table{width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-size:14px;line-height:1.1;background-color:#ffffff}table td,table th{padding:5px 10px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word}table td:first-child,table th:first-child{width:18%;background-color:#f9fafb;font-weight:600;color:#111827}table td:nth-child(2),table th:nth-child(2){width:51%;white-space:normal}table tr:hover td:not(:first-child){background-color:#f5f9ff}@media(max-width:768px){table{display:block;width:100%;overflow-x:auto}table th,table td{min-width:120px}table td:first-child{min-width:100px}} @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lora:wght@400;600&family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500&display=swap');h4,h5{font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif}p,td,li,div,span{font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif} The fastest brassica on your shelf — rape microgreens go from seed to harvest in under two weeks with almost zero effort. Very easy to grow — no soaking required, thrives in soil on a beginner's first attempt, ready in 8–12 days Germinates in just 2–3 days and forms a dense, uniform canopy of glossy green leaves with minimal hands-on time Rich in vitamins C, K and provitamin A (β-carotene), plus glucosinolates that convert to health-active isothiocyanates Mild, sweet brassica flavour with crisp stems — ideal for salads, grain bowls, sandwiches and cold-pressed green juices FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE General Specification Common Name Rape microgreens (rapeseed / canola microgreens) Botanical Name Brassica napus Seed Type Conventional, untreated, non-GMO Stem/Leaf Color Pale/cream stems; glossy, deep green cotyledons; uniform dense canopy Flavor & Texture Mild, sweet brassica flavour reminiscent of young kale and broccoli; crisp stems Seed Count per 10g ≈2,500–3,300 seeds (≈250–330 seeds/g) Cultivation Data Difficulty Very easy — beginner friendly Preferred Medium Soil or coco pad; fine potting soil recommended for best yield Seeding Density (1020 tray) 10 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) Seeding Density (10x10 cm) 0.80 g per 10×10 cm Expected Yield ≈300 g per 1020 tray (25×–32× seed-to-harvest ratio) Soaking No soaking required Blackout Days 2–3 days Watering, pH & Temp Keep medium evenly moist; prefer bottom watering. pH 6.0–6.5. Temperature 18–22 °C. Ensure good airflow after germination to prevent mould. Sprouting Time 2–3 days Harvest Time 8–12 days from sowing Health & Nutrition Vitamins Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A (provitamin A / β-carotene) Minerals Calcium, potassium, manganese Notable Compounds Glucosinolates (which convert to bioactive isothiocyanates upon chewing); carotenoids Health Benefits Supports immune function via vitamin C and antioxidant carotenoids; vitamin K supports normal blood clotting and bone metabolism; isothiocyanates derived from glucosinolates are associated with antioxidant and cellular-protective activity ABOUT Rape microgreens (Brassica napus) are one of the most rewarding crops a grower can sow: tiny round seeds that swell, crack and send up pale shoots almost overnight, unfurling into a deep-green, almost velvety canopy within a week. The flavour is gentle and clean — think young kale crossed with a whisper of broccoli — with a satisfying crispness that holds up beautifully in warm dishes without wilting into nothing. Scatter a generous handful over a soft-boiled egg toast, toss them through a warm farro salad, or blend them into a morning smoothie for a grassy, pleasant depth. Rapeseed microgreens offer an exceptional seed-to-plate ratio and, because the seeds are tiny and inexpensive, each tray delivers outstanding value — order now and have your first harvest on the table before the week is out. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Fill your tray with 2–3 cm of moist, fine-textured potting soil or a coco growing pad — no pre-soaking of seeds needed. Level the surface gently with your hand; you will already notice how silky the damp medium feels, which is a good sign it is ready. 2 Scatter 10 g of seeds evenly over the surface of a 25×50 cm tray (about 0.8 g for a 10×10 cm tray). Rape seeds are tiny and round, so a gentle shaking motion from side to side helps them land in a single, mostly non-overlapping layer — aim for seeds just touching, not piled on top of each other. 3 Mist the surface lightly with water, then stack another tray on top (or cover with a dark lid) to create a blackout environment. Place in a warm spot at 18–22 °C. Within 24 hours you will see the first small white tails emerging from the seeds — this is the first exciting moment of the grow. 4 Keep in blackout for 2–3 days total, checking daily. Bottom-water if the medium feels dry — pour water into the outer tray and let the soil drink it up from below. By day 2 or 3, you will find a dense mat of pale yellow sprouts pushing enthusiastically against the cover. 5 Remove the blackout cover once shoots are 2–3 cm tall and move the tray under a grow light or onto a bright windowsill. Within hours, watch the cotyledons begin to turn a vivid, glossy green as chlorophyll floods in — one of the most satisfying colour changes in all of growing. 6 Water once or twice daily by bottom-watering, keeping the medium evenly moist but never waterlogged. Make sure there is good airflow around your trays after germination — a small fan on low works perfectly and keeps mould at bay, which is especially important for dense brassica trays. 7 Harvest at 8–12 days when the cotyledons are fully open and the canopy is a uniform glossy green, before true leaves emerge. Use sharp scissors or a knife and cut just above the soil line. Rinse, spin dry, and enjoy immediately — the flavour is at its brightest and the texture at its crispest right after harvest.
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