Micro huacatay has a unique citrus, marigold-like flavor. Huacatay is a common ingredient in Peruvian cuisine. Our chefs use it as a garnish to bring citrus flavor to savory dishes.

Used by indigenous people from Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay, the soft lacy leaves are highly aromatic with flavors of citrus, mint and tropical fruit. It is used like Cilantro for ceviche, chicken, fish, potatoes, soups and stews.

Micro Huacatay™ is small to medium in size, averaging 4 to 6 centimeters in length, and features compound, lanceolate shaped leaves attached opposite each other along a long, slender, and slightly fibrous stem. The leaves are dark green with a glossy sheen, deep central veining, and serrated edging.

Tagette Peruvian - Huacatay also known as Tagette Minuta microgreens are a unique variety of MP SEEDS microgreens with beautiful ragged leaves and light green stems - just look at the photos!

We grow a wide variety of microgreens including nasturtium, shiso, fennel, pea tendrils, lemon balm, red amaranth, red-veined sorrel, mitsuba and mizuna. Try our custom micro mix or ask for living pots.

With vibrant green serrated leaves and a refreshing tropical aroma reminiscent of passion fruit or pineapple, our Huacatay offers a unique sensory experience. From a simple touch of freshness in salads to more elaborate main courses, Huacatay elevates the flavour of each recipe, whether sweet or savoury.

Also known as Huacatay, this Andean native is more closely related to the marigold than to mint. But its complex herbal aroma immediately reminds one of mint. Notes of cilantro, licorice, and citrus can also be detected.

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Huacatay is both edible and medicinal. The leaves produce an essential oil that is powerfully anti-fungal. Possesses anthelminthic qualities similar to that of Epazote but with significantly less toxicity.

Huacatay Cultivation: A Guide to Growing this Flavorful Peruvian Herb. Huacatay, also known as Peruvian black mint or Tagetes minuta, is an aromatic herb integral to Peruvian cuisine, renowned for its distinctive flavor reminiscent of a blend of mint, basil, and tarragon.