Mumm's Sprouts Speckled Peas Shoots

Scientific Name: Pisum sativum

Common Name: Speckled Pea Shoots

Exposure: Bright indirect light

Height: 4 to 10 inches as pea shoots

Width: Not applicable

Spacing: Sow very densely; no individual spacing required for shoots

Attracts: Not applicable for microgreens/shoots

Use: Shoots for salads, stir-fries, sandwiches, snacking and garnishes; sweet pea flavour

Plant Habit: Upright, fast-growing shoots with tender tendrils and broad green leaves

Harvest: 10 to 14 days after sowing (harvest when shoots reach 3–6 inches)

Companion Plants: Pairs well with sunflower shoots, buckwheat lettuce, radish microgreens and other fast-growing microgreens

General Information: Mumm’s Organic Speckled Peas produce tender, sweet shoots that are among the most popular microgreens for their high yield and excellent flavour. Seeds should be soaked before sowing for best germination. They grow vigorously in soil or hydroponic media and can often produce a second flush after harvest.