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Broccoli


The broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a plant in the cabbage family, which produces an edible green flower. This is a highly nutritious plant which is thought to help prevent diseases such as cancer and provides valuable nutrients for the body. Broccoli can also be sprouted, or grown as a microgreens microgreen.

Broccoli Microgreens


Broccoli microgreens can be grown in soil, in greenhouse trays. They are an excellent source of leafy green nutrition which can be produced in just a couple of weeks.

Time to Maturation14 days
Seeds for 5x5 Tray2 tbsp
Seeds for 11x11 Tray1/3-1/2 cup
Seeds for 11x22 Tray2/3 - 1 cup
Soak Time8-12 hrs
Rinse8-12 hrs 2-3 times
Root Length for Planting1/16-1/8 inch

Steps to Grow

  1. Soak for 8-12 Hours
  2. Rinse 2-3 times, or until roots are 1/16-1/8 inches long
  3. Spread sparsely over pre-moistened soil
  4. Cover with upside-down tray for 2-3 days
  5. Place microgreens under light after seed hulls are shed
  6. Mist plants every day or two
  7. Harvest when leaves turn green. Prior to harvest minimize watering so the plants store best in the fridge.
  8. Cut just above the soil medium.

see also

Broccoli Sprouts


Broccoli sprouts are a good source of disease-preventing greens, which can be produced in under a week, from dry seed to finished sprouts.

Broccoli Nutrition Values


Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy141 kJ (34 kcal)
Carbohydrates6.64 g
Sugar1.7 g
Dietary fiber2.6 g
Fat0.37 g
Protein2.82 g
Water89.3 g
Vitamin A equiv.31 μg (4%)
beta-carotene361 μg (3%)
lutein and zeaxanthin1403 μg
Thiamine (vit. B1)0.071 mg (6%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2)0.117 mg (10%)
Niacin (vit. B3)0.639 mg (4%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.573 mg (11%)
Vitamin B60.175 mg (13%)
Folate (vit. B9)63 μg (16%)
Vitamin C89.2 mg (107%)
Vitamin E0.78 mg (5%)
Vitamin K101.6 μg (97%)
Calcium47 mg (5%)
Iron0.73 mg (6%)
Magnesium21 mg (6%)
Manganese0.21 mg (10%)
Phosphorus66 mg (9%)
Potassium316 mg (7%)
Zinc0.41 mg (4%)
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