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Mais (Corn) - microgreens seeds

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    The only microgreen you grow entirely in the dark — and harvest a candy-sweet golden crop in under 10 days.

    Grown in complete darkness from sow to harvest — no grow light needed, ever.
    Ready to cut in 7–10 days; fast-growing kernels visibly push through soil overnight.
    Rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, plus carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health support.
    Intensely sweet, juicy shoots — perfect garnish for gourmet desserts, salads, sushi and soups.
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    Mais - ready to harvest microgreens
    Mais (Corn) - microgreens seeds for growing

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    The only microgreen you grow entirely in the dark — and harvest a candy-sweet golden crop in under 10 days.

    Grown in complete darkness from sow to harvest — no grow light needed, ever.
    Ready to cut in 7–10 days; fast-growing kernels visibly push through soil overnight.
    Rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, plus carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health support.
    Intensely sweet, juicy shoots — perfect garnish for gourmet desserts, salads, sushi and soups.
    FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE

    General Specification

    Common Name Mais (Pop Corn) microgreens shoots
    Botanical Name Zea mays var. everta
    Seed Type Conventional, untreated, non-GMO
    Stem/Leaf Color Thick pale-yellow shoots when blanched (grown in full darkness); turn green when exposed to light.
    Flavor & Texture Intensely sweet, candy-like corn flavour; crisp and juicy shoots with satisfying crunch.
    Seed Count per 10g ≈30–50 kernels (≈3–5/g)

    Cultivation Data

    Difficulty Medium (requires complete, uninterrupted darkness throughout the entire grow cycle to preserve sweetness).
    Preferred Medium Soil or coco coir; firm seed-to-medium contact essential.
    Seeding Density (1020 tray) 200g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) — dense single layer
    Seeding Density (10x10 cm) 16g per 10×10 cm
    Expected Yield ≈500g per 1020 tray (approx. 2×–3× seed weight).
    Soaking Yes: 8–12 hours in cool water; drain very thoroughly before sowing.
    Blackout Days Entire grow cycle (7–10 days) — darkness must be maintained from sowing through to harvest, not just during germination.
    Watering, pH & Temp Keep evenly moist; bottom-water preferred. pH 6.0–6.5. Temperature 18–22 °C. Ensure good air circulation to prevent mould.
    Sprouting Time 2–3 days after soak.
    Harvest Time 7–10 days (blanched yellow shoots); harvest promptly — leaving longer causes fibrous, inedible leaves to develop.

    Health & Nutrition

    Vitamins A (carotenoids/beta-carotene), B-complex (incl. thiamin/niacin), C, E.
    Minerals Magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus.
    Notable Compounds Carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin), ferulic acid, natural sugars, polyphenols.
    Health Benefits Supports 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.
    ABOUT

    Popcorn (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.

    GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
    1 Soak 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.
    2 Fill 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.
    3 Cover 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.
    4 Keep 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.
    5 Here 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.
    6 Around 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.
    7 Enjoy 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.

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