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Microgreens are easy to grow, quick to produce, require only a small Cheat Sheet
investment. Although they are “micro”, their nutritional values can be January 13, 2017
through the roof. You will nd a wide range of avors among them. You can
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use them in salads, soups, drinks, smoothies, sandwiches or even use them
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for garnishes. Their unique avors kick up any dish and their vibrant colors January 13, 2017
are pleasing to the eye.
Here are our Top Ten Microgreens and how you can grow them and use
them, along with some interesting nutritional information.
Alfalfa
How to Grow:
Alfalfa microgreens prefer to be grown hydroponically. Do not pre-soak the

seeds, and use about 1 ounce of seeds per 1020 tray. Use a blackout dome
3-5 days. At Day 3 and 4, ip the lid onto your growing crop to enhance
strength of the plant. You will notice germination around 1-2 days with an
estimated time to harvest being 8-12 days. These microgreens have large,
deep-green leaves with mild crunch and avor.
How to Use:
Add to salads or sandwiches for a crunch.
Beet
How to Grow:
The Beet microgreen prefers soil as its growing medium. Pre-soak about 1.2
ounces of seeds for 8-12 hours in cold water. The blackout period for these
microgreens is 6-8 days and germination will occur 3-4 days. The estimated
time to harvest is 10-12 days and your crop will have green leaves and dark
red stems. Detroit Dark Red Beet microgreens have an earthy avor. When
harvesting, be sure to cut closely to the soil line so as to feature the beautiful
red stem.
How to Use:
Top o your beet hummus toast with beautiful Detroit Dark Red
microgreens as a treat to your eyes and tastebuds.
http://iowagirleats.com/2015/11/02/avocado-and-shortcut-beet-hummus-
toast/
Buckwheat
How to Grow:
Buckwheat microgreens prefer soil for their growing medium. The seeds
need to be soaked in cold water for 12-24 hours before planting, and then
rinsed well. Plant about 12 ounces (or 1 ½ cups) of seeds per 1020 tray. Use
the blackout lid for 3-4 days and continue to mist during the blackout to
ensure soil stays damp but not soggy. Germination will occur in 1-2 days
after planting and estimated time to harvest is 6-12 days. Early leaves may
appear to be yellow, but will become green in sunlight. Be careful in
harvesting your plants before gently rinsing and drying. Buckwheat
microgreens are pale green with a tangy avor.
How to Use:
Buckwheat is a great option to anyone who is gluten-free. A small handful of

these makes a great snack on their own.
Nutritional Bene ts:
Buckwheat microgreens are being studied for their potential anti-

in ammatory compounds.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19060399
Clover
How to Grow:
The Clover microgreen prefers to be grown hydroponically. You will use

about 1 ounce of seeds per 1020 tray, and no need to pre-soak them. Use a
blackout dome 3-5 days. At Day 3 and 4, carefully ip the blackout lid onto
your plants to help strengthen your crop before exposing fully to light.
Germination will occur 1-2 days, and the estimated time to harvest is 8-12
days. These microgreens will have green leaves with mild/fresh avoring.
The younger the clover, the sweeter the avor!
How to Use:
Sprinkle some of these microgreens over any salad for a avorful crunch.
Clover microgreens are packed with calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.
https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/9-microgreens-full-
meganutrients
Collards
How to Grow:
Collard microgreens prefer to be hydroponically grown. You will use about 1

ounce of seeds per 1020 tray with no need to pre-soak. Germination will
occur 1-2 days and estimated time to harvest is 10-12 days. These
microgreens have a dark green color and have the same avoring as adult
collards, but with more intensity. They make a great garnish or addition to
salads.
How to Use:
Garnish your Spaghetti with Collard Greens with a lemon wedge and collards
microgreens.
http://www.marthastewart.com/1075073/spaghetti-collard-greens-and-
lemon
Kale
How to Grow:
The Kale microgreen prefers to be grown hydroponically. You will use about
1 ounce of seeds per 1020 tray, and no need to pre-soak them. Use a
blackout dome 3-5 days. At Day 4 and 5, carefully ip the blackout lid onto
your growing crop. This will help to strengthen the roots before exposing to
light. Germination will occur 2-3 days, and the estimated time to harvest is
8-12 days. These microgreens will be green with avoring that resembles
that of red leaf lettuces and traditional romaine so it is a great base for a
microgreen salad.
How to Use:
Try the “Anti-Oxidant” or “Superfood Warrior” smoothies.
http://www.greenishthumb.net/2015/03/microgreen-smoothie-recipes.html
Kale and Chard are high in lutein (an antioxidant that protect your eyes and
skin) and zeaxanthin, which may decrease your chance of Macular
Degeneration, according to the American Macular Degeneration
Foundation.
https://www.macular.org/zeaxanthin
Kohlrabi
How to Grow:
Kohlrabi prefers to be hydroponically grown. You will use about 1 ounce of

seeds per 1020 tray, and no need to pre-soak. Use a blackout dome for 3-6
days, and at Days 4 and 5, ip the blackout dome onto your growing crop to
strengthen the roots before exposing to light. Germination will occur 2-5
days with an estimated time to harvest being 8-12 days. These microgreens
will have green leaves and white stems.
How to Use:
They have a mild, cabbage-like avor, so they make an excellent addition to

salads, sandwiches or slaw.
Pea
How to Grow:
The pea microgreen has a preferred growing medium of soil. Presoak the
seeds in cold water for 12-24 hours before planting. You will need to use
plenty of water and a large bowl when soaking because these seeds soak up
large amounts of water. After soaking, gently transfer your seeds to a
colander and mist them about 2-4 times daily until you start to see the
seedlings peeking out. They are then ready for soil! Use about 12 ounces
(or 1 ½ cups) of seeds per 1020 tray. Use a blackout lid for the rst 3-5 days,
but mist twice a day during the blackout time. You should see germination
within about 2-3 days after planting. Continue to mist after germination and
keep soil damp but not soggy. The estimated time to harvest is 8-12 days.
Carefully harvest your plants and gently rinse and dry. These microgreens
will be green with a fresh, mildly sweet avor and crunchy texture.
How to Use:
They make a beautiful garnish topping to an omelet, or make a tasty

addition to a strawberry salad.
Pea microgreens promise “seven times the vitamin C of blueberries and

eight times the folic acid of bean sprouts,” according to Mother Nature
Network.
https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/9-microgreens-full-
meganutrients
Radish
How to Grow:
The Radish microgreen prefers to be grown hydroponically. Use about 2

ounces of seeds per 1020 tray, and there is no need for pre-soaking. You
will notice germination 1-2 days. The estimated time to harvest is 5-12 days
and will have a strong radish avor and slight crunch. Their green and red
coloring make them a beautiful addition to any dish, and are a great topping
for sandwiches, speci cally a salmon burger.
How to Use:
Add radish microgreens to top o a watermelon avocado salad.
http://pdxfoodlove.com/2015/03/31/avocado-watermelon-radish-and-
microgreen-salad/
Researchers have found that radish microgreens “contain up to 40 times

higher levels of vital nutrients than their mature counterparts” and have high
levels of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, according to
WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20120831/tiny-microgreens-
packed-nutrients#1
Swiss Chard
How to Grow:
Swiss Chard microgreens prefer soil for their growing medium. You will
need to pre-soak the seed 12-24 hours in cold water. Drain thoroughly, and
then use about 2 ounces of seeds per 1020 tray. Use a blackout dome for 4-
7 days and notice germination in about 2-5 days. The estimated time to
harvest is 8-12 days, and your microgreens will be a darker shade of green.
How to Use:
Swiss Chard Fordhook microgreens will have a spinach avor and make a
great addition to any salad or top o your pizza with them!
https://whatwelovemost.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/parmesan-and-ricotta-
cheese-pizza-with-pistachios-bacon-and-micro-greens/
Kale and Chard are high in lutein (an antioxidant that protect your eyes and
skin) and zeaxanthin, which may decrease your chance of Macular
Degeneration, according to the American Macular Degeneration
Foundation.
https://www.macular.org/zeaxanthin
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Variety Needs Chart
Growing multiple microgreen varieties at once can be a challenge, especially

to beginners. You can use the convenient chart below to coordinate your
grow based on each variety’s particular needs.
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Alfalfa microgreens prefer to be grown hydroponically. Do not pre-soak the

Add to salads or sandwiches for a crunch.

Buckwheat is a great option to anyone who is gluten-free. A small handful of

Nutritional Bene ts:

Buckwheat microgreens are being studied for their potential anti-

The Clover microgreen prefers to be grown hydroponically. You will use

Nutritional Bene ts:

Collard microgreens prefer to be hydroponically grown. You will use about 1

Try the “Anti-Oxidant” or “Superfood Warrior” smoothies.

Nutritional Bene ts:

Kohlrabi prefers to be hydroponically grown. You will use about 1 ounce of

They have a mild, cabbage-like avor, so they make an excellent addition to

They make a beautiful garnish topping to an omelet, or make a tasty

Nutritional Bene ts:

Pea microgreens promise “seven times the vitamin C of blueberries and

The Radish microgreen prefers to be grown hydroponically. Use about 2

Add radish microgreens to top o a watermelon avocado salad.

Nutritional Bene ts:

Researchers have found that radish microgreens “contain up to 40 times

Nutritional Bene ts:

CHECK OUT OUR MICROGREEN SEEDS & KITS

Variety Needs Chart

Growing multiple microgreen varieties at once can be a challenge, especially

CHECK OUT OUR MICROGREEN SEEDS & KITS

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