Microgreens

Microgreens growing guide

About Microgreens

Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.

57 varietiesZones 1–1237 easy · 9 moderate

All Microgreens Varieties

By Zone
Alfalfa Microgreens microgreen variety

Alfalfa Microgreens

6-10 days · Easy

Mild, slightly nutty, fresh and clean taste

Amaranth Microgreens microgreen variety

Amaranth Microgreens

50 days · Easy

Mild, earthy, slightly sweet with subtle mineral notes

Amaranth, Glitter Mix microgreen variety

Amaranth, Glitter Mix

16-25 days · Easy

Mild, slightly earthy, and subtly sweet flavor profile

Arugula Microgreens microgreen variety

Arugula Microgreens

10-15 days · Easy

Intensely peppery and spicy with nutty undertones

Basil Microgreens microgreen variety

Basil Microgreens

74 days · Moderate

Intense basil aroma, sweet and peppery with hints of anise

Basil, Lemon microgreen variety

Basil, Lemon

16-25 days · Easy

Combines classic basil flavor with bright citrus zest and lemon aromatics.

Beet Microgreens microgreen variety

Beet Microgreens

55 days · Easy

Sweet and earthy with mild beetroot flavor, tender and succulent texture

Broccoli Microgreens microgreen variety

Broccoli Microgreens

7-10 days · Easy

Mild broccoli flavor with slight peppery bite and fresh, crisp texture

Buckwheat Microgreens microgreen variety

Buckwheat Microgreens

8-12 days · Easy

Fresh, slightly tart and lemony with crisp texture

Cabbage Microgreens microgreen variety

Cabbage Microgreens

68 days · Easy

Mild cabbage taste, fresh and crisp with slight peppery finish

Carrot microgreen variety

Carrot

16-25 days · Easy

Mild, delicately sweet carrot flavor without earthiness; crisp and fresh with tender texture.

Carrot Microgreens microgreen variety

Carrot Microgreens

16-25 days · Moderate to challenging

Sweet carrot taste with earthy, slightly bitter herbal notes

Celery Microgreens microgreen variety

Celery Microgreens

100 days · Moderate

Intense celery flavor, aromatic, slightly bitter with fresh herbal notes

Celosia microgreen variety

Celosia

10-15 days · Easy

Mild, slightly sweet, earthy flavor with delicate, tender texture

Chervil microgreen variety

Chervil

26-30 days · Easy

Delicate, subtle anise-like flavor with mild parsley notes and refined complexity

Chia Microgreens microgreen variety

Chia Microgreens

7-14 days · Moderate

Mild, slightly tangy, fresh with tender texture

Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana microgreen variety

Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana

10-15 days · Easy

Mild and earthy brassica flavor with subtle notes.

Chives Microgreens microgreen variety

Chives Microgreens

75-85 days · Moderate

Mild onion flavor, fresh and aromatic

Cilantro Microgreens microgreen variety

Cilantro Microgreens

16-25 days · Moderate

Intense cilantro flavor, bright and citrusy with characteristic herb notes

Clover Microgreens microgreen variety

Clover Microgreens

8-12 days · Easy to Moderate

Sweet, mild, pea-like flavor with tender, succulent texture

Corn Microgreens microgreen variety

Corn Microgreens

112 days · Moderate

Sweet corn flavor with crunchy texture and mild grassy notes

Cress Microgreens microgreen variety

Cress Microgreens

10-15 days · Very easy

Sharp, peppery, and pungent with a slight mustard-like heat

Dandelion, Red microgreen variety

Dandelion, Red

16-25 days · Easy

Mildly bitter with a delicate peppery bite, characteristic of young dandelion greens.

Dill Microgreens microgreen variety

Dill Microgreens

16-25 days · Moderate

Intense dill flavor - tangy, fresh, and aromatic with slight citrus notes

Fennel Microgreens microgreen variety

Fennel Microgreens

50-60 days · Moderate

Strong anise-licorice flavor, aromatic and intense

Fenugreek Microgreens microgreen variety

Fenugreek Microgreens

7-14 days · Easy to moderate

Complex maple-curry flavor, slightly bitter with sweet undertones

Kale Microgreens microgreen variety

Kale Microgreens

90 days · Easy

Mild, sweet, and fresh with subtle cabbage notes, much milder than mature kale

Leek microgreen variety

Leek

16-25 days · Easy

Mild, delicate onion-like flavor with tender, fresh green notes; less sharp than scallion or onion microgreens.

Lemon Balm Microgreens microgreen variety

Lemon Balm Microgreens

70 days · Moderate to Advanced

Intense lemon scent and flavor, slightly minty undertones

Lettuce Microgreens microgreen variety

Lettuce Microgreens

47 days · Easy

Mild, sweet, and buttery with no bitterness

Marigold, Gem microgreen variety

Marigold, Gem

16-25 days · Easy

Spicy and herbal with light citrus undertones, similar to tarragon crossed with tangerine zest — only fully develops at the true-leaf stage.

Mild Micro Mix microgreen variety

Mild Micro Mix

10-15 days · Easy

Mild, slightly sweet and crisp blend of brassicas with no sharp heat.

Mizuna Microgreens microgreen variety

Mizuna Microgreens

7-14 days · Easy

Mild peppery taste with subtle mustard and slightly sweet undertones

Mizuna, Red Kingdom microgreen variety

Mizuna, Red Kingdom

10-15 days · Easy

Mild, slightly peppery mizuna flavor with tender microgreen texture.

Mung Bean Microgreens microgreen variety

Mung Bean Microgreens

6-10 days · Easy

Mild, fresh, slightly nutty with a crisp texture

Mustard Microgreens microgreen variety

Mustard Microgreens

6-8 days · Very Easy

Sharp, peppery, and pungent with intense mustard heat and slight bitterness

Onion Microgreens microgreen variety

Onion Microgreens

109 days · Easy to Moderate

Mild onion flavor, crisp texture, less pungent than mature onions

Pac Choi, Red Choi microgreen variety

Pac Choi, Red Choi

10-15 days · Easy

Mild pac choi flavor with a delicate, slightly sweet taste and no bitterness.

Pac Choi, Red Pac microgreen variety

Pac Choi, Red Pac

10-15 days · Easy

Mild, slightly sweet flavor with clean taste, free from sharp brassica bite.

Pea Shoots microgreen variety

Pea Shoots

7-14 days · Easy

Sweet, fresh pea flavor with crisp, juicy texture

Purple Kohlrabi Microgreens microgreen variety

Purple Kohlrabi Microgreens

80 days · Easy to Moderate

Mild cabbage-like with slight peppery bite, crunchy texture

Purple Radish Microgreens microgreen variety

Purple Radish Microgreens

6-12 days · Very Easy

Crisp, peppery, and spicy with classic radish bite and slight sweetness

Radish Microgreens microgreen variety

Radish Microgreens

30 days · Easy

Spicy, peppery radish flavor ranging from mild to intensely hot

Radish, Daikon microgreen variety

Radish, Daikon

2-5 days · Easy

Mild, subtle radish flavor with gentle peppery notes and fresh, tender crispness; noticeably less pungent than full-size daikon roots

Red Amaranth Microgreens microgreen variety

Red Amaranth Microgreens

65-75 days · Easy

Mild, earthy, slightly sweet with tender texture

Red Cabbage Microgreens microgreen variety

Red Cabbage Microgreens

68 days · Easy

Mild cabbage flavor with slight peppery notes and tender texture

Red Clover Microgreens microgreen variety

Red Clover Microgreens

8-12 days · Easy

Mild, sweet, slightly grassy with subtle clover taste

Scallion, Evergreen Hardy White microgreen variety

Scallion, Evergreen Hardy White

16-25 days · Easy

Mild, delicate onion flavor with subtle pungency—refined and sophisticated without sharp bite, fresh and slightly sweet

Sorrel microgreen variety

Sorrel

10 days · Easy

Intense lemony flavor with bright, acidic tartness.

Sorrel, Red Veined microgreen variety

Sorrel, Red Veined

26-30 days · Easy

Sharp, tangy flavor with bright sourness, providing color and flavor contrast to microgreen blends.

Spicy Micro Mix microgreen variety

Spicy Micro Mix

10-15 days · Easy

Spicy, peppery blend of red and green mustards with bold heat and natural sweetness.

Spinach Microgreens microgreen variety

Spinach Microgreens

25 days · Moderate

Mild, clean, and slightly sweet with no bitterness

Sprouting Mix microgreen variety

Sprouting Mix

4-6 days · Easy

Crisp, mildly spicy flavor combining broccoli notes, peppery radish bite, and mild alfalfa-kale sweetness

Sunflower Microgreens microgreen variety

Sunflower Microgreens

85-95 days · Easy to Moderate

Nutty, slightly sweet with a satisfying crunch

Tatsoi microgreen variety

Tatsoi

10 days · Easy

Mild, delicate flavor with crunchy, juicy stems.

Watercress microgreen variety

Watercress

60 days · Easy

Peppery, slightly spicy with fresh, intense watercress character

Wheatgrass Microgreens microgreen variety

Wheatgrass Microgreens

7-10 days · Very easy

Sweet, fresh, grassy with mild wheat flavor

Find the Best Microgreens for Your Zone

Not sure which microgreens grow best in your area? Check our zone-specific growing guides for personalized planting calendars and variety recommendations.

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