Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green leaves with pink and white stems
Shape: Mixed sprouts with true leaves
Flavour: Crisp, mildly spicy flavor combining broccoli notes, peppery radish bite, and mild alfalfa-kale sweetness

Salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, wraps, soups (as fresh garnish)

Pests: None—indoor sprouting environment excludes pests
Diseases: Mold (Aspergillus, Rhizopus, Mucor species) if moisture control or air circulation is inadequate

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

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

BasilRepels aphids and other pests that commonly attack young seedlings

MarigoldDeters whiteflies and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

ChivesNatural fungicide properties help prevent damping-off disease in seedlings

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

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for space with shallow-rooted microgreens

MintRepels ants and rodents that might disturb microgreen trays

CatnipStrong pest deterrent, especially effective against aphids and flea beetles

DillAttracts beneficial predatory insects while repelling spider mites

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that inhibits germination and stunts growth of most plants

FennelAllelopathic compounds inhibit seed germination and early plant development

EucalyptusEssential oils and leaf compounds suppress seed germination and seedling growth

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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.