Radish - Pink Summercicle (Organic) - Microgreens Seeds
8-10 Days to harvest. Raphanus sativus. Organic Pink Summercicle Radish Microgreen Seeds. Pink Summercicle radish is a quick, easy-to-grow microgreen crop that boasts the same bold, spicy flavors as fully mature garden radish. Produces white to pale pink stems and green cotyledons. Radish microgreen seeds can be started indoors year-round and grown in soil or hydroponically. About 3,415 seeds/oz.
Growing Microgreens Starter Guide
Growing Pink Summercicle Radish Microgreen Seeds
No presoaking is needed for radish microgreen seeds. Spread 20 to 30 grams (about 2 to 3 tablespoons) of seed evenly across a moistened 10-inch by 20-inch tray filled with a shallow layer of potting mix or a hydroponic pad. Mist lightly, then stack a second tray on top to apply gentle weight during germination. Keep in a blackout environment for 1 to 2 days until seeds have sprouted and the roots have anchored.
Once sprouts emerge, move the tray to indirect light or under grow lights. Radish microgreens have a noticeable sulfurous smell during germination — this is normal and fades once they are in light and growing. Bottom watering is strongly recommended after the blackout period; pour water into the tray beneath and allow the roots to draw moisture upward, keeping the canopy dry and reducing mold risk. Greens are ready to harvest in 8 to 10 days when cotyledons are fully open. Cut just above the growing medium, then refrigerate in a sealed container for 5 to 7 days.
Benefits of Pink Summercicle Radish Microgreens
Radish microgreens are excellent for cardiovascular health, as they can help reduce arterial stiffness, manage blood pressure, and improve digestion. Their high antioxidant content is often more concentrated than that of mature vegetables.
Culinary Tips
Can be eaten raw in salads or as a crunchy layer on sandwiches or in rolls. Microgreens do not hold up well in cooking.
Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners
"It is the spicy crunch that they add to sandwiches or lunch rolls that radish micros are all about! I like these by themselves or grown mixed with other micros like cabbage or broccoli"
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Other Microgreen Resources:
Seeds per Package:
- 1 oz - Approximately 3,415 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 13,660 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 54,640 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 341,500 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 1,707,500 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Raphanus sativus |
| Pink Summercicle Radish Microgreen Color: | white/pale pink stems |
| Pink Summercicle Radish Microgreen Flavor: | mild spicy |
| Pink Summercicle Radish Microgreen Texture: | crunchy |
| Nutrients: | Vitamins C, E, and K, Folate (B9). Also glucosinolates — the sulfur compounds associated with cancer-fighting properties, anthocyanins, potassium, and calcium |
Growing Info
| Presoak: | not required |
| Preferred Growing Medium: | Soil or Hydroponic |
| Seeding Rate per 10 inches x 20 inches tray: 20-30 grams (2-3 Tablespoons): | |
| Blackout Time: | 1-2 days |
| Germination Time: | 2-3 days |
| Estimated time to Harvest: | 8-10 days |
Other
| Microgreen Difficulty: | Easy |