Microgreen Variety Cheatsheet
43+ varieties with complete growing data
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Showing 43 of 43 varieties
| Variety | Seed Density | Soak | Stack/Blackout | Germination | Harvest | Difficulty | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth | 15g | No | 3-4d / 1-2d | 24h | 12-14d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow |
| Arugula | 12g | No | - / 2-3d | 24-48h | 6-12d | medium | SpicyExtra SpicyNutritious+1 |
| Basil | 10g | No | - / 4-7d | 72-96h | 20-25d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow+1 |
| Beets / Swiss Chard | 20-30g | 4-8h | 4-5d / - | 36-48h | 10-14d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneNeeds Humidity Dome |
| Borage | 10-15g | No | 2-3d / 2-3d | 48-72h | 12-16d | medium | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow |
| Broccoli | 15-20g | No | 2-3d / - | 24-48h | 7-10d | easy | NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly |
| Brussels Sprouts | 15-20g | No | 2-3d / - | 24-48h | 7-10d | easy | SpicyNutritiousQuick Grow+1 |
| Buckwheat | 100g | 4-8h | 4-5d / - | 24h | 8-12d | medium | Quick GrowSmoothie Friendly |
| Cabbage | 15-20g | No | 2-3d / - | 24-48h | 7-10d | easy | NutritiousQuick GrowSecond Harvest |
| Carrot | 15-20g | No | 4-5d / 2-3d | 168h | 14-20d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow+1 |
| Cauliflower | 15-20g | No | 2-3d / - | 24-48h | 7-10d | easy | NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly |
| Celery | 15-20g | No | - / 4-5d | 48-72h | 14-20d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow+1 |
| Chervil | 15g | No | - / 4-5d | 48-72h | 16-20d | medium | NutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome |
| Chia | 10-15g | No | - / 2-3d | 24-48h | 10-12d | medium | NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly |
| Chrysanthemum | 15g | No | - / 2-3d | 48-72h | 14-20d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow+1 |
| Cilantro | 30-40g | 2-4h | 7-9d / - | 36h | 15-20d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow+1 |
| Clover | 15-20g | No | 2-3d / - | 24-48h | 6-12d | easy | NutritiousQuick Grow |
| Collards | 15-20g | No | 2-3d / - | 24-48h | 6-10d | easy | NutritiousQuick Grow |
| Corn | 225-275g | 2-4h | 3-4d / 3-5d | 24-48h | 6-10d | medium | NutritiousMold ProneQuick Grow |
| Cress | 20g | No | - / 3-5d | 24-36h | 8-12d | medium | SpicyExtra SpicyNutritious+2 |
| Dill | 15-20g | No | 7-9d / - | 48-60h | 15-25d | medium | NutritiousSlow Grow |
| Endive | 15-20g | No | - / 3-5d | 24-36h | 8-12d | hard | NutritiousSlow Grow |
| Fava Bean | 225-250g | 4-6h | 4-5d / 2-3d | 24-48h | 12-16d | hard | NutritiousSlow Grow |
| Fennel | 20-30g | No | 3-4d / 2-3d | 24-48h | 16-20d | hard | Mold ProneNutritious |
| Fenugreek | 15g | No | 3-4d / - | 48-72h | 12-14d | hard | SpicyNutritiousSlow Grow |
| Kale | 15-20g | No | 2-4d / - | 48-72h | 8-12d | easy | NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly |
| Lettuce | 15-20g | No | 2-3d / - | 24-36h | 8-12d | easy | NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly |
| Marigold | 15-20g | No | - / 3-4d | 48-72h | 15-20d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow |
| Mustard | 10-15g | No | 2-3d / - | 36-72h | 10-17d | easy | SpicyExtra SpicyNutritious+1 |
| Nasturtium | 90-220g | 8-12h | 7-9d / - | 36-54h | 15-20d | medium | SpicyNutritiousMold Prone+2 |
| Onion / Chives / Leeks | 40-50g | No | 3-4d / 2-3d | 24-36h | 15-20d | medium | SpicyExtra SpicyNutritious+3 |
| Orach | 40-50g | 6-8h | 3-5d / - | 36-48h | 12-16d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow |
| Oregano | 15-20g | No | - / 4-5d | 36-48h | 16-20d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow+1 |
| Parsley | 15-20g | No | - / 4-5d | 48-72h | 16-22d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow |
| Peas | 200-275g | 6-12h | 2-3d / 1-3d | 8-36h | 8-12d | medium | NutritiousMold ProneQuick Grow+1 |
| Purple Kohlrabi | 15-20g | No | 2-3d / - | 36-48h | 8-12d | easy | NutritiousQuick Grow |
| Radish | 30-35g | No | 2-3d / - | 24-28h | 7-10d | easy | SpicyNutritiousQuick Grow+1 |
| Sage | 15-20g | No | 2-3d / 1-2d | 48-72h | 16-24d | medium | NutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome |
| Shiso / Perilla | 12g | No | 2-3d / 4-5d | 72-96h | 18-24d | hard | NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow+1 |
| Sorrel | 3g | No | - / 4-5d | 24-36h | 17-28d | hard | NutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome |
| Sunflowers | 150g | 6-12h | 2-3d / 2-3d | 24-36h | 9-12d | medium | NutritiousMold ProneQuick Grow+1 |
| Water Pepper | 15-20g | No | 4-5d / 2-3d | 24-36h | 10-20d | hard | SpicyExtra SpicyNutritious+2 |
| Wheatgrass | 450g | 4-8h | - / 2d | 36-48h | 8-10d | medium | NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly+1 |
Amaranth
hardDensity: 15g
Harvest: 12-14d
Soak: No
Germ: 24h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow
Arugula
mediumDensity: 12g
Harvest: 6-12d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-48h
SpicyExtra SpicyNutritiousMold Prone
Basil
hardDensity: 10g
Harvest: 20-25d
Soak: No
Germ: 72-96h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Beets / Swiss Chard
hardDensity: 20-30g
Harvest: 10-14d
Soak: 4-8h
Germ: 36-48h
NutritiousMold ProneNeeds Humidity Dome
Borage
mediumDensity: 10-15g
Harvest: 12-16d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-72h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow
Broccoli
easyDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 7-10d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-48h
NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly
Brussels Sprouts
easyDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 7-10d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-48h
SpicyNutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly
Buckwheat
mediumDensity: 100g
Harvest: 8-12d
Soak: 4-8h
Germ: 24h
Quick GrowSmoothie Friendly
Cabbage
easyDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 7-10d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-48h
NutritiousQuick GrowSecond Harvest
Carrot
hardDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 14-20d
Soak: No
Germ: 168h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Cauliflower
easyDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 7-10d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-48h
NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly
Celery
hardDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 14-20d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-72h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Chervil
mediumDensity: 15g
Harvest: 16-20d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-72h
NutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Chia
mediumDensity: 10-15g
Harvest: 10-12d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-48h
NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly
Chrysanthemum
hardDensity: 15g
Harvest: 14-20d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-72h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Cilantro
hardDensity: 30-40g
Harvest: 15-20d
Soak: 2-4h
Germ: 36h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow GrowSmoothie Friendly
Clover
easyDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 6-12d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-48h
NutritiousQuick Grow
Collards
easyDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 6-10d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-48h
NutritiousQuick Grow
Corn
mediumDensity: 225-275g
Harvest: 6-10d
Soak: 2-4h
Germ: 24-48h
NutritiousMold ProneQuick Grow
Cress
mediumDensity: 20g
Harvest: 8-12d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-36h
SpicyExtra SpicyNutritiousMold ProneQuick Grow
Dill
mediumDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 15-25d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-60h
NutritiousSlow Grow
Endive
hardDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 8-12d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-36h
NutritiousSlow Grow
Fava Bean
hardDensity: 225-250g
Harvest: 12-16d
Soak: 4-6h
Germ: 24-48h
NutritiousSlow Grow
Fennel
hardDensity: 20-30g
Harvest: 16-20d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-48h
Mold ProneNutritious
Fenugreek
hardDensity: 15g
Harvest: 12-14d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-72h
SpicyNutritiousSlow Grow
Kale
easyDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 8-12d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-72h
NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly
Lettuce
easyDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 8-12d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-36h
NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly
Marigold
hardDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 15-20d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-72h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow
Mustard
easyDensity: 10-15g
Harvest: 10-17d
Soak: No
Germ: 36-72h
SpicyExtra SpicyNutritiousQuick Grow
Nasturtium
mediumDensity: 90-220g
Harvest: 15-20d
Soak: 8-12h
Germ: 36-54h
SpicyNutritiousMold ProneSlow GrowSecond Harvest
Onion / Chives / Leeks
mediumDensity: 40-50g
Harvest: 15-20d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-36h
SpicyExtra SpicyNutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity DomeSecond Harvest
Orach
hardDensity: 40-50g
Harvest: 12-16d
Soak: 6-8h
Germ: 36-48h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow
Oregano
hardDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 16-20d
Soak: No
Germ: 36-48h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Parsley
hardDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 16-22d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-72h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow Grow
Peas
mediumDensity: 200-275g
Harvest: 8-12d
Soak: 6-12h
Germ: 8-36h
NutritiousMold ProneQuick GrowSecond Harvest
Purple Kohlrabi
easyDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 8-12d
Soak: No
Germ: 36-48h
NutritiousQuick Grow
Radish
easyDensity: 30-35g
Harvest: 7-10d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-28h
SpicyNutritiousQuick GrowSecond Harvest
Sage
mediumDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 16-24d
Soak: No
Germ: 48-72h
NutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Shiso / Perilla
hardDensity: 12g
Harvest: 18-24d
Soak: No
Germ: 72-96h
NutritiousMold ProneSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Sorrel
hardDensity: 3g
Harvest: 17-28d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-36h
NutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Sunflowers
mediumDensity: 150g
Harvest: 9-12d
Soak: 6-12h
Germ: 24-36h
NutritiousMold ProneQuick GrowSecond Harvest
Water Pepper
hardDensity: 15-20g
Harvest: 10-20d
Soak: No
Germ: 24-36h
SpicyExtra SpicyNutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Wheatgrass
mediumDensity: 450g
Harvest: 8-10d
Soak: 4-8h
Germ: 36-48h
NutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie FriendlySecond Harvest