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Celosia
Microgreen
MicrogreenCelosia argentea plumosa
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 10 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Bright green leaves with pink, orange, and yellow veins and stems.
Planting
Broadcast seeds densely across moist seed-starting mix, cover for darkness during germination (3–5 days), then uncover and expose to full sun or grow lights
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Sterile seed-starting mix or coconut coir. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 5-7 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: None typically; home-scale microgreens rarely encounter pest problems. Common diseases: Damping-off (fungal), mold on soil surface if overwatered or humidity excessive.