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The most dramatically coloured microgreen you can grow — deep violet stems, jewel-toned leaves, and bold brassica flavour in under two weeks.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Red Cabbage microgreens |
| Botanical Name | Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra |
| Seed Type | Conventional, untreated, non-GMO |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Purple-red to violet stems; deep green to purple-tinged leaves |
| Flavor & Texture | Mild fresh cabbage with a gentle peppery edge; juicy and crunchy |
| Seed Count per 10g | ~2,500 seeds (≈250 seeds/gram) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Very easy — beginner friendly |
| Preferred Medium | Soil or coco coir pad; soil recommended for best yield and root anchorage |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | 10.5 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | 0.84 g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | ~8–12× seed weight |
| Soaking | No soaking required |
| Blackout Days | 3–4 days |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Keep medium evenly moist; prefer bottom watering. Target pH 5.8–6.2. Temperature 18–22 °C. Ensure good airflow after germination to prevent damping off. |
| Sprouting Time | 3–4 days |
| Harvest Time | 10–12 days (cotyledon stage); up to ~13–14 days if growing to first true leaf |
Health & Nutrition
| Vitamins | C, E, K, A (β-carotene); also B vitamins including B6, folate, niacin, thiamin |
| Minerals | Potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, magnesium, phosphorus |
| Notable Compounds | Anthocyanins, glucosinolates → isothiocyanates (sulforaphane), lutein, zeaxanthin, violaxanthin |
| Health Benefits | Supports immune function and cardiovascular health; anthocyanins provide potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity; may support healthy blood lipids and cholesterol levels; high Vitamin K content supports bone health and blood clotting; Vitamin E content is exceptionally elevated versus mature cabbage |
ABOUT
Red Cabbage microgreens are among the most visually striking you can grow: vivid violet-to-crimson stems crowned with deep green and purple cotyledon leaves that seem almost too beautiful to eat. Bite into a pinch and you get a satisfying juicy crunch followed by a gentle brassica warmth — mild enough for everyday use, interesting enough to make a dish stop traffic. Scatter a handful over avocado toast, tuck them into rice paper rolls, or pile them onto a grain bowl where their jewel-toned colour does the work of a dozen ingredients. Research shows red cabbage microgreens contain up to 40 times more Vitamin E than their mature counterpart — and right now is the perfect moment to start a tray and see that colour emerge for yourself.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
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