Pea Shoots microgreens produce delicious sweet-tasting, crunchy pea tips. Their twisted tendrils and leaf tips make a fabulous looking garnish to top off a dish like a Masterchef Pro.

They are as easy to grow and can be grown all year round indoors or under glass. Pea Shoots can be grown 2 ways - in the normal sprouting methods in a Sprouter/jar, or like a microgreen in a growing medium.

Equipment
 
Sprouting Seeds

1. Make sure that the Sprouter is super clean and sterile.
2. Place the seeds in the bottom of the Sprouter (no grid tray in place).
3. Cover the seeds with tepid water. Stir the seeds to ensure that all the seeds get soaked, a vital process for smaller seeds. (Use water that is at room temperature, water that is either too hot or too cold can shock the seeds and also slow the germination process).
Don't put too much seed in the tray, allow the seed sufficient room to expand… insufficient space will lead to mould issues as air cannot circulate sufficiently.
4. After the initial soak of 8-12 hours, skim off any floating seeds, empty the water by using the grid tray, so that the seeds get caught in the grid, the seeds should be left damp and not swimming in water. Drain as much of the water as possible.
NOTE - if using small seeds then the Bamboo paper needs to be placed on top of the grid otherwise the seeds will fall through the grid tray!
5. Place grid tray with seeds in the Sprouter and cover with clear lid.
6. Rinse 2-3 times per day with room temperature water, by running water through the seeds on the grid tray. Use lots of water and if possible, rinse under high-pressure water. Drain as much of the water as possible.
7. Continue rinse cycle until harvest.
8. Let the sprouts sit for 8-12 hours after their final rinse and extremely thorough drain before refrigerating them.

To grow in compost/growing medium

• Follow the above steps for soaking and rinsing

• Fill a tray with compost and thoroughly moisten
• Sow the seeds on top of the growing medium
• Place another tray on top to keep light out and moisture in
• Keep your compost moist by watering lightly as needed. Don't drench!
• Use Coconut Coir and you likely won't have to water at all after planting!
• Harvest when the leaves are open and 2cm - 7cm tall (day 5-14).
• Cut just above the medium, with scissors or a sharp knife.

Pea Shoots microgreens have excellent sweet tasting delicious edible leaves that will add the finishing touch to a plate.

Did You Know?

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