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Flavor Profile Cheatsheet

Discover the unique flavor profiles of our microgreens to create perfect pairings in your dishes.

Arugula
peppery

Strong pepper flavor

Amaranth
earthy

Earthy flavor, similar to beets

Borage
mild

Cucumber flavor

Buckwheat
earthy

Sour with a hint of bitterness

Cilantro
mild

Flowery, light with flavor

Celery
mild

Similar to mature plant, but lighter

Chrysanthemum
mild

Carrot-like flavor, light-flowery

Clover
mild

Slightly sweet and grassy

Cress
peppery

Peppery, interesting texture

Fennel
mild

Licorice flavor

Fenugreek
nutty

Sweet nutty flavor

Leek
mild

Onion-like flavor

Marigold
spicy

Spicy with notes of citrus

Mustard
spicy

Mild, spicy mustard flavor, varietals can differ greatly in flavor. IE wasabi mustard tastes just like wasabi.

Rambo Radish
spicy

Horseradish flavor

Nasturtium
peppery

Mild peppery flavor

Popcorn
sweet

Super sweet, can be paired with desserts

Orach
earthy

Spinach-like, bitter, earthy

Sunflower
nutty

Nutty, crunchy texture

Red-Veined Sorrel
mild

Sour, lemon, acid

Water Pepper
peppery

Extreme peppery flavor, use sparingly