The Best Microgreens for Chefs

If you're building a chef's pantry of garnish-grade greens, start here.

For color: amaranth (electric magenta) and red cabbage (deep violet stems).

For texture: pea shoots (snap and sweetness) and sunflower (nutty crunch).

For flavor punch: radish (peppery), broccoli (clean and mild), basil microgreens (intense aromatic).

A balanced standing order is usually 3 garnish varieties + 2 volume varieties + 1 wildcard for the tasting menu.