Microgreen Pea Seeds

MICROGREEN Pea Seeds

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum

• Fast-growing pea shoots with a sweet flavour and crisp texture.
• One of the easiest and highest-yielding microgreens for beginners and commercial growers.
• Excellent for salads, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, and stir-fries.
• Produces thick, juicy shoots with strong regrowth potential.
• Non-GMO, untreated seed suitable for home and commercial production.

Product Description

Pea shoots are one of the most popular and rewarding microgreens to grow. Known for their naturally sweet flavour, crunchy stems, and rapid growth, they are widely used by home gardeners, cafés, chefs, and commercial microgreen growers throughout Australia.

These vigorous shoots produce thick green stems and tender leaves that add freshness and texture to salads, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, soups, and stir-fries. Pea microgreens are highly productive, beginner-friendly, and offer excellent value due to their heavy yields and reliable germination.

Compared to many smaller microgreens, pea shoots produce substantial biomass quickly, making them one of the most economical and satisfying crops for continuous indoor growing.

Pea shoots perform best in cool to mild growing conditions and are usually ready to harvest within 10–14 days after sowing.

Nutritional Benefits

Pea shoots contain a wide range of naturally occurring nutrients and plant compounds.

• Rich source of plant-based protein
• Contains vitamins A, C, and K
• Provides calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium
• Natural source of chlorophyll and antioxidants
• Fresh shoots may be easier to digest than mature peas

For a more detailed nutritional overview, view the
Microgreen Nutritional Profile (PDF).

Why Grow Pea Shoots?

• Excellent choice for beginner growers
• High germination and strong growth rates
• Low seed cost per tray
• Produces large, substantial harvests
• Suitable for indoor growing year-round
• Popular with chefs and fresh food markets
• Can produce a second smaller harvest after cutting

Growing Information

Growing Medium

• Best grown in quality soil or coco coir
• Requires a deeper growing medium than smaller microgreens
• Not ideal for thin hemp mats or shallow hydroponic systems

Seeding Rate

• 25–40 grams for small trays or containers
• Approximately 100 grams for a standard 30 x 35 cm tray
• Sow densely but avoid excessive overlap

Soaking Instructions

• Soak seeds in cool water for 4–8 hours before sowing
• Seeds expand significantly during soaking
• Drain thoroughly before planting

Ideal Growing Temperature

• Best grown between 15°C and 25°C
• Cooler temperatures produce stronger, stockier shoots
• Avoid extreme heat or frost during germination

Tray Preparation

• Fill trays with 2–3 cm of moist growing medium
• Level the surface evenly
• Spread seeds evenly across the tray
• Press seeds gently into the surface
• Mist thoroughly after sowing

Blackout & Germination

• Cover trays using another tray or breathable cover
• Keep in a dark, ventilated area for 2–3 days
• Water lightly once or twice daily
• Optional tray stacking may improve root establishment and even growth

Light & Growing Phase

• Expose shoots to indirect sunlight or grow lights after germination
• Maintain consistent moisture without overwatering
• Provide good airflow to reduce mould risk

Harvest

• Harvest when shoots reach approximately 8–15 cm tall
• Usually ready within 10–14 days
• Cut just above the growing medium using clean scissors
• Store refrigerated after harvest

Helpful Growing Guide

Need more detailed instructions, photos, and troubleshooting tips?

How to Grow Pea Shoots in 10 Easy Steps

Watch the Video Guide