Key Takeaways:
- Start with Soaking: Soak 1/3 cup of organic sprouting peas overnight in a jar or bowl with 2 cups of water.
- Plant in Moist Soil: Spread the soaked peas evenly over pre-moistened organic potting mix in a tray with drainage.
- Cover to Block Light: Use an inverted tray or container to block light until the peas sprout and reach about 1 inch tall.
- Expose to Sunlight: Once sprouts are 1 inch tall, remove the cover and let them green up in sunlight.
- Harvest in 8-10 Days: Cut pea shoots when they reach about 3 inches tall, leaving ½ inch above the soil.
- Bonus Harvest: Allow the plants to regrow for 1-2 more weeks for a second harvest, which will have more tendrils.
How to grow pea shoots. When I was about ten years old, my three brothers and I would shoot peas at tin cans with our slingshots. Now, I am growing those peas so I can eat the shoots! I am enjoying growing and eating the shoots a lot more than shooting peas at tin cans. Here is how to grow pea shoots.
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Enough about shooting peas, let’s get out our equipment and learn hot to grow pea shoots.
SIS (simple is smart) Supply List:
1. 1/3 cup of organic peas for sprouting.
2. Jar or bowl with 2 cups of water to soak the peas in.
3. Organic potting mix in a tray. (I use a seed starting tray that has drainage holes and place it in another tray the same size without drainage holes.)
4. Place another tray or container inverted over the planted peas to block the light. Once the peas have sprouted and are about 1 inch tall, remove the tray and let the peas shoots green up.
5. Harvest the pea shoots when they are about 3 inches tall by cutting them off about 1/2 inch above the soil. (takes about 8-10 days)
6. Bonus: After the first harvest let peas grow another 1-2 weeks and enjoy a second harvest. (this harvest will have lots of tendrils)
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FAQ:
Q: What type of peas should I use for growing pea shoots?
A: Use organic peas meant for sprouting, as they germinate well and are free from chemicals.
Q: How often should I water the pea shoots?
A: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water lightly when the top layer begins to dry.
Q: Do I need to use fertilizer?
A: No, pea shoots grow well in nutrient-rich organic potting mix without additional fertilizer.
Q: Can I grow pea shoots indoors?
A: Yes! Pea shoots grow well indoors near a sunny window or under grow lights.
Q: How do I get a second harvest from my pea shoots?
A: After the first harvest, leave the roots in place and let them regrow for another 1-2 weeks.
Q: How should I store harvested pea shoots?
A: Store them in a sealed container or plastic bag in the refrigerator. They stay fresh for about a week.
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