Microgreen/Sprouting Seeds – Radish Daikon Urban Revolution Australia

Growing microgreens and sprouting are two of the easiest, fastest, most nutritious, and most rewarding things you could possibly grow at home. You may need a green thumb to grow fruits and vegetables but not for sprouts!

Radish Daikon Microgreens and Sprouts

• Grow as microgreens or sprouts.
• Popular variety with chefs.
• Add a hint of spice to your dish.
• A source of antioxidants and contains sulforaphane.
• 25 x 50 cm tray yields approx. 280 grams.

How to Grow Radish Daikon Microgreens:

• Soak seeds for 6 – 8 hours.
• Sow rate: 40 grams for a 25 x 50 cm growing tray.
• Rinse well with cool water. Drain well.
• Add 2 – 3 cm of soil or coir peat to tray. Flatten soil to level. Moisten soil.
• Sprinkle seeds evenly over surface. Lightly water. Cover seeds with a growing tray.
• Store in a well ventilated, dark spot to germinate. Water 1 – 2 times daily.
• Keep covered until your plant is 3 cm height.
• Remove top tray and expose it to indirect light. Water twice daily.
• Harvest: 6 -12 days. Harvest 1 -2 cm above the soil.

How to Grow Radish Daikon Sprouts:

• Rinse seeds with cold water.
• Soak 1 – 2 tablespoons of seeds for 6 – 8 hours.
• Rinse seeds for 1 – 2 minutes and place them in a glass sprouting jar. Leave jar upside down for 8 – 12 hours to allow water to drain from your seeds.
• Rinse seeds with water for 1 – 2 minutes and place the jar upside down for 8 – 12 hours.
• Repeat the rinsing and draining process for 4 – 7 days, until your seeds have sprouted.

Radish Daikon Seed Details:

• Botanical name: Raphanus sativus.
• Non-GMO.
• Open-pollinated.
• No chemical treatment.
• Seeds per gram: 90 – 150.

Health Benefits of Microgreens and Sprouts

• Incredibly nutrient dense and low in calories. One study found that “some microgreens contain up to 40 times higher levels of vital nutrients than their mature counterparts” [1].
• Makes seeds easier to digest.
• Essential minerals and nutrients contained within the seeds/legumes become more bioavailable after sprouting (i.e. the nutrients become easier for your body to absorb and use).
• Delicious addition to a salad, sandwich, smoothie or other meal. Add a crunch or a peppery zing depending on the type you choose (see a list of different microgreens/sprouts and their tastes here).

What’s the Difference Between Microgreens and Sprouts?

Both microgreens and sprouts are the young shoots of germinated seeds – essentially baby plants. You can grow grains, legumes, nuts and seeds as sprouts or microgreens and people are now fully realising the benefits of eating these young plants.

Sprouts are not grown in soil or other growing medium but rather are germinated with only water, usually in a jar or on a paper towel. They do not need light but require rinsing/misting at least twice per day, are ready to eat in 3-5 days and both the seed and plant are consumed.

Microgreens are grown in soil, a hydroponic growing pad or another growing medium such as cocopeat. They require light, are usually ready to eat in 5-15 days depending on what you’re growing, and are generally cut off above the soil so only the stems and leaves are consumed. 

For further information see our article – 5 Ways To Grow Microgreens and Sprouts

How to Store Microgreen and Sprouting Seeds

Store seeds in a cool, dry place (under 10°C) or in an airtight container in the fridge. Do not expose to moisture or direct sunlight, Grains, cereals & pulses should be refrigerated.

 *** Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to send seeds to Tasmania or South Australia***