Microgreens

Beet

Beta vulgaris

Beet microgreens are visually striking: deep red stems and green leaves, rich in betalains (more potent antioxidants than anthocyanins) and folate.

Quick step-by-step

Soak the seed
Hydrate the seed for 4 to 6 hours before sowing.
Prepare the tray
Use a 20×40 cm (8×16 in) tray with 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in) of growing medium.
Sow it
Beet 'seed' is actually a fruit with several seeds inside: it's normal for multiple seedlings to sprout from one spot.
Give it good light
12 hours of good light (boosts the deep red color), at 18–24 °C (64–75 °F).
Water moderately
Keep the medium moist but not soaked, with moderate watering.
Harvest once the stem is deep red
Cut once the stems are deep red and the cotyledons are open.

Expecting fast germination
Germination is slower and more uneven than other species; that's normal, not a problem.
Overwatering the medium
Don't overwater: excess water complicates germination that's already slower.