Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds
Grow a colourful, peppery blend of mustard, rocket and mizuna microgreens in approximately 8–14 days. Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds combine three fast-growing members of the brassica family: mustard, rocket (arugula) and mizuna. Together they produce a fresh microgreen crop with a lively combination of peppery, mustard-like and mildly spicy flavours.
Spicy Mix is an excellent choice for growers who want more flavour and variety than a single microgreen crop. The blend can be grown in shallow trays using soil, coir, hemp growing mats or other suitable microgreen growing media and is suitable for indoor production throughout the year with adequate light and ventilation.
Seedmart Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds are supplied as untreated, GMO-free seed for growing purposes and are available in packet and bulk quantities for home growers, restaurants and commercial microgreen producers throughout Australia.
Spicy Mix Microgreen Seed Details
| Blend | Mustard, Rocket (Arugula) and Mizuna |
|---|---|
| Plant family | Brassicaceae |
| Seed treatment | Untreated |
| GMO status | GMO Free |
| Seeds per gram | Approximately 300 |
| Pre-soak | Not required |
| Approximate sowing rate | Approximately 2.5–3.5 g per small punnet-sized tray; adjust according to tray dimensions |
| Growing medium | Soil, coir or hemp growing mats |
| Covered germination | Approximately 2–3 days |
| Typical harvest | Approximately 8–14 days |
| Availability | Retail packets and bulk quantities |
Why Grow Spicy Mix Microgreens?
- Balanced blend of mustard, rocket and mizuna microgreen seeds.
- Fresh, peppery flavour with varying levels of mild mustard heat.
- Provides greater flavour and visual variation than a single microgreen variety.
- Fast-growing blend with a relatively short crop cycle.
- Suitable for growing indoors throughout the year.
- Can be grown on soil, coir or hydroponic hemp growing mats.
- No seed pre-soaking required.
- Untreated, GMO-free seed.
- Suitable for home and commercial microgreen production.
- Available in smaller packets and economical bulk quantities.
- Supplied by an Australian-owned seed company.
How to Grow Spicy Mix Microgreens
Spicy Mix Microgreens are well suited to shallow growing trays and do not require pre-soaking. For a small punnet-sized growing tray, approximately 2.5–3.5 grams of seed provides a useful starting sowing rate. Adjust the quantity according to your tray dimensions, growing medium and preferred crop density.
- Prepare the growing tray.
Add approximately 3–4 cm of moist growing medium to a shallow tray and gently level the surface. Suitable growing media include quality soil, coir or a purpose-made hemp growing mat. - Sow the Spicy Mix seeds.
Distribute the seed mixture as evenly as possible across the surface. Because the blend contains several varieties, gently mix or shake the seed before sowing if necessary to help maintain an even distribution. - Mist thoroughly.
Use a fine spray mister to moisten the seeds and growing surface evenly after sowing. - Cover the tray.
Cover with another tray or suitable lid during the initial germination period. Keep the crop in a well-ventilated area away from direct light for approximately 2–3 days. - Maintain moisture during germination.
Check the crop regularly and lightly water as required to keep the growing medium consistently moist without becoming waterlogged. - Introduce the seedlings to light.
Once germination is well established, remove the covering tray and place the seedlings under suitable natural or artificial growing light. Continue watering as required, preferably at the base once the crop is established to help keep the foliage dry. - Harvest the microgreens.
Spicy Mix Microgreens are commonly ready to harvest approximately 8–14 days after sowing. Cut the stems cleanly just above the growing medium when the seedlings have reached your preferred size and flavour intensity.
What Do Spicy Mix Microgreens Taste Like?
Spicy Mix Microgreens combine the distinctive flavours of mustard, rocket and mizuna to create a lively, peppery microgreen blend. Mustard contributes characteristic mustard heat, rocket adds a sharper peppery flavour, while mizuna provides a milder mustard-like note that helps balance the mix.
The result is flavourful without relying on a single strongly flavoured variety. Individual bites can vary slightly depending on which seedlings are present, giving the blend more complexity than a single-species microgreen crop.
Spicy Mix Microgreens are particularly well suited to salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, rice paper rolls, noodles and grain bowls, or they can be used as a fresh garnish immediately before serving.
What’s in Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds?
Seedmart Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds contain a complementary mixture of mustard, rocket and mizuna selected to create a fast-growing crop with varied flavour and appearance.
| Microgreen | Flavour | Contribution to the Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Mustard | Peppery with distinctive mustard heat | Adds spice and a stronger mustard flavour |
| Rocket / Arugula | Peppery and slightly sharp | Adds the familiar peppery character of rocket |
| Mizuna | Mild, fresh and lightly mustard-like | Balances the stronger flavours and adds variety to the crop |
Because Spicy Mix contains several seed varieties, the exact distribution of seedlings in an individual tray can vary depending on how evenly the seed has been mixed and sown.
Spicy Mix vs Single-Variety Microgreens
Spicy Mix offers a different growing and eating experience from sowing a tray containing only one microgreen variety.
| Feature | Spicy Mix Microgreens | Single-Variety Microgreens |
|---|---|---|
| Varieties | Mustard, rocket and mizuna | One selected variety |
| Flavour | Layered, peppery and mildly spicy | Consistent flavour characteristic of the selected variety |
| Appearance | Natural variation in leaf shape, height and colour | Generally more uniform |
| Harvest | Harvested when the overall mixed crop reaches the preferred stage | More uniform development within the tray |
How to Use Spicy Mix Microgreens
Fresh Spicy Mix Microgreens are designed for dishes where a little extra flavour is wanted. Their combination of mustard, rocket and mizuna gives salads and savoury dishes a fresh peppery lift without requiring additional seasoning.
- Add to fresh salads and mixed leaf salads.
- Use in sandwiches, wraps and burgers.
- Add to rice paper rolls and noodle dishes.
- Scatter over grain bowls and vegetable bowls.
- Use as a fresh garnish for soups immediately before serving.
- Add to tacos, savoury breakfasts and avocado dishes.
- Use as a colourful garnish for café and restaurant meals.
- Combine with milder microgreens for a customised microgreen salad mix.
For the best texture and flavour, Spicy Mix Microgreens are generally used fresh or added to cooked dishes shortly before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds?
Seedmart Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds contain a mixture of mustard, rocket (also known as arugula) and mizuna. The varieties complement one another to produce a fresh, peppery and mildly spicy microgreen crop.
How long do Spicy Mix Microgreens take to grow?
Spicy Mix Microgreens are commonly ready to harvest approximately 8–14 days after sowing. Growth rate varies according to temperature, light, moisture, growing medium and other conditions.
Do Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds need to be soaked?
No. The seeds in this blend do not normally require pre-soaking before sowing.
How much Spicy Mix seed should I sow?
Approximately 2.5–3.5 grams provides a useful starting sowing rate for a small punnet-sized growing tray. Adjust the amount according to the dimensions of your tray and preferred crop density.
Can Spicy Mix Microgreens be grown without soil?
Yes. Spicy Mix Microgreens can be grown using suitable soilless media such as coir or purpose-made hemp growing mats. The growing medium should retain adequate moisture while allowing suitable drainage and airflow.
Can Spicy Mix Microgreens be grown on hemp mats?
Yes. Hemp growing mats are suitable for this blend. Keep the mat evenly moist during germination and growth but avoid leaving standing water in the tray.
How long should Spicy Mix Microgreens be covered?
A covered germination period of approximately 2–3 days provides a useful starting point. Once germination is well established and the seedlings are developing strongly, remove the cover and introduce the crop to light.
Do Spicy Mix Microgreens need light?
The seeds can remain covered and away from direct light during their initial germination period. Once germinated, move the seedlings into suitable natural or artificial growing light so they can develop normally.
What do Spicy Mix Microgreens taste like?
Spicy Mix Microgreens have a fresh, lively and peppery flavour. Mustard contributes heat, rocket adds a characteristic peppery sharpness and mizuna provides a milder mustard-like flavour that helps balance the mix.
Are Spicy Mix Microgreens very hot?
The blend is intended to provide noticeable peppery and mustard-like flavour rather than extreme heat. Flavour intensity can vary according to the individual seedlings, growing conditions and harvest stage.
Why do some seedlings in my Spicy Mix grow differently?
Spicy Mix contains three different types of microgreen seed, so some natural variation in germination speed, height, leaf shape and appearance is expected. This variation is part of the character of a mixed microgreen crop.
Should I mix the seeds before sowing?
Yes. If the different seed types have separated during storage or transport, gently mixing or shaking the seed before sowing can help distribute the varieties more evenly through the tray.
Can Spicy Mix Microgreens be grown indoors?
Yes. The blend is well suited to indoor microgreen growing when supplied with suitable light after germination, adequate ventilation and consistent moisture.
Are Seedmart Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds treated?
No. Seedmart Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds are supplied as untreated seed for growing purposes.
Are Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds GMO free?
Yes. Seedmart Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds are supplied as GMO-free seed.
Can commercial microgreen growers use Spicy Mix?
Yes. Spicy Mix is suitable for both home and commercial microgreen production and is available in packet and bulk quantities.
Where can I buy Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds in Australia?
Seedmart supplies Spicy Mix Microgreen Seeds in packet and bulk quantities for home growers, restaurants, commercial microgreen growers and businesses throughout Australia.
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