Onion / Chives / Leeks Microgreens
mediumSpicyExtra SpicyNutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity DomeSecond Harvest
Thin, grass-like microgreens with a concentrated onion flavor. Allium family microgreens are slow-growing but deliver intense flavor. They can regrow after cutting.
Quick Stats
Seed Density
40-50g per 1020 tray
Soak Required
No
Stack / Blackout
3-4 days stacked, 2-3 days blackout
Germination
24-36 hours
Days to Harvest
15-20 days
Humidity Dome
Yes
Growing Instructions
1
Preparation
- Prepare your tray with your chosen growing medium (soil, coco coir, or hemp mat). Moisten evenly.
2
Sowing
- Spread 40-50g of seeds evenly across a 1020 tray.
- For a 1010 tray, use 20g. For a 5x5 tray, use 5g.
3
Germination
- Stack trays or cover for 3-4 days.
- Keep in blackout for 2-3 days.
- Use a humidity dome during germination.
- Seeds should germinate within 24-36 hours.
4
Growing
- Move to light after germination. Provide 6-8 hours of direct light daily.
- Water from the bottom to avoid wetting leaves.
5
Harvest
- Harvest in 15-20 days when stems are 1.5-2 inches tall.
- Cut just above the soil line with clean scissors.
- This variety may produce a second harvest — cut above the lowest leaf set.
Tips
- *This variety has an extra spicy kick — great for adding bold flavor to dishes.
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