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Cabbage Microgreens — Microgreens

68days to harvest

3-5days to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Soak seeds 4-6 hours, scatter evenly on growing medium. Cover with humidity dome for 2-3 days.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Mist 2-3 times daily, maintain consistent moisture
Soil: Fine potting mix or coconut coir growing medium
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: Dense sowing, 1-2 tablespoons per 10x20 tray
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green with purple stems
Size: 1 1/2-2 lb.
Shape: Heart-shaped cotyledons on sturdy stems
Flavour: Mild cabbage taste, fresh and crisp with slight peppery finish

In the kitchen

Salads, coleslaw, tacos, sandwiches, stir-fries, garnishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Fungus gnats, aphids (indoor growing)
Diseases: Damping-off from overwatering
Resistance: Resistant to most diseases when grown in clean conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage pests

OnionRepels cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles with strong sulfur compounds

GarlicNatural fungicide properties and deters cabbage moths and root maggots

ChamomileImproves soil health and may enhance growth and flavor of brassicas

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting cabbage microgreens

ThymeRepels cabbage worms and flea beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects

MarigoldDeters nematodes and various pests with natural compounds in roots and foliage

LettuceCompatible growing conditions and may help utilize space efficiently

Avoid

TomatoMay inhibit brassica growth through allelopathic compounds and compete for nutrients

StrawberryCan harbor pests that also attack brassicas and may compete for growing space

RueProduces allelopathic compounds that can stunt growth of brassica family plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 1.28
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 5.8
Fibre (g): 2.5
Sugars (g): 3.2
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 36.6
Vitamin E (mg): 0.15
Vitamin K (µg): 76
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.124
Folate (µg): 43
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.47
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 26
Potassium (mg): 170
Zinc (mg): 0.18
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Cabbage Microgreens?

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