What I Grow
Every little green has its own personality — peppery, spicy, fresh, sweet, earthy and everything in between.
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Get to know the varieties I grow, what they taste like, how they feel on the plate, and some of my favourite ways to use them. Explore the flavours, find what suits your cooking, and maybe discover a new favourite for your kitchen.
Keeping Your Greens Fresh
To keep your microgreens fresh and vibrant, store them in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator and keep them in their original container until you’re ready to use them.
For the best shelf life, keep them cold, dry and sealed. If any moisture collects inside the container, gently blot it away with a clean paper towel.
For the best flavour and texture, enjoy your greens as fresh as possible.
Pea Shoot
Fresh • Sweet • Crisp
Taste
Fresh, sweet and unmistakably pea-like, with a delicate green flavour.
Texture
Tender and juicy with a satisfying crispness. Pea shoots add freshness and texture without overpowering the dish.
Perfect with
Pea shoots are incredibly versatile. Try them with salads, sandwiches, eggs, pasta, stir-fries, grain bowls or simply tossed through a finished dish.
Vitamins & nutrients
Pea shoots naturally provide vitamins C and K, along with folate, carotenoids and other beneficial plant compounds.
Chef Jess's Pick
Use them as a fresh finishing green on pasta or risotto. Their sweet pea flavour brings a little taste of spring to the plate.
Curly Cress
Peppery • Fresh • Delicate
Taste
Bright, fresh and peppery, with a gentle mustard-like bite. Curly cress adds flavour without overwhelming more delicate ingredients.
Texture
Tender and delicate with slender stems and beautifully frilled leaves.
Perfect with
Eggs, seafood, creamy soups, salads, sandwiches, soft cheeses and pasta. It is especially lovely as a finishing green where you want a little lift and freshness.
Vitamins & nutrients
Curly cress naturally provides vitamins C and K, along with carotenoids and other beneficial plant compounds.
Chef Jess's Pick
Finish a creamy dish with a little curly cress. Its peppery freshness adds contrast and makes the whole plate feel brighter.
China Rose Radish
Peppery • Crisp • Vibrant
Taste
Fresh, peppery and slightly spicy, with the familiar bite of radish. It brings a bright little kick without taking over the dish.
Texture
Tender stems and delicate leaves with a fresh, crisp bite.
Perfect with
Tacos, sandwiches, avocado toast, eggs, seafood, salads, grain bowls and creamy dishes that benefit from a little peppery contrast.
Vitamins & nutrients
China Rose radish naturally provides vitamins C and K, along with carotenoids and glucosinolates — naturally occurring compounds found in radishes and other cruciferous vegetables.
Chef Jess's Pick
Pair it with a nice summer salad. That fresh radish bite wakes up the whole dish.
Sunflower
Nutty • Fresh • Crunchy
Taste
Mild, nutty and pleasantly sweet, with a fresh green flavour. Sunflower microgreens have a satisfying seed-like richness that makes them stand out from more delicate greens.
Texture
One of the crunchier microgreens, with sturdy stems and tender leaves. They add great texture and substance to a dish.
Perfect with
Salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, eggs, grain bowls and roasted vegetables. They’re also fantastic alongside grilled meats and seafood.
Vitamins & nutrients
Sunflower microgreens naturally contain protein, fibre and a variety of vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds.
Chef Jess's Pick
Use sunflower as more than a garnish. Toss a generous handful through a salad or grain bowl for a nutty flavour and satisfying crunch.
Wasabi Mustard
Spicy • Bold • Wasabi-like
Taste
This one has attitude. Wasabi Mustard delivers a bold, spicy kick with a distinctly wasabi-like flavour and a fresh mustard finish.
Texture
Tender and delicate with a fresh bite that makes it perfect for finishing a dish.
Perfect with
This is my go-to for raw fish and sushi. It is fantastic with sashimi, poke, crudo, oysters, any raw fish or seafood tartare. It also adds a punch to rice bowls, noodles, Asian-inspired salads and sandwiches.
Vitamins & nutrients
Wasabi Mustard naturally provides vitamins C and K, along with vitamin E, carotenoids and glucosinolates — naturally occurring compounds found in mustard and other Brassica vegetables.
Chef Jess's Pick
Pair it with raw salmon or tuna when you want that fresh wasabi-style heat without overpowering the delicate flavour of the fish.
Buckwheat
Underused • Elegant • Fresh
Taste
Mild and fresh with subtle earthy and grassy notes. The delicate leaves bring a gentle flavour that complements rather than overwhelms other ingredients.
Texture
Tender, delicate leaves paired with distinctive, upright stems. The stems add height, structure and a visually pleasing element to the plate.
Perfect with
Excellent with grains and vegetables, as well as salads, grain bowls and lighter dishes. Buckwheat adds freshness, texture and visual interest without bringing heat.
Vitamins & nutrients
Buckwheat microgreens naturally contain fibre, minerals and beneficial plant compounds.
Chef Jess's Pick
An underused microgreen in the chef community, Buckwheat deserves more attention. Its striking stems bring beautiful height and visual appeal to a dish, while the delicate leaves add a subtle fresh flavour. Excellent paired with grains and vegetables.
Triticale
Mild • Sweet • Fresh
Taste
Mild, fresh and slightly sweet, with a gentle grassy character. Triticale is subtle enough to complement a dish rather than compete with it.
Texture
Tender and delicate with a fresh, young-green bite.
Perfect with
Salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, eggs, soups and light meals. It works especially well when you want a clean and sweet freshness without a strong peppery flavour.
Vitamins & nutrients
Triticale microgreens naturally contain fibre, minerals and a variety of beneficial plant compounds.
Chef Jess's Pick
I love adding Triticale to my morning smoothies for a little natural sweetness and fresh green flavour. It’s also a lovely addition to breakfast dishes, adding colour, freshness and a delicate bite.
Golden Mustard
Spicy • Peppery • Mustard
Taste
Fresh, peppery and distinctly mustardy, with a lively spicy kick. Golden Mustard brings heat and brightness to the plate.
Texture
Tender leaves with a delicate, fresh bite.
Perfect with
Eggs, sandwiches, burgers, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, seafood and creamy dishes. It’s also fantastic mixed into salads when you want a little extra heat.
Vitamins & nutrients
Golden Mustard naturally contains vitamins C and K, along with glucosinolates and other beneficial plant compounds found in mustard greens.
Chef Jess's Pick
Add Golden Mustard to your plant-based or meat burger for a natural mustard flavour and a delightful crisp crunch. It’s an easy way to add freshness, flavour and a little extra bite to every burger.
Spigarello
Earthy • Sweet • Broccoli-like
Taste
A beautiful balance of mild broccoli flavour, gentle sweetness and fresh green notes. Spigarello is much more delicate than its name might suggest.
Texture
Tender and leafy with a soft, fresh bite.
Perfect with
Pasta, eggs, seafood, chicken, roasted vegetables, soups and salads. Its mild flavour makes it an easy green to pair with almost anything.
Vitamins & nutrients
Spigarello naturally contains vitamins C and K, along with carotenoids and other beneficial plant compounds found in leafy greens.
Chef Jess's Pick
Try Spigarello with pasta tossed in a light olive oil or pesto base. Its gentle broccoli flavour works beautifully with fresh herbs, Parmesan and simple savoury ingredients.
Arugula
Peppery • Fresh • Bold
Taste
Fresh, peppery and slightly nutty, with that unmistakable arugula bite. It has plenty of personality for such a tiny green.
Texture
Delicate leaves with a tender, fresh texture.
Perfect with
Pizza, pasta, salads, eggs, sandwiches, steak, seafood and soft cheeses. Arugula is especially good with ingredients that benefit from a fresh peppery contrast.
Vitamins & nutrients
Arugula naturally contains vitamins C and K, along with carotenoids and other beneficial plant compounds.
Chef Jess's Pick
Top it over a hot pizza, fresh out of the oven, just before serving. The peppery freshness is a perfect contrast to melted cheese and savoury toppings. Right now, I’m dreaming of a seafood pizza with fresh Arugula scattered over the top!