Red cabbage - sprouting seeds

Red Cabbage microgreens - seeds for growing (Brassica oleracea var. capitata rubra).
Sprouts are a very valuable and healthy food product.
In germinated seeds, several times more vital substances are formed than in a grown plant.
Young sprouts can be added to salads, made sandwiches with them. They will help diversify the second courses - so the food will not only be healthy, but also more varied.
Suitable for decorating meat dishes and salads.
Germinating seeds for microgreening is easy.
First, they should be thoroughly rinsed, placed in a container for germination and filled with water (water should cover the seeds, and its volume should be 3-4 times the volume of 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.

How to properly harvest microgreens?
1. Selecting the harvest time. Microgreens are harvested 5-12 days after sowing, when they have reached a height of 3-5 cm. It is important to consider that each microgreen has a different harvest time and optimal sprout height.
2. Using clean tools and containers for harvesting.
3. It is necessary to cut the stem of the microgreens above the ground or soil.
4. If the microgreens grew in the soil, the collected sprouts should be thoroughly washed under cold water and left to dry completely on a paper towel. At the same time, all damaged or wilted leaves should be removed.
Following these simple rules will allow you to get high-quality and fresh microgreens for use in cooking or as an additional source of nutrition.
How to store harvested microgreens?
1. Storing in the refrigerator. Place the microgreens in a parchment or plastic bag and then place it in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. This way, the microgreens will stay fresh for up to 7 days. It is not recommended to transfer the microgreens from one container to another to maintain the freshness and quality of the product.
2. Freezing. If you are not going to use all the microgreens in a short period of time, you can freeze them for a longer period. Spread the microgreens on a sheet of baking paper and place it in the freezer for 1-2 hours. Then transfer the frozen mass to an airtight bag and return it to the freezer.
3. Drying is the longest and most labor-intensive way to preserve microgreens, but it ensures the shelf life of the product for several months. Spread the microgreens on a paper towel and leave them at room temperature for 5-7 days to dry.