Organic Pea Shoot Microgreen Seeds

Organic Pea Shoot Microgreen Seeds

Tendril peas produce the tenderest of pea shoots and can be produced throughout the year on a bright warm windowsill.  They produce a robust, tender Shoot in 10 – 21 days (depending on your climate, time of year and for how long you grow them).

Growing Tips:

• Best grown in any container with drainage holes with a small amount of growing medium at the base.  A seed tray is equally fine.
• Sow thinly, about a pea width between seeds and cover lightly with growing medium.  Place in a warm bright draft free location. Keep moist by standing container in water rather than watering from surface.
• Peas shoots can be harvested from 3-5 inches high by simply cutting with scissors.

Taste:

• Crunchy
• Juicy
• Sweet

Health Benefits:

High in fibre, beta carotene, folate, protein, vitamins A, B6, C, K and E, calcium, phosphorous, iron, potassium, magnesium, Thiamine, Niacin and the trace elements manganese, copper, chromium, high amounts of chlorophyll and living enzymes.

Complementary Dishes:

An excellent garnish or ingredient for most soups, meat or salad dishes, stir fry and smoothies. They can also be added to sandwiches as well as risotto, pasta and wok dishes.