List of Desirable Microgreens

Part of Microgreens in Gravity

Stage I: Microgreen Biomass Analysis
Stage II: Microgreen Tropisms and Root Architecture Analysis (coming soon)
Stage III: Simulated Microgravity Phenotypic Analysis (coming soon)

Note:

This following set of lists are meant to act a starting point for investigations. These lists are not exhaustive and are meant to be expanded upon. Feel free to investigate microgreens that are not listed here.

Keep in mind that microgreens are the shoots of salad vegetables picked just after the first leaves have developed.

Growing Difficulty: Entry Level

Plant Name Preferred Media Seeding Rate Pre-Soak Germination
Time		 Estimated Time
to Harvest
Arugula Hydroponic 28 g No 2-3 Days 8-12 Days
Broccoli Hydroponic 28 g No 2-3 Days 8-12 Days
Brussels Sprouts Hydroponic 28 g No 1-2 Days 8-10 Days
Buckwheat Soil 36 g Yes 1-3 Days 6-12 Days
Bok Choy/Pak Choi Hydroponic 28 g No 1-2 Days 8-12 Days
Cabbage (Golden Acre, Chinese, Red
Acre, Red Rock Mammoth, Kogane)		 Hydroponic 28 g No 1-3 Days 6-12 Days
Chia Hydroponic 28 g No 2-3 Days 8-12 Days
Endive Hydroponic 28 g No 2-3 Days 8-15 Days
Kale Hydroponic 28 g No 2-4 Days 10-12 Days
Kohlrabi Hydroponic 28 g No 2-5 Days 8-12 Days
Lettuce (varied) Hydroponic 28 g No 2-3 Days 10-12 Days
Mustard: Red Streaks Mizuna Hydroponic 28 g No 1-3 Days 8-12 Days
Mustard: Mibuna Hydroponic 28 g No 2-3 Days 8-10 Days
Mustard: Mizuna, Osaka,
Feathered Red, Yellow		 Hydroponic 28 g No 1-3 Days 8-12 Days
Red Clover Hydroponic 28 g No 1-2 Days 8-10 Days
Wheatgrass Soil or Hydroponic 28 g No 2-3 Days 8-12 Days

Growing Difficulty: Intermediate

Plant Name Preferred Media Seeding Rate Pre-Soak Germination
Time		 Estimated Time
to Harvest
Celery Leaf Hydroponic 21 g No 10-14 Days 6 Days
Fennel (Microherb) Hydroponic 28 g No 3-4 Days 12+ Days
Japanese Spinach (Tat Soi) Hydroponic 56 g No 2-3 Days 8-12 Days
Leek (can be slow at germinating) Hydroponic 28 g No 3-12 Days 12 Days
Sorrel Hydroponic 28 g No 1-2 Days 10-12 Days

Growing Difficulty: Advanced

Plant Name Preferred Media Seeding Rate Pre-Soak Germination
Time		 Estimated Time
To Harvest
Amaranth Hydroponic 28 g No 2-3 Days 8-12 Days
Basil Hydroponic 28 g No 3-4 Days 8-12 Days
Beets Hydroponic 34 g Yes 3-4 Days 8-12 Days
Chard Hydroponic 56 g Yes 2-5 Days 8-12 Days
Chives Soil 56 g No 7-14 Days 21+ Days
Cilantro Soil or Hydroponic 56 g No 7-14 Days 21-28 Days
Cress Hydroponic 28 g No 3-4 Days 8-12 Days

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AIRI Program Navigation

  1. Program Outline
  2. Crop Selection and Microgreens
  3. List of Desirable Microgreens
  4. STAGE I: Microgreen Biomass Analysis
  5. STAGE I: NGSS Alignment and Educational Resources
  6. Additional Educational Materials