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Strikingly pink, genuinely earthy — Pink Beet microgreens turn any plate into a conversation piece.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Pink Beet microgreens |
| Botanical Name | Beta vulgaris convar. conditiva |
| Seed Type | Conventional, untreated, non-GMO |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Bright pink-red stems, small green cotyledon leaves |
| Flavor & Texture | Sweet, earthy beet flavour; crisp stems, tender leaves |
| Seed Count per 10g | ~650–700 seeds (approx. 65–70 seeds/gram) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Medium — slower and less forgiving than brassicas; not recommended for absolute beginners |
| Preferred Medium | Soil preferred (fine seed-starting mix); buffered coco coir also viable |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | ≈23 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | ≈1.8 g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | ≈8–12× seed weight under good conditions |
| Soaking | Yes — pre-soak 6–8 h in warm water (~20–22 °C) |
| Blackout Days | 4–6 days (many sources cite 4–5 days as sufficient; 6–7 days is at the conservative upper end) |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Bottom watering preferred; keep medium evenly moist. Target pH 6.0–6.2. Temperature 18–22 °C; slightly cooler after germination enhances stem colour. Good airflow essential to prevent damping-off. |
| Sprouting Time | 6–8 days |
| Harvest Time | 18–20 days from sowing |
Health & Nutrition
| Vitamins | Vitamin A (β-carotene), Vitamin C, Vitamin K (notably high — up to 333% DV per 100 g), Folate (B9) |
| Minerals | Potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper |
| Notable Compounds | Betalains (betacyanins and betaxanthins), dietary nitrates (NO precursors), lutein, zeaxanthin |
| Health Benefits | Supports cardiovascular health and normal blood pressure via dietary nitrate-to-nitric oxide pathway; strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action from betalains; supports immune function (Vitamin C); bone health (Vitamin K); may enhance exercise endurance and oxygen efficiency; potential cognitive support via improved cerebral blood flow |
ABOUT
Pink Beet microgreens are among the most visually dramatic greens you can grow indoors — their vivid magenta stems appear almost luminous against small, forest-green cotyledons, making them an instant centrepiece on any dish. The flavour is a gentle, mellow sweetness with a familiar earthy beet undertone and a satisfying crisp bite in the stem that softens to a tender finish in the leaf. They are a natural partner for fresh goat's cheese, pickled shallots, or smoked salmon, and a small handful transforms a plain salad into something genuinely beautiful. With betalain pigments and dietary nitrates packed into every stem, this is a variety worth making room for on your grow shelf right now.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
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