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| Published on : 30-Nov-2023
Microgreens
- Shanmugasundaram T
- Dept. of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Prabhu M
- Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women, TNAU, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Pugalendhi L
- Dept. of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Vetrivel Kalai P
- Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women, TNAU, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract
The micro greens have only one central shoot and the same will cut in the collar region at the time of harvesting. They have completely grown cotyledon leaves with one pair of very small, immature true leaves. They are cut within two weeks days from the date of sowing. Red cabbage, Amaranthus and radish greens are raised as microgreen and these crops having maximum ranges of vitamins C, K and E respectively. They are rich in flavour and raised in diversified shapes, textures and colours of leaves.
Keywords
Microgreens, central shoot, cotyledon leaves
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