Water Pepper Microgreens
hardSpicyExtra SpicyNutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Extremely spicy microgreens with a numbing, wasabi-like heat. Water pepper microgreens are a unique culinary experience and popular in high-end restaurants as a garnish.
Quick Stats
Seed Density
15-20g per 1020 tray
Soak Required
No
Stack / Blackout
4-5 days stacked, 2-3 days blackout
Germination
24-36 hours
Days to Harvest
10-20 days
Humidity Dome
Yes
Growing Instructions
1
Preparation
- Prepare your tray with your chosen growing medium (soil, coco coir, or hemp mat). Moisten evenly.
2
Sowing
- Spread 15-20g of seeds evenly across a 1020 tray.
- For a 1010 tray, use 8g. For a 5x5 tray, use 2g.
3
Germination
- Stack trays or cover for 4-5 days.
- Keep in blackout for 2-3 days.
- Use a humidity dome during germination.
- Seeds should germinate within 24-36 hours.
4
Growing
- Move to light after germination. Provide 6-8 hours of direct light daily.
- Water from the bottom to avoid wetting leaves.
5
Harvest
- Harvest in 10-20 days when stems are 1.5-2 inches tall.
- Cut just above the soil line with clean scissors.
Tips
- *This variety has an extra spicy kick — great for adding bold flavor to dishes.
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