{"product_id":"umuthi-fusion-5-sprouting-seeds","title":"Umuthi Fusion 5 Sprouting Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmuthi Fusion 5 Sprouting Seeds are a colourful blend of Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Purple Kohlrabi, Vulcano Radish and Japanese Radish seeds for growing fresh sprouts and microgreens at home. The mix combines mild brassica flavours with the fresh, peppery character of radish, creating a varied crop with plenty of colour, crunch and flavour. Grow it in a sprouting setup for tender sprouts or sow it in trays for vibrant mixed microgreens to add to salads, sandwiches, wraps, bowls and savoury garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e♡ Why we love it: Fusion 5 takes the guesswork out of choosing individual varieties, giving you five complementary seed types in one convenient mix and a more varied harvest from a single sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Purple Kohlrabi, Vulcano Radish and Japanese Radish seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Whole mixed seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable For: Sprouting and growing microgreens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour: Fresh and savoury with mild brassica notes and a peppery radish character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat It's Used For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing a mixed crop of fresh sprouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing colourful microgreens in trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding fresh crunch to salads and sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopping wraps, bowls and savoury dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding colour and texture to garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sprouting and microgreen growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Product Is For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting several sprouting varieties in one convenient mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome growers who enjoy a varied crop of sprouts or microgreens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners looking for a versatile mixed seed option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced growers wanting colour and flavour variety from one sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks looking for fresh, edible garnishes and salad ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Product Is Not For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone needing a single seed variety with one uniform growth characteristic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs Sprouts: Rinse the seeds thoroughly before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak in clean water, then drain well and transfer to a clean sprouting container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and drain regularly while the seeds germinate, ensuring good drainage and airflow throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest once the sprouts are well developed and have reached your preferred size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive the finished sprouts a final thorough rinse before eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs Microgreens: Sow the seeds evenly onto a moist, well-draining growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce germinated, provide good light and airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when the young plants have developed to your preferred microgreen stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash hands thoroughly before handling seeds or harvested sprouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse clean, regularly sanitised jars, trays and growing equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse clean water for soaking and rinsing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain good drainage and airflow and avoid allowing the seeds to sit in stagnant water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse sprouts thoroughly throughout the growing process and again before eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate harvested sprouts promptly and use while fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard any sprouts or microgreens showing mould, unusual odour, sliminess or other signs of spoilage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What seeds are included in Fusion 5?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The blend contains Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Purple Kohlrabi, Vulcano Radish and Japanese Radish seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I grow Fusion 5 as both sprouts and microgreens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The blend is suitable for both sprouting and tray-grown microgreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the blend taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Expect a fresh, savoury flavour with mild brassica notes and the characteristic peppery bite of radish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do all five varieties grow at exactly the same rate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not necessarily. Because this is a mixed seed blend, individual varieties may germinate and develop at slightly different rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need soil to grow Fusion 5?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not when growing sprouts. 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