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This research aims to evaluate how different light conditions affect the early growth and yield of cabbage and arugula microgreens.

April 26, 2026Sustainable Food Technology0 citationsOpen Access

Influence of light spectrum and photoperiod on early seedling development and microgreen yield in cabbage ( Brassica oleracea var. capitata ) and arugula ( Eruca sativa )

CVChristos VatistasAgricultural University of Athens DADafni Despoina AvgoustakiAgricultural University of Athens TBThomas BartzanasAgricultural University of Athens

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This research aims to evaluate how different light conditions affect the early growth and yield of cabbage and arugula microgreens.
Utilized a two-stage lighting strategy for early light treatment and biomass accumulation.
Focused on measuring seedling emergence and overall microgreen production of Brassica oleracea and Eruca sativa.
Early light treatment significantly improved seedling emergence rates.
Biomass accumulation increased with optimized lighting conditions, indicating higher microgreen yields.

Abstract

A two-stage lighting strategy is proposed, combining early light treatment to enhance seedling emergence with a second stage to promote biomass accumulation, improving overall microgreens production.

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