Red mustard (microgreens)

Sarepta red mustard (seeds for germination) - Brassica juncea L.
Take a pre- sowed mat.
Place it in a specific area inside of mini- nursery.
Water the mat uniformly.
Close mini- nursery with the cover.
Water regulary every day.
The seeds start to germinate very fast.
Once the seeding reaches around 5 cm of height, it can be harvested cutting the part just above the with the scissors.

Green sprouts with an appetizing mustard aroma and a light peppery flavor, containing ascorbic acid, rutin and tocopherol, as well as vitamins C, P and E.
Sarepta mustard microgreen has a powerful anti-aging effect, improves blood circulation and stimulates appetite.
It is added to savory salads, okroshka and soups, it goes well with meat and fish.
Microgreen sprouts are young plants in the phase of the first pair of true leaves, when they have the maximum concentration of vitamins,
minerals and other biologically active substances, as well as carotenoids that neutralize free radicals.
Young leaves are used both fresh and boiled. Grown all year round.
With additional lighting, the sprouts will not only be stronger, but also contain more vitamins.
Microgreens are ready for use with the first pair of true leaves: young plants are carefully cut with scissors at soil level.
For regular obtaining of microgreens, it is advisable to sow every two weeks.

Sprouted seeds are a very valuable and healthy food product. In germinated seeds, several times more vital substances are formed than in a grown plant.
Sprouted mustard seeds, distinguished by their sharp taste, contain a lot of vitamins A, B1, B2 and C, essential oil, phosphorus, potassium and iron.
Mustard sprouts can simply be eaten with bread or sprinkled on boiled potatoes. Suitable as a seasoning for egg dishes or for sandwiches (especially with cheese).
Germinating seeds is easy. They should be thoroughly rinsed, placed in a container for germination and filled with water.
The water should cover the seeds, its volume should be 3-4 times the volume of the seeds.
Seeds should be soaked in water for 4-12 hours (depending on their size) until they swell. Then drain the water.
Store swollen seeds without water in a covered container so that they do not dry out before germination.
You need to germinate seeds from 2 to 10 days (depending on the variety). At least twice a day, germinating seeds should be moistened
(filled with water and drained again). Grow overgrowths of germinated seeds in the light. Cut off the seedlings and squeeze the juice out of them.

Eng.: Brown mustard, Indian mustard, Russian mustard, sarepta mustard. Suom.: Sareptansinappi. Sven.: Salladssenap. Bot. syn.: Sinapis juncea L.