✍️ Sonia Pardasani, Founder BageechaBox | 🕐 4 min read | ⏱️ Variety Guide
Quick answer: Moong is the fastest microgreen, ready in 5–7 days. Radish, China Rose radish and methi follow at 6–8 days — radish is usually ready around day 7. The slowest are coriander (14–21 days), and basil and amaranth (12–14 days). If you want quick results or a steady supply, build your tray rotation around the fast four.
Speed matters more than people think. A fast variety means less time for things to go wrong — less time for fungus, drying out or a forgotten watering. That is why every beginner in my workshops starts with a fast variety, and why busy families keep coming back to them.
Every Variety, Fastest to Slowest
Days are counted from sowing at 20–30°C, at the young harvest stage we use at BageechaBox — the same figures as our Seed Calculator.
| Speed | Variety | Days to harvest |
| ⚡ Fastest | Moong | 5–7 |
| ⚡ Fastest | Radish (Mooli), China Rose radish, Fenugreek (Methi) | 6–8 |
| Fast | Kale | 6–10 |
| Fast | Alfalfa, Purple Sango radish | 7–10 |
| Medium | Pak choi, turnip, wheatgrass | 8–10 |
| Medium | Broccoli, cabbage, clover, mustard (black and yellow), peas, sunflower | 8–12 |
| Varies | Rocket (Arugula) | 6–12 |
| Slower | Purple kale | 10–12 |
| Slow | Beetroot, spinach (palak) | 10–14 |
| Slow | Amaranth, basil | 12–14 |
| Slowest | Coriander (Dhaniya) | 14–21 |
Cool weather slows growth; very hot weather can speed it up slightly, but only if seeds germinate well. Delhi's cold December mornings can add a day or two.
Meet the Fast Four
Moong — 5–7 days
India's favourite sprout, grown one step further into a crisp, protein-rich green. Soak 6–8 hours. See the moong growing guide.
Radish (Mooli) — about 7 days
Peppery, forgiving and the classic first tray. Soak 4–6 hours. See the radish growing guide.
China Rose radish — 6–8 days
All the speed of radish, with vivid pink stems that make any plate look special. Soak 4–6 hours.
Fenugreek (Methi) — 6–8 days
The most Indian microgreen of all, and a winter favourite. Soak 6–8 hours. See the methi growing guide.
A Fresh Tray Every Few Days
Because the fast four finish within about a week, a simple rotation keeps greens on your table all the time. Sow one new tray every 2–3 days, alternating varieties — for example, radish on Monday, methi on Wednesday, moong on Friday. By the second week, you are harvesting as often as you sow. For a full family plan, try our Grow Planner.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Moong is the fastest at 5–7 days
- Radish, China Rose radish and methi are ready in 6–8 days
- Coriander is the slowest at 14–21 days
- Sow a fast variety every 2–3 days for a continuous supply
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which microgreen grows the fastest?
Moong, ready in 5–7 days. Radish, China Rose radish and methi follow at 6–8 days.
Q: Which microgreen takes the longest?
Coriander, at 14–21 days. Basil and amaranth take 12–14 days, and beetroot and spinach 10–14 days.
Q: Are fast microgreens less nutritious?
No. Speed depends on the plant, not nutrition. Radish belongs to the same healthy brassica family as broccoli.
Q: How can I make my microgreens grow faster?
Keep them between 20 and 30°C, give them good light after the dark period, and keep the cocopeat evenly moist. Cool rooms and weak light slow every variety down.
📚 Further Reading
🌱 Start with the fast four
Moong, radish, China Rose radish and methi — harvest in about a week.
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Sonia Pardasani
The Microgreen Lady · Delhi/NCR
From the classroom to award-winning urban farmer — Sonia spent years teaching before dedicating herself to mastering the science of microgreens in Delhi’s extreme climate. What started as a personal health journey became a mission to train 2,000+ home growers and entrepreneurs across India. Honoured by the public as the "Microgreen Lady," Sonia now runs BageechaBox, guiding home growers and commercial farmers to grow consistently, profitably, and sustainably.