Mustard Florida Broadleaf Seeds - Microgreens or Garden C306

Description

'Florida Broadleaf' mustard
is an annual brassica species, that can rapidly produce large amounts of biomass.
Providing a thick tap root that penetrates 1-3 ft into the soil profile, with thicker fibrous roots that naturally breakup compaction.  If you add radish to your mixture as a wi
nterkill brassica, consider adding some diversity and utilize a mustard in a similar manor. Florida Broadleaf is the only mustard species we supply that can utilized for grazing livestock. Forage from mustards is known for its ability to be utilized as natural dewormer in livestock. This cultivar takes the longest amount of time to reach maturity.
Microgreens growing instructions:
The basics:
Cover the bottom of the container with an inch or two of moistened potting soil/mix or coir. Flatten and level it with your hand or a small piece of cardboard, taking care not to over-compress the soil. Scatter seeds evenly on top of the soil. Press gently into the soil using your hand or the cardboard. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Dampen the surface with a mister. If you prefer, you can skip this step and instead cover the container with a clear lid or plastic wrap until the seeds are sprouted. While waiting for sprouts to appear, usually within three to seven days, use the mister once or twice daily to keep the soil moist but not wet. Once seeds have sprouted, remove the cover (if you've used one) and continue to mist once or twice a day. Microgreens need about four hours daily of direct sunlight to thrive (south facing window). In winter months, some may need even more. Leggy, pale greens are a sign of not enough sunlight. Light needs can also be satisfied with a grow light that has a low heat output — you don't want to scorch your delicate greens. Microgreens will be ready to harvest about two to three weeks after planting. Look for the first set of "true leaves" as a sign of readiness. Then grab your scissors and snip the greens just above the soil line. To serve, wash the microgreens with water and dry with paper towels or a salad spinner. Harvest and serve them immediately for the freshest flavor, and add to soups, salads, sandwiches or main dishes. Store remaining cut microgreens in a plastic bag in your refrigerator.
Sprouting instructions, the basics.
Set your sprouter anywhere out of direct sunlight and at room temperature (70° is optimal) between Rinses. This is where your sprouts do their growing. A counter top or top of a refrigerator is perfect.
Sprouts don't mind the indirect sunlight or the 150 watts of incandescent light, because light just does not matter much. Your sprouts will never have leaves, and a plant can only perform photosynthesis when it has leaves. Until then light has little if any effect, so don't hide your sprouts. Plus, they like air-circulation.
First, soak seeds for 6-8 hours. Empty water and rinse. Rinse and Drain again in 8 hours. Then inse and Drain every8 hours until the sprouts are the size that you desire.
Most of the seeds will have sprouted tiny (1/16 - 1/4 inch) roots after 2 or 3 days. After 4-6 days, leaves start to emerge.
Ideal Planting Time
Ideal Planting Depth
Min Germination Temp(F)
March-May & August-September
1/4 - 3/4"
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