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Seed
Sowing Amount / 10”x20” tray
Grams I Ounces
Germination Days
(domes on)
Days to
Harvest
Watering
Schedule¹
(potting soil)
Flavor Profile
Amaranth
17
0.6
2-3 days
7 - 16 days
1 every 4 days
Beet, grassy
Aniseed
28
1
2 days
7 - 8 days
1 every 4 days
Licorice
Arugula
28
1
3 days
7-16 days
1 every 4 days
Nutty, peppery
Basil (Sweet, Genovese,
Thai)
20
0.7
2-3 days
10-21 days
1 every 5 days
Slightly sweet, herby
Beets, Bulls Blood
28
1
3-6 days
10-20 days
1 every 4 days
Beet, earthy
Broccoli
28
1
1-3 days
7-15 days
1 every 4 days
Mild broccoli, slightly bitter
Buckwheat
113
4
2-4 days
7-14 days
1 every 3 days
Lettuce, tangy
Cabbage, Red
28
1
2-5 days
10-15 days
1 every 4 days
Mild, cabbage
Carrot Tops
37
1.3
2-4 days
8-14 days
1 every 4 days
Mild, earthy
Celery
28
1
5-7 days
13-16 days
1 every 4 days
Mild celery taste
Chervil
28
1
4-6 days
16-22 days
1 every 4 days
Mild parsley and licorice
Chia
28
1
2-5 days
10-12 days
1 every 4 days
Slightly bitter, minty, tangy
Chives
28
1
6-9 days
14-24 days
1 every 4 days
Mild garlic, onion
Cilantro (Coriander)
37
1.3
4-10 days
14-20 days
1 every 4 days
Strong celery, cilantro
Cress (Cressida/Pepper)
28
1
3-4 days
8-14 days
1 every 4 days
Peppery
Dill
28
1
3-7 days
12-15 days
1 every 4 days
Dill
Fenugreek
17
0.6
2-5 days
10-14 days
1 every 4 days
Mildly spicy, nutty, pungent, bitter
Flax
28
1
2-4 days
8-12 days
1 every 4 days
Mildly spicy, nutty
Kale, Red Russian
35
1.25
2-4 days
10-15 days
1 every 4 days
Subtle broccoli flavor
Kholrabi
28
1
2-4 days
7-14 days
1 every 4 days
Mild, sweet
Komatsuna
28
1
2-4 days
10-14 days
1 every 4 days
Cabbage, mustard, mildly sweet
Lemon Balm
34
1.2
3-5 days
14+ days
1 every 4 days
Lemony
Lemongrass
14
0.5
2-3 days
14+ days
1 every 4 days
Strong lemon, sweet
Lettuce (various)
28
1
2-4 days
10-16 days
1 every 4 days
Lettuce, depends on variety
Marjoram
14
0.5
2-4 days
10-14 days
1 every 4 days
Similar to oregano but milder and sweeter
Marigold
28
1
2-4 days
8-18 days
1 every 4 days
Citrus, mildly spicy
Mint
14
0.5
2-3 days
10-14 days
1 every 4 days
Mint
Mizuna (Japanese Mustard)
28
1
2-4 days
8-14 days
1 every 4 days
Mild pepper
Mustard
28
1
3-4 days
7-15 days
1 every 4 days
Slightly spicy, sweet mustard
Nasturtium, Dwarf
56
2
3-6 days
10-21 days
1 every 4 days
Pepper, mustard
Oregano
28
1
5-7 days
16-22 days
1 every 5 days
Pungent, oregano
Pak Choi
28
1
1-3 days
8-12 days
1 every 4 days
Mildly sweet, earthy
Parsley
28
1
5-7 days
18-30 days
1 every 4 days
Mild parsley
Pea Shoots
142
5
2-5 days
8-15 days
1 every 4 days
Sweet pea, nutty
Popcorn Shoots
28
1
2-3 days
6-8 days
1 every 4 days
Sweet corn
Purslane, Red Gruner
28
1
3-5 days
10-14 days
1 every 4 days
Tangy, spinach
Radish
42
1.5
1-3 days
8-10 days
1 every 4 days
Strong spicy, peppery
Sage
28
1
7-10 days
18-25 days
1 every 4 days
Strong sage
Table continues on page 19
GROWING GUIDE
*Figures in this table are estimates. Germination & harvest times may vary depending on seed variety, quality & growing conditions. Consult instructions from your seed supplier.
¹For soil-free (hydroponic) growing, watering cycle frequency and duration are dependent on type of media that is used. See Growing Tips on page 16.