Common Microgreen Seed Families

Here is a simple overview of the most commonly used microgreen seeds, grouped by plant family:

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Amaranthaceae family
Amaranth, beetroot, chard, quinoa, spinach

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Amaryllidaceae family
Chives, garlic, leeks, onions

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Apiaceae family
Carrot, celery, dill, fennel, coriander, parsley

 

Asteraceae family
Chicory, endive, lettuce, radicchio, sunflower

 

Brassicaceae family
Rocket, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, purple radish, daikon radish, red and green mustard, mizuna (Japanese mustard), curled cress, horseradish, tatsoi

 

Cucurbitaceae family
Cucumber, melon, squash

 

Fabaceae family
Mung beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils

 

Lamiaceae family
Herbs such as mint, basil, rosemary, sage, oregano

 

Poaceae family
Grasses and cereals such as barley, corn, rice, oats, wheatgrass