeds/cut greens): 1 to 7

Growth time after germination: 3-5 days

Сountry of origin: Italy

Alfalfa seeds “Alfalfa Lyuba”

Young alfalfa sprouts are one of the most popular and healthy types of microgreens to enrich your diet. The seeds are suitable for both excellent sprouts and for growing microgreens! It has a juicy delicate taste and cobweb texture.

Lucerne is a perennial herbaceous plant of the legume family.

Country of origin: Italy.
Botanical name: Medicago sativa.
Other names: lungwort, sowing alfalfa, lucerne.

The Green Chief online shop offers to buy high quality alfalfa seeds + sprouts at reasonable prices without pathogens, and chemicals.

How to properly grow

It's an interesting and simple process that even a child can handle. Follow these basic rules:

Use a substrate that is highly permeable to air and moisture, such as coconut fiber, perlite, vermiculite, soil, or even paper towels. The thickness is 2-3 cm.
Rinse and soak the seeds for 6-8 hours in warm water.
Then spread it evenly over the pallet, pressing it lightly with your hand.
The optimum temperature for the growth of young shoots is 18-22°C.
Light: in spring and summer - on the windowsill, in winter - use phytolamps to stimulate chlorophyll development, and improve the taste and aroma of sprouts.
Spray the seedlings evenly 1-2 times a day with a spray bottle, without watering and not allowing them to dry out.
Cut the finished alfalfa microgreens when they reach a height of 15-20 cm. It can be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly closed container for up to 5-7 days.

Using microgreens

Alfalfa sprouts will add freshness, piquancy, and nutrition to many dishes. They are perfectly combined with vegetables, fruits, cheese, nuts, meat, fish, and various seasonings. Alfalfa microgreens are a great addition to sandwiches, salads, soups, vegetable, meat and fish dishes, smoothies, drinks, and even desserts. Due to its high aesthetic appearance and delicate flavor, restaurant chefs like to use alfalfa microgreens both for cooking and garnishing dishes.