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Chunky, crisp and quietly sweet — adzuki bean microgreens bring East Asian soul to every plate.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Adzuki Bean microgreens (also: Azuki, Red Bean, Red Cowpea) |
| Botanical Name | Vigna angularis |
| Seed Type | Conventional, untreated, non-GMO |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Stout, pale cream to light green stems; broad, vivid green cotyledon leaves; deep red seed coats may remain visible at the base |
| Flavor & Texture | Sweet and nutty with a mild legume undertone; crisp, juicy stems with a satisfying snap |
| Seed Count per 10g | ≈60–100 seeds (≈6–10 per gram, depending on cultivar) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate (consistent moisture management is key; avoid waterlogging) |
| Preferred Medium | Soil or coco coir; firm, even seed-to-medium contact is essential |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | 200g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) — note: sources vary widely from ~57g (2 oz, low-density method) to 450g (high-density method); 200g is a practical mid-range for microgreen production |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | 16g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | ≈550g per 1020 tray (approx. 2.5×–3.5× seed weight) |
| Soaking | Yes: 8–12 hours in cool water; drain thoroughly before sowing |
| Blackout Days | 3–4 days stacked with gentle weight; some sources recommend up to 6 days for fuller stem extension |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Bottom-watering preferred; keep evenly moist, not waterlogged. pH 6.0–6.5. Temperature 18–22 °C with steady airflow. |
| Sprouting Time | 2–3 days after soaking |
| Harvest Time | 7–12 days from sowing (most commonly 8–10 days) |
Health & Nutrition
| Vitamins | Vitamin C, folate (B9), vitamin K, vitamin A, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid) |
| Minerals | Iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, zinc |
| Notable Compounds | Polyphenols (including flavonoids and sinapic acid), resistant starch, plant-based protein (~18–25%), dietary fibre |
| Health Benefits | Supports antioxidant defences and helps reduce oxidative stress; high folate content supports cellular health and is important during periods of growth; protein and fibre promote satiety and support gut comfort; manganese and copper contribute to healthy metabolic function |
ABOUT
Adzuki bean microgreens are the sprightly young form of one of East Asia's most revered legumes — tiny, shiny crimson seeds that have fed cultures for over 5,000 years. At harvest, the stout pale stems hold broad, vivid green leaves with a flavour that is genuinely sweet and nutty, closer to fresh pea shoots than a grassy green, with stems that snap with a satisfying, juicy crunch. Scatter them over a warm bowl of miso ramen or fold them into a sushi hand roll and they hold their own without wilting — no delicate handling required. Adzuki microgreens are one of those rare crops that reward both the first-time grower and the seasoned producer: straightforward to manage, impressively yielding and genuinely distinctive on the palate.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
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