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Microgreen Seed Density Calculator

We recommend using these values as a starting point, and then experimenting to find what works best for you. Varieties with a * after them are based on the seed densities used by our co-founder Garrett Corwin at his farm Piedmont Microgreens. You can read more in our yield and sow density cheatsheet.

Variety

Amaranth *

Anise

Arugula *

Barley

Basil, Genovese *

Basil, Lemon *

Basil, Purple *

Beet *

Borage

Broccoli *

Brussel Sprouts

Buckwheat

Cabbage *

Cantaloupe *

Carrot

Cauliflower *

Celery *

Chard, Magenta *

Chard, Red *

Chard, Yellow *

Chervil *

Chia

Chives

Chrysanthemum/Shungiku

Cilantro *

Clover

Collards

Corn

Cress

Cucumber

Dandelion

Dill *

Dun Pea

Endive

Fava *

Fennel *

Fenugreek

Flax

Kale *

Kohlrabi *

Komatsuna (Mustard Spinach)

Leek

Lemon Balm

Lemon Mint

Lettuce *

Lovage

Mahogany (Chinese)

Marigold/Tangerine Lace

Marjoram

Mint

Mustard *

Mustard, Mizuna

Nasturtium *

Onion *

Orach

Oregano

Pak Choi

Parsley *

Pea, Basic *

Pea, Tendril *

Purslane

Quinoa

Radish, Daikon *

Radish, Rambo *

Radish, Triton *

Red Choi *

Rutabaga

Sage

Salad Burnet

Shiso, Bicolor *

Shiso, Green *

Shiso, Purple *

Sorrel, Red Veined *

Spinach

Sunflower *

Tarragon

Tatsoi

Thyme

Tokyo Bekana

Turnip

Wasabi

Wheatgrass

Target Weight (g)

10
2
12
120
4
4
4
35
30
22
20
120
19
30
12
20
4
35
35
30
20
25
30
20
40
20
20
150
10
30
10
20
300
10
300
20
20
12
22
16
12
30
1
1
10
18
30
6
1
1
10
12
100
35
12
1
16
12
300
300
20
14
40
40
40
12
18
4
8
4
12
8
1
40
120
3
10
3
16
14
12
120

Safe Range (g)

9 - 11

1.8 - 2.2

10.8 - 13.2

108 - 132

3.6 - 4.4

3.6 - 4.4

3.6 - 4.4

31.5 - 38.5

27 - 33

19.8 - 24.2

18 - 22

108 - 132

17.1 - 20.9

27 - 33

10.8 - 13.2

18 - 22

3.6 - 4.4

31.5 - 38.5

31.5 - 38.5

27 - 33

18 - 22

22.5 - 27.5

27 - 33

18 - 22

36 - 44

18 - 22

18 - 22

135 - 165

9 - 11

27 - 33

9 - 11

18 - 22

270 - 330

9 - 11

270 - 330

18 - 22

18 - 22

10.8 - 13.2

19.8 - 24.2

14.4 - 17.6

10.8 - 13.2

27 - 33

0.9 - 1.1

0.9 - 1.1

9 - 11

16.2 - 19.8

27 - 33

5.4 - 6.6

0.9 - 1.1

0.9 - 1.1

9 - 11

10.8 - 13.2

90 - 110

31.5 - 38.5

10.8 - 13.2

0.9 - 1.1

14.4 - 17.6

10.8 - 13.2

270 - 330

270 - 330

18 - 22

12.6 - 15.4

36 - 44

36 - 44

36 - 44

10.8 - 13.2

16.2 - 19.8

3.6 - 4.4

7.2 - 8.8

3.6 - 4.4

10.8 - 13.2

7.2 - 8.8

0.9 - 1.1

36 - 44

108 - 132

2.7 - 3.3

9 - 11

2.7 - 3.3

14.4 - 17.6

12.6 - 15.4

10.8 - 13.2

108 - 132

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