Table 1.
Selected microgreens families used for study and their specifications. Note: The above-mentioned microgreen seeds were provided by Seed Delivery LLP., Chandigarh, India. The germination percentage, physical purity, and genetic purity values were obtained from the information provided on the packaging materials by the producer.
| Families | Microgreens | Scientific name | Germination percentage (%) | Physical purity (%) | Genetic purity (%) | Sowing rate (g/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthaceae | Beetroot | Beta vulgaris L. | 60 | 98 | 98 | 388.26 |
| Amaranthaceae | Red amaranthus | Amaranthus cruentus L. | 70 | 98 | 98 | 88.03 |
| Brassicaceae | Cabbage | Brassica oleracea var. capitate L. | 70 | 99 | 98 | 149.33 |
| Brassicaceae | Broccoli | Brassica oleracea var. italica | 70 | 98 | 98 | 190.20 |
| Brassicaceae | Pak choi | Brassica rapa | 75 | 98 | 98 | 125.75 |
| Brassicaceae | Radish sango | Raphanus sativus L. | 70 | 99 | 98 | 292.37 |
| Linaceae | Flaxseed | Linum usitatissimum L. | 80 | 99 | 98 | 314.38 |