Carrot Green Leaf - Microgreen Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Apiaceae |
| Native region |
Central Asia / Europe |
| Mature height |
30-50 cm foliage |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (5-6 hours) |
| Watering |
Regular, even moisture for smooth, non-cracked roots |
| Soil / mix |
Deep, loose, stone-free sandy loam, pH 6-6.8 |
| Fertilizer |
Compost before sowing; avoid fresh manure and excess nitrogen |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Eaten raw, in salads and juices, or cooked in sabzi, soups, halwa and pickles. Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A) and fibre.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Direct-sow seeds thinly about 0.5-1 cm deep in deep, loose soil; keep the surface moist for germination, which takes <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Do not transplant. Thin seedlings to 5-7 cm apart once they are 5 cm tall so roots can swell. Avoid stony soil and fresh manure, which cause forked roots. Roots are ready to harvest about <strong>70-90 days</strong> after sowing.</p>