Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons organic pea seeds
- seed soil/potting soil
Instructions
- Soak the pea seeds.
- Place the soil into the growing container until it reaches the rim. Pat gently to level it out.
- Sprinkle the pea seeds evenly over the surface of the soil in a single, dense layer. Cover with a thin layer of soil.
- Spray the soil with water. Wait until it is absorbed then spray again.
- Cover and place a weight on top. Leave to germinate for 3 to 4 days, until all the seeds have sprouted.
- Remove the cover and expose the seeds to plenty of natural sunlight, or use a grow lamp. Water the growing microgreens from the bottom as often as necessary to keep the soil consistently moist.
- Harvest the microgreens when they are a rich green color and at least 3 to 4 inches tall, between 8 to 14 days after sowing.
Notes
- Use organic pea seeds, preferably sugar snaps or snow peas.
- For ease of harvesting, make sure your growing container is no more than 1 to 2 inches deep.
- After germination, always water your seeds from the bottom using a second tray beneath your growing tray.
- Ensure your pea microgreens receive plenty of natural light as they grow, preferably on a sunny windowsill. If you use a grow lamp, place them under it for at least 12 hours daily.
- For best results, try to maintain a room temperature of around 70℉ (21℃), with 50% humidity and adequate ventilation.
- Harvest your microgreens once they are 3 to 4 inches tall and have their cotyledon leaves. Alternatively, wait a few more days and allow them to develop their tendrils and true leaves.
- Try to leave a few leaves after harvesting, to encourage the growth of a second or third batch.
- Store unused microgreens in the refrigerator for up to 7 days in a plastic bag or airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 days
- Category: Microgreens
- Method: Gardening
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 1
- Sugar:
- Sodium:
- Fat:
- Saturated Fat:
- Trans Fat:
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: