Sprouts/Microgreens - Pea, Brown Speckled (seeds)

Pea microgreens are a delightful addition to salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. They offer a burst of flavor and are packed with nutrients. Let’s dive into how to grow them:

Choose Your Pea Variety

The best pea types for growing as microgreens are often speckled, snow, and snap peas. These varieties provide a delicate sweetness and vibrant color, making them perfect for sprouting and harvesting as microgreens.

Materials Needed

Seeds

Opt for good-quality seeds like Dun Peas, Organic Dundale, Dwarf Sugar Grey Snow Peas, or others.

Containers

Use shallow grow trays.

Growing Medium

Fine-grained soil, such as Espoma seed starting mix or coconut coir.

Light

A quality grow light, like the Agrobrite T5.

Scissors or Shears

Kitchen shears work well for harvesting pea shoots.

Misting Bottle

For watering.

Large Bowl

For soaking the seeds.

Growing Process

Soak the Seeds: Soak the pea seeds for 6-24 hours.

Rinse and Drain: Rinse the seeds and drain them.

Germination: Allow 2-3 days for germination.

Ideal Harvest: Harvest the microgreens when they’re 6-14 days old.

Flavor

Pea microgreens have a sweet, mild pea flavor.

Texture

Unlike microgreens, pea shoots have tendrils.

Health Benefits

Pea microgreens are rich in vitamins, iron, protein, and vitamin C. They’ve been linked to cardiovascular health, inflammation reduction, and weight loss.

Enjoy Your Harvest

Use pea microgreens to top salads, sandwiches, or any dish that could use a fresh, pea-like flavor.

Remember, growing pea microgreens is still fairly easy, and the results are both tasty and nutritious!