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The fastest brassica on your shelf — rape microgreens go from seed to harvest in under two weeks with almost zero effort.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Rape microgreens (rapeseed / canola microgreens) |
| Botanical Name | Brassica napus |
| Seed Type | Conventional, untreated, non-GMO |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Pale/cream stems; glossy, deep green cotyledons; uniform dense canopy |
| Flavor & Texture | Mild, sweet brassica flavour reminiscent of young kale and broccoli; crisp stems |
| Seed Count per 10g | ≈2,500–3,300 seeds (≈250–330 seeds/g) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Very easy — beginner friendly |
| Preferred Medium | Soil or coco pad; fine potting soil recommended for best yield |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | 10 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | 0.80 g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | ≈300 g per 1020 tray (25×–32× seed-to-harvest ratio) |
| Soaking | No soaking required |
| Blackout Days | 2–3 days |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Keep medium evenly moist; prefer bottom watering. pH 6.0–6.5. Temperature 18–22 °C. Ensure good airflow after germination to prevent mould. |
| Sprouting Time | 2–3 days |
| Harvest Time | 8–12 days from sowing |
Health & Nutrition
| Vitamins | Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A (provitamin A / β-carotene) |
| Minerals | Calcium, potassium, manganese |
| Notable Compounds | Glucosinolates (which convert to bioactive isothiocyanates upon chewing); carotenoids |
| Health Benefits | Supports immune function via vitamin C and antioxidant carotenoids; vitamin K supports normal blood clotting and bone metabolism; isothiocyanates derived from glucosinolates are associated with antioxidant and cellular-protective activity |
ABOUT
Rape microgreens (Brassica napus) are one of the most rewarding crops a grower can sow: tiny round seeds that swell, crack and send up pale shoots almost overnight, unfurling into a deep-green, almost velvety canopy within a week. The flavour is gentle and clean — think young kale crossed with a whisper of broccoli — with a satisfying crispness that holds up beautifully in warm dishes without wilting into nothing. Scatter a generous handful over a soft-boiled egg toast, toss them through a warm farro salad, or blend them into a morning smoothie for a grassy, pleasant depth. Rapeseed microgreens offer an exceptional seed-to-plate ratio and, because the seeds are tiny and inexpensive, each tray delivers outstanding value — order now and have your first harvest on the table before the week is out.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
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