Raphanus sativus, Brassica oleracea, Brassica napus, Lacinato Kale
The ChefPax Mix is our signature blend — a single 10×20 live tray that contains five varieties seeded and grown together: Rambo Radish, Red Acre Cabbage, Purple Vienna Kohlrabi, Lacinato Kale, and Di Cicco Broccoli. Rather than choosing a single crop, you get a curated spectrum of flavors, textures, and colors in a single snip.
Seeded at 2 oz per 10×20 tray and harvested in 8–10 days, the ChefPax Mix is designed for cooks who want variety without managing five individual trays. The result is a visually diverse blend — purple radish stems, blue-green kale, green broccoli and kohlrabi, and the occasional cabbage color — that brings complexity to simple dishes with zero extra effort.
The flavor balance in the ChefPax Mix was intentionally designed around the Austin palate: enough spicy radish to add interest, enough mild broccoli and kohlrabi to keep the heat in check, with kale providing a slightly more bitter, mineral note and cabbage adding subtle sweetness. The blend performs beautifully as a salad base, a juice blend starting point, or a garnish that changes slightly with each snip as you work through the tray.
ChefPax Mix Microgreens are a ChefPax microgreen crop grown near Austin for salad base, chef plating, and home cooking. They are selected for concentrated flavor, texture, and cut-to-order freshness.
ChefPax Mix Microgreens are part of the ChefPax crop library for chefs, restaurants, and home cooks in Austin, Texas. The ChefPax Mix delivers a balanced peppery-to-sweet flavor spectrum in a single serving. The Rambo Radish provides a spicy, horseradish-like kick, while the kohlrabi and broccoli contribute mild, earthy sweetness. The cabbage adds subtle sweetness, and the kale brings a gentle, mineral bitterness that grounds the blend. Together, the flavors create a layered experience that shifts as you snip different sections of the tray. In the kitchen, they work especially well with Salad base, Juice and smoothie blend, Garnish for any dish, Grain bowls where you want texture and flavor complexity. ChefPax focuses on crop-specific handling, fresh delivery, and practical culinary use so buyers can choose the right tray by flavor, texture, and service context.
The ChefPax Mix delivers a balanced peppery-to-sweet flavor spectrum in a single serving. The Rambo Radish provides a spicy, horseradish-like kick, while the kohlrabi and broccoli contribute mild, earthy sweetness. The cabbage adds subtle sweetness, and the kale brings a gentle, mineral bitterness that grounds the blend. Together, the flavors create a layered experience that shifts as you snip different sections of the tray.
The ChefPax Mix is nutritionally diverse by design — each variety contributes different vitamins and phytonutrients. You get the sulforaphane of broccoli, the glucosinolates of kale, the anthocyanins of radish and cabbage, and the broad vitamin C and K content of all five crops together. This nutritional diversity is one of the key advantages of a blended microgreen tray over a single-variety approach.
For a deeper look at vitamins and phytonutrients studied across varieties, see the microgreens nutrition guide.
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The ChefPax Mix arrives as a live 10×20 tray with all five varieties growing together. Keep in indirect light at room temperature and snip what you need. A well-watered tray can last up to 2–3 weeks — water lightly every 1–2 days and keep in indirect light. Because the blend includes varieties with different optimal harvest windows, the first 10 days deliver the best flavor balance.
Full storage tips — container types, fridge placement, and shelf life by crop — are in the microgreens storage guide.
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A no-cook power bowl built on a base of mixed greens and quinoa, crowned with a generous tray of ChefPax Mix microgreens for layered flavor.
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Toasted multigrain bread with herb cream cheese, smoked salmon, and a mountain of ChefPax Mix microgreens — ready in 10 minutes.
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Pearl barley and roasted root vegetables dressed in a honey-Dijon vinaigrette with ChefPax Mix microgreens folded in just before serving.
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This refreshing salad combines the vibrant flavors of ChefPax microgreens with a zesty citrus vinaigrette, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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This colorful wrap features ChefPax microgreens, creamy hummus, and a variety of fresh veggies for a delicious and nutritious on-the-go meal.
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This trendy avocado toast is topped with ChefPax microgreens, adding a punch of flavor and nutrition to your breakfast or snack.
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A wholesome bowl packed with protein-rich quinoa and colorful mixed microgreens, topped with roasted veggies and a creamy tahini dressing for a satisfying meal.
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This refreshing salad bowl is packed with nutrient-rich herb microgreens, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a satisfying meal.
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This avocado toast topped with herb microgreens offers a nutritious and delicious breakfast option, perfect for busy mornings.
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This vibrant pasta dish features a herb microgreens pesto that bursts with fresh flavors, making it a quick and healthy meal.
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This quick and easy wrap is filled with a variety of mixed microgreens and smooth hummus, delivering a delicious and nutritious snack or lunch option.
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This vibrant salad features a mix of nutrient-dense microgreens, combined with fresh veggies and a tangy lemon dressing, making it a refreshing and healthful choice.
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Start your day with a protein-packed breakfast bowl featuring arugula microgreens, eggs, and a touch of feta for creaminess.
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This refreshing salad showcases arugula microgreens paired with vibrant citrus flavors and crunchy toppings for a light, nutritious meal.
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Start your day right with a protein-packed breakfast wrap featuring arugula microgreens for a fresh kick.
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This refreshing salad combines creamy avocado with peppery arugula microgreens, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.
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This fresh twist on traditional pesto uses arugula microgreens for a peppery kick, making it a vibrant and nutritious dish.
The ChefPax Mix contains five varieties grown together in a single 10×20 live tray: Rambo Radish, Red Acre Cabbage, Purple Vienna Kohlrabi, Lacinato Kale, and Di Cicco Broccoli. The blend is seeded at 2 oz per tray for a balanced, dense microgreen canopy.
The seed blend is consistent, but the ratio of each variety in your snip will vary slightly depending on which part of the tray you cut. This is a feature, not a bug — the blend creates natural variety as you work through the tray, and the overall flavor balance is consistent order to order.
The Mix is ideal if you want variety with minimum overhead — one tray to manage, one delivery, diverse flavors. Individual trays make sense if you cook with specific microgreens regularly and want control over the flavor intensity of each component. Many customers start with the Mix and then add individual trays as they develop preferences.
ChefPax Mix is a blend of multiple microgreen varieties — including brassica crops such as broccoli, kohlrabi, kale, cabbage, and purple radish, alongside buckwheat and texsel greens — selected for complementary flavor, texture, and phytochemical diversity. The brassica-dominant composition draws on one of the most studied crop families in microgreen nutrition research.
• Brassica microgreens have been studied for elevated glucosinolate and sulforaphane precursor content relative to mature vegetables.
moderate evidence• A blend of brassica varieties and complementary greens provides a broader range of phytochemical types than any single crop alone.
moderate evidence• Nutrient and phytochemical levels across microgreen varieties vary by species, seed source, light exposure, and harvest timing.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
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Best microgreens for seafood
The best microgreens for seafood are bronze fennel, curled chervil, pea shoots, and shiso because they add aroma, height, and freshness without overwhelming delicate fish.
Best microgreens for steak
The best microgreens for steak are Chinese Mahogany, radish, wasabi mustard, and nasturtium because they cut richness with savory depth, pepper, or mustard-like heat.
Best garnish crops for cocktails
The best garnish crops for cocktails are bronze fennel, lemon basil, nasturtium, and shiso because they bring aroma and visual precision to the rim or glass.
Best mild microgreens for sandwiches
The best mild sandwich greens are alfalfa sprouts, broccoli microgreens, sunflower, and pea shoots because they add texture without dominating the filling.
Best specialty crops for chefs
The best ChefPax specialty crops for chefs are Chinese Mahogany, bronze fennel, curled chervil, shiso, nasturtium, and red amaranth.
Best herbs for French plating
The best microgreen herbs for French plating are curled chervil, bronze fennel, parsley, and sorrel because they bring restrained aroma and clean finishing flavor.
Best crops for spicy dishes
The best crops for spicy dishes are Rambo radish, wasabi mustard, nasturtium, and cilantro because they add heat, brightness, or fresh herbal contrast.
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