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Bring bold flavour and earthy nutrition to your kitchen garden with our Black Bengal Gram (Kala Chana) Microgreen Seeds. These quick-growing microgreens produce thick, vibrant green leaves with a wrinkled texture and sturdy stems. The leaves are wrinkled like pea shoots in shape and grow close together, creating a lush mini canopy in your growing tray. Taste-wise, these microgreens are a delightful mix of nutty, earthy, and mildly sweet flavours - perfect for adding a hearty crunch to wraps, chaats, sandwiches, and even breakfast toasts. Rich in protein, iron, and fibre, they're a nutritious addition to both raw and cooked dishes. For quicker sprouting and better germination, pre-soak the seeds for 8–10 hours before sowing. After soaking, drain well and spread evenly in your microgreen tray with a thin layer of soil or growing medium. Keep covered for the first couple of days and watch them sprout into tiny powerhouses of goodness within 5–7 days.
Growing guide for Black Bengal Gram (Kala Chana) Microgreen Seeds
Planting instructions
Take a flat shallow tray or a garden pot that is at least 3-4 inches deep. Fill it with clean potting/garden soil mixed with some manure or vermicompost.
Spread the seeds evenly and densely on the soil surface and cover them with a thin layer of soil (or sand). Allow the seeds to germinate for 3-4 days, keeping them warm and moist.
Expose your seedlings to sunlight and air as and when most of them start to sprout from the soil surface. Find a balcony or a kitchen spot that receives good sun and air.
Growing Requirements
soil
You can use fresh garden soil, cleaned of any impurities or pebbles. Microgreens also grow well in hydroponics. Mix the soil with 30% manure or vermicompost for better results.
spot
Microgreens need 4-5 hours of good sunlight. A bright sunny spot near a window or a kitchen shelf is an ideal one.
watering
Water this plant regularly without letting the soil dry out completely. Water should not splash on the tiny seeds directly. The soil is to be kept moist from the sides using a water spray or a can. Prefer watering your microgreens twice a day; once in the morning and once in the evening, depending on the room temperature.
how to harvest
Microgreens are easy to grow and the harvest gets ready in around 7-12 days. The shoots can grow up to 3 inches long but can be harvested early according to your requirement.
Take a sharp pair of scissors or a knife and cut the shoots just above the soil surface carefully, without affecting the roots. Make sure to not harvest your crop immediately after watering the plant. Keep the medium dry 4-5 hours before the harvest.
Rinse the cut shoots with warm water and consume immediately for maximum benefits.
Disclaimer:
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
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