Abstract:
Microgreens contain higher level of micronutrients and bioactive compounds
compared to mature plants. Papaya fruit is widely consumed, as a result a lot of papaya
seed waste is not utilized. Papaya seeds have a complex nutritional content, therefore they
are suitable to be cultivated as microgreens. This study aimed to cultivate microgreens
from papaya seeds of Callina cultivar under compost media. This study involved
preparation of planting media, seed preparation, seedling, maintenance and harvesting of
papaya seed microgreens. Data were analyzed with a qualitative descriptive method.
Results showed that papaya seed microgreens could grow well on compost media,
although some parts of seedlings were contaminated by fungi. In addition, growth of
microgreens were not at uniform rate. However, these problem could be overcome
immediately. This study suggested that it is necessary to carry out further research with
several combinations of planting media to find the best response from the growth of
microgreens.
