{"product_id":"corn-mais-microgreens-seeds","title":"Mais (Corn) - microgreens seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\ntable{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}}\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lora:wght@400;600\u0026family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500\u0026display=swap');h4,h5{font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif}p,td,li,div,span{font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif}\n\u003c\/style\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f7f6;padding:20px 22px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:22px;box-sizing:border-box\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif;margin:0 0 16px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#234431;line-height:1.4\"\u003eThe only microgreen you grow entirely in the dark — and harvest a candy-sweet golden crop in under 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2227%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2215%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M18%2022C15.5%2020%2012%2019%2010.5%2015.5C14%2014.5%2017%2017%2018%2022Z%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M18%2019C20.5%2017%2024%2016%2025.5%2012.5C22%2011.5%2019%2014%2018%2019Z%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eGrown in complete darkness from sow to harvest — no grow light needed, ever.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2219%22%20r%3D%228%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2219%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2214%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2219%22%20x2%3D%2222%22%20y2%3D%2221%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2215%22%20y1%3D%2210%22%20x2%3D%2221%22%20y2%3D%2210%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2210%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2211.5%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eReady to cut in 7–10 days; fast-growing kernels visibly push through soil overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M18%2027C18%2027%2010%2022%2010%2015C10%2011.5%2012.5%209%2016%209C17.2%209%2018%209.5%2018%209.5C18%209.5%2018.8%209%2020%209C23.5%209%2026%2011.5%2026%2015C26%2022%2018%2027%2018%2027Z%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2227%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2217%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-dasharray%3D%221.5%202%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eRich in vitamins A, B, C and E, plus carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health support.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2213%22%20y1%3D%229%22%20x2%3D%2213%22%20y2%3D%2216%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%229%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2216%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2223%22%20y1%3D%229%22%20x2%3D%2223%22%20y2%3D%2216%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M13%2016%20Q13%2020%2018%2020%20Q23%2020%2023%2016%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2220%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2227%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eIntensely sweet, juicy shoots — perfect garnish for gourmet desserts, salads, sushi and soups.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eFULL SPECIFICATION TABLE\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMais (Pop Corn) microgreens shoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZea mays var. everta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional, untreated, non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem\/Leaf Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick pale-yellow shoots when blanched (grown in full darkness); turn green when exposed to light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntensely sweet, candy-like corn flavour; crisp and juicy shoots with satisfying crunch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed Count per 10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈30–50 kernels (≈3–5\/g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (requires complete, uninterrupted darkness throughout the entire grow cycle to preserve sweetness).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreferred Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil or coco coir; firm seed-to-medium contact essential.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeding Density (1020 tray)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) — dense single layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeding Density (10x10 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16g per 10×10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpected Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈500g per 1020 tray (approx. 2×–3× seed weight).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoaking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes: 8–12 hours in cool water; drain very thoroughly before sowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackout Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntire grow cycle (7–10 days) — darkness must be maintained from sowing through to harvest, not just during germination.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering, pH \u0026amp; Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep evenly moist; bottom-water preferred. pH 6.0–6.5. Temperature 18–22 °C. Ensure good air circulation to prevent mould.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprouting Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 days after soak.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–10 days (blanched yellow shoots); harvest promptly — leaving longer causes fibrous, inedible leaves to develop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA (carotenoids\/beta-carotene), B-complex (incl. thiamin\/niacin), C, E.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotable Compounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin), ferulic acid, natural sugars, polyphenols.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports antioxidant protection and eye health via lutein and zeaxanthin; vitamin E helps protect cells from free radical damage; B vitamins support energy metabolism; ferulic acid offers additional antioxidant activity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch5\u003eABOUT\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 20px\"\u003ePopcorn (Mais) microgreen shoots are arguably the most theatrical crop in the microgreen world: the same humble kernel you toss in the popcorn machine transforms, in complete darkness, into tall golden-yellow shoots with a flavour so intensely sweet it genuinely surprises first-time tasters — think fresh corn-on-the-cob crossed with light caramel. The pale lemon-yellow colour is not a variety trait but a direct result of blanching: keep the shoots in the dark throughout their entire growth cycle and they stay buttery-golden and candy-sweet; let light in and they turn green and bitter within hours. Snap one at the base and you get a satisfying crunch and a burst of clean, sugary juice — they garnish dessert plates, ramen bowls and sushi trays with equal elegance. Chefs at high-end restaurants have prized them since the 1990s, and now you can grow this restaurant-exclusive crop at home with nothing but a tray, soil and a cardboard box.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eSoak your popcorn kernels in cool water for 8–12 hours — they will visibly swell and soften as they absorb water, a sign the embryo is waking up. Drain very thoroughly afterwards; standing water is the enemy of corn shoots.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eFill your tray with 3–4 cm of pre-moistened soil or coco coir and press it gently flat. Spread the soaked kernels in a single dense layer, side by side with minimal overlapping — you should barely see the medium beneath them. Press down lightly so every kernel is in firm contact with the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eCover the seeds with a thin layer (about 1 cm) of the same moist growing medium, then place a second tray or flat board on top as a weight. This is the secret moment: darkness plus gentle pressure drives the roots straight down. Now slide the whole setup into a completely dark spot — a cupboard, a closed box with a towel over it, or a dark room.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eKeep the medium evenly moist but never waterlogged — bottom-watering works best. After day 2–3 you'll hear (and feel) the kernels cracking open; by day 3–4 the weight-tray will start lifting as the shoots push upwards with surprising force. Check daily and add water to the bottom tray as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eHere is the critical difference from all other microgreens: do NOT bring these shoots into the light, even after they've germinated. Corn shoots must stay in complete darkness for the entire growing cycle. The moment light hits them, photosynthesis kicks in, the natural sugars break down and the flavour shifts from sweet to bitter and fibrous. Keep them covered right up to the moment you harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eAround day 7–10 your shoots will be 10–15 cm tall, thick, pale yellow and gloriously juicy. Harvest by cutting just above the soil surface with clean scissors. Work quickly and store immediately in a sealed container in the fridge away from light — even harvested shoots can still green up if left in daylight.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eEnjoy within 3–5 days of harvest for peak sweetness. Lay them over a warm bowl of ramen, tuck them into a fish taco, or simply pile them on a plate with flaked sea salt — their candy-corn sweetness needs almost no embellishment.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"deliseeds","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":57006488584579,"sku":"CORN-0100g","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":57006488617347,"sku":"CORN-0250g","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":57006488650115,"sku":"CORN-0500g","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":56657377460611,"sku":"CORN-1kg","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 kg","offer_id":57006488682883,"sku":"CORN-2kg","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":57006488715651,"sku":"CORN-5kg","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9336\/9219\/files\/deliseeds-mais-microgreens-ready-to-harvest.jpg?v=1775774591","url":"https:\/\/deliseeds.com\/en-de\/products\/corn-mais-microgreens-seeds","provider":"Deliseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}