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Pea Shoots — Microgreens | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Pea Shoots
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

7-14days to harvest

2-3days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Soak seeds 8-12 hours, then sow densely on growing medium. Cover with humidity dome until germination.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Mist 2-3 times daily, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Sterile potting mix or coconut coir with good drainage
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: Dense seeding, 1-2 oz seeds per 10x20 tray
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green stems and leaves
Size: 2-4 inches tall when harvested
Shape: Tender shoots with small oval leaves
Flavour: Sweet, fresh pea flavor with crisp, juicy texture

In the kitchen

Salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, garnishes, smoothies, soups

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, fungus gnats (mainly in indoor growing)
Diseases: Damping off, root rot from overwatering
Resistance: Generally disease-free when grown in sterile conditions with proper ventilation

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides ground cover and moisture retention

SpinachSimilar growing conditions, helps maximize space efficiency in cool weather

RadishesQuick-growing, helps break up soil and deters pea root maggots

CarrotsDeep roots complement shallow pea roots, soil aeration benefits both

ChivesRepels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage pea shoots

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent, repels aphids and nematodes

MintDeters ants and aphids, but plant in containers to prevent spreading

NasturtiumsTrap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers complement microgreens

Avoid

OnionsStrong sulfur compounds can inhibit pea germination and early growth

GarlicAllelopathic compounds suppress legume growth and nitrogen fixation

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most garden plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 69
Protein (g): 1.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 17.6
Fibre (g): 5.3
Sugars (g): 8.55
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 54.1
Calcium (mg): 8
Iron (mg): 1.61
Magnesium (mg): 24
Phosphorus (mg): 47
Potassium (mg): 304
Zinc (mg): 0.31

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Pea Shoots

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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