Microgreen - Broccoli (CONVENTIONAL)

Broccoli microgreens, like broccoli sprouts, are highly nutritious and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. While the specific nutrient content can vary, here are the approximate values for vitamins and minerals per 100 grams of broccoli microgreens:

Vitamins

1. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

   • Approximately 93 mg (155% of the Daily Value, DV)

2. Vitamin A

   • Approximately 3220 IU (64% of the DV, primarily from beta-carotene)

3. Vitamin K

   • Approximately 93 µg (116% of the DV)

4. B Vitamins

   • B1 (Thiamine): Approximately 0.1 mg (8% of the DV)
   • B2 (Riboflavin): Approximately 0.15 mg (12% of the DV)
   • B3 (Niacin): Approximately 0.64 mg (4% of the DV)
   • B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Approximately 1 mg (20% of the DV)
   • B6 (Pyridoxine): Approximately 0.2 mg (15% of the DV)
   • B9 (Folate): Approximately 94 µg (24% of the DV)

Minerals

1. Calcium

   • Approximately 78 mg (8% of the DV)

2. Iron

   • Approximately 0.86 mg (5% of the DV)

3. Magnesium

   • Approximately 22 mg (5% of the DV)

4. Phosphorus

   • Approximately 70 mg (10% of the DV)

5. Potassium

   • Approximately 480 mg (10% of the DV)

6. Zinc

   • Approximately 0.38 mg (3% of the DV)

7. Manganese

   • Approximately 0.37 mg (16% of the DV)

Additional Nutrients

• Sulforaphane
  • Broccoli microgreens are exceptionally rich in sulforaphane, even more so than mature broccoli. While exact quantities can vary, broccoli microgreens are known to contain high levels of this compound, which has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Summary

Broccoli microgreens are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate. They also provide a good amount of potassium and calcium. Including 100 grams of broccoli microgreens in your diet can significantly contribute to meeting your daily nutritional needs and provide substantial health benefits due to their high nutrient density and antioxidant content.

Estimated time to harvest: 7-8 days

Germination time: 3 days

Latin Name: Brassica rapa cymosa

Seeds per 54 cm channel: 15 - 20 g

Seeds per 115 cm channel: 30-40 g

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