The Effect of Soaking Durations on Fenugreek Seeds (Trigonella foenum graceum L.) for Microgreen Production
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Microgreens, Root Development, Seed Germination, Soaking TimeAbstract
In this study, the effects of soaking time on the production of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum
graceum L.) microgreens were investigated. Specifically, germination rate, microgreen height, and root
length data were evaluated. According to the experimental results, soaking times of 0, 12, and 24 hours
showed the highest germination rates, with no statistically significant differences found among these
groups (p>0.05). However, a soaking duration of 48 hours led to a slight decrease in germination rate, and
this group showed statistical similarity with both the high germination rate groups (0-24 hours) and the
lower germination rate group (72 hours). The lowest germination rate was observed in the 72-hour
soaking treatment (p<0.05). The results indicate that short soaking durations positively affect germination
rates, while prolonged soaking decreases them. It is thought that prolonged exposure to water may
adversely affect the germination process, likely due to oxygen deficiency. Furthermore, soaking times of
0-12 hours increased the height of the microgreens, while soaking durations of 24 hours or more
significantly restricted root development. Soaking for 0 and 12 hours resulted in the longest root growth,
while 48 and 72-hour treatments adversely affected root development. These findings demonstrate that
the ideal soaking duration for optimal growth of fenugreek microgreens is within the range of 0-12 hours.
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