How to Grow Wheatgrass Microgreens
Triticum aestivum
Your complete guide to growing Wheatgrass Microgreens.
When to Plant Wheatgrass Microgreens
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Wheatgrass Microgreens
✓ Good companions
Natural pest-repelling compounds help protect wheatgrass from common microgreen pests
Compatible growing requirements and similar germination periods
Natural pest deterrent properties protect neighboring microgreens
Similar moisture and temperature requirements, compatible harvest schedules
Nitrogen-fixing properties can benefit wheatgrass growth in shared growing medium
Both have similar water and light requirements, grow well together in microgreen trays
Fast germination helps break soil surface for slower-germinating wheatgrass
Similar growing conditions and harvest timing, complementary nutritional profiles
✗ Keep away from
Competitive growth pattern and allelopathic effects can stunt wheatgrass development
Releases allelopathic compounds that can inhibit wheatgrass germination and growth
Strong sulfur compounds can suppress wheatgrass growth in close proximity
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
