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Cress Microgreens — Microgreens

10-15days to harvest

2-3days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Very easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Scatter seeds densely on pre-moistened growing medium. Cover lightly and mist daily.

Cultivation

Sun: Indirect light or grow lights 12-16 hours daily
Water: Mist 2-3 times daily, keep growing medium moist
Soil: Soilless growing medium, coconut coir, or hydroponic mats
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: Dense seeding, no spacing needed
Height: 1-2 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green leaves with white stems
Size: 5 g
Shape: Small oval leaves on tender white stems
Flavour: Sharp, peppery, and pungent with a slight mustard-like heat

In the kitchen

Salads, sandwiches, soups, garnishes, egg dishes, and as a spicy accent to mild foods

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids (rare), fungus gnats
Diseases: Damping off if overwatered
Resistance: Generally disease-free due to quick harvest cycle

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.

ChivesRepels aphids and other small insects that can damage tender microgreens

LettuceSimilar growing conditions and shallow roots, doesn't compete for space

RadishFast-growing companion that can be harvested alongside, breaks up soil

SpinachCompatible growing requirements and harvest timing for succession planting

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and has similar moisture and light needs

CilantroComplementary growing conditions and can be grown in same containers

MintNatural pest deterrent that repels ants and rodents near growing areas

ArugulaSame family as cress with similar growing requirements and harvest period

Avoid

SunflowersRelease allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination of small seeds

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that severely stunts growth of brassica family plants

FennelStrong allelopathic effects that inhibit germination and growth of most microgreens

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 69
Protein (g): 1.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 17.6
Fibre (g): 5.3
Sugars (g): 8.55
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 54.1
Calcium (mg): 8
Iron (mg): 1.61
Magnesium (mg): 24
Phosphorus (mg): 47
Potassium (mg): 304
Zinc (mg): 0.31

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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 Cress Microgreens?

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