Microgreens

Alfalfa Sprouting Microgreens Organic

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Alfalfa Microgreens

Alfalfa, or “alpha-alpha,” in Arabic “al-fac-facah,” means father of all foods, are popular types of microgreens loved by many people. It has a rather mild and nutty flavor and often be added to salad or sandwiches for an extra kick.

There is a myth saying that alfalfa sprout is poisonous and can be harmful to your health. Due to the presence of lectin, a toxic compound, it functions to repel insects in the sprouting stage. The lectin concentration decreased in the older stages (microgreen). Also, the other compound in concern was an amino acid called canavanine. Click here to learn more.

You can purchase some great alfalfa seeds here.

Common name	Alfalfa, lucerne, purple medic
Pre soak	No
Flavor	Mild, nutty, crunchy, pea-like taste
Color	Deep green leaves and stems
Nutrition	High in Vitamin K, Vitamin C and folic acid.
Health Benefits	Prevent breast cancer, help in diabetes, minimize menopause symptoms [learn more]
Seeding rate (10"x20" tray)	1 oz
Germination time	1-2 days
Blackout time	3-4 days
Harvest time	8-11 days