Quick answer
Soak pea seeds in water for 8–12 hours, sow them densely on moist soil or coco coir, then keep them covered and weighted for about 3 days. Grow under light with steady bottom watering and harvest at 10–14 days, when the shoots are about 3–6 inches tall.
Pea shoots are sweet, tender and much larger than most microgreens, which makes them one of the most satisfying crops to grow.
Step-by-step
- Soak the seeds in cool water for 8–12 hours, then drain.
- Sow densely on about an inch of moist soil or coco coir, in a single layer.
- Cover and weigh down for about 3 days to help the roots anchor.
- Uncover under light for 12–16 hours a day and bottom-water as needed.
- Harvest at 10–14 days, cutting above the lowest leaves.
Grower’s tip
If you cut above the lowest set of leaves, pea shoots often give a smaller second harvest.
FAQ
Do pea shoots need a grow light?
A bright window can work, but a grow light gives straighter, sturdier shoots and more predictable timing.
