Perilla sprouts use perilla seeds to grow edible sprouts directly indoors under dark conditions. The edible parts of perilla sprouts are mainly the leaves and diameters of perilla sprouts. Regular consumption of perilla sprouts can resist aging. Perilla sprouts contain a variety of nutrients, especially rich in carotene, vitamin C, B2, rich in carotene, vitamin C helps to enhance the body's immune function.
Perilla sprouts are eaten with tender leaves and stems, and are rich in nutrients. In addition to high levels of vitamins and mineral salts, they also contain perillaldehyde, perillyl alcohol, menthol, eugenol, and baeklenone. Organic chemicals, according to specific aroma, have bactericidal and antiseptic effect. Perilla sprouts also have stomachic, sweating, antitussive and phlegm-relieving, diuretic, blood-purifying, sedative effects, and can treat colds, headaches, chest tightness and other symptoms. The young leaves can also be eaten raw, fried, made into soup, made into sauce, and the plants can be pickled and exported. It is a green vegetable with great development prospects.
Planting of perilla sprouts
1. Seed selection
First, remove the extra-small grains, damage, mildew and impurities of the seeds, and select clean, large and plump seeds for sowing.
2. Seed soaking
Wash the seeds with clean water for 2 to 3 times, soak them in 45°C warm water for 8 to 10 hours in summer and 20 to 24 hours in winter.
3. Germination
When the seeds have absorbed enough water, take them out, rinse them with clean water, and directly sow the seeds in the plastic trays for germination. , and then evenly sow the soaked seeds on the seedling tray, place them at 25-28°C, and keep the humidity at 75%-80% for germination. The seedling tray should be placed in a well-ventilated place with proper light protection.
4. Harvest
In about a week, the purple potato seedlings can be harvested when they grow to a height of 10-20 cm.