The Effect of Seed Sowing Density on Growth Parameters in Six Different Microgreen
Seed sowing density is a key parameter that directly affects plant growth and the final product quality in microgreens. Proper adjustment of sowing density ensures optimal growth conditions, enhancing yield and supporting healthy and vigorous plant development. In this study, broccoli, black radish, red beet, pea, sunflower, and bean seeds were used; three different sowing densities were determined, and the seeds were sown in containers measuring 16x9x7 cm. The study investigates the effects of different seed sowing densities on plant height, hypocotyl length, stem diameter, individual plant weight, leaf area, yield, dry matter content, and chlorophyll content in microgreens. Significant changes in plant growth parameters were observed as the sowing density increased. These findings highlight the necessity of carefully optimizing sowing density in microgreens production.
Authors
- Hayriye Yildiz Dasgan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0403-1627)
- Sibel Balık (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7174-4865)
Institutions
- Cukurova University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1574906
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Light effects on plants
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.50