Pea sprouts are vitamin bombs for salads or on sandwiches. Peas from the organic market have a high germination rate and are perfect for growing on the windowsill, where even beginners can have fun.
How to germinate peas?
To germinate peas, you can use germination jars, cress sieves, sprout towers or soil. Soak peas for 10-12 hours, distribute evenly and water 2-3 times a day. Pea sprouts are ready to eat within 3-7 days.
These methods exist:
- Germ jar: as a space-saving method for small quantities
- Cress sieve: alternative and successful variant
- Sprout tower: if more seedlings are needed
- Soil: for growing green herbs
germ jar
Let the peas soak for ten to twelve hours and fill them into a germination jar with a sieve lid. Two teaspoons per container are sufficient so that the seedlings get enough air. Water the seeds two to three times a day and pour off the rinse water. The ideal temperatures for rapid germination are between 18 and 22 degrees, although you should cover the container with a cloth. The pea sprouts are ready to eat after three to four days.
Cress strainer
After watering, distribute the peas on the sieve, which is lying horizontally in a bowl. Make sure there is enough space between the seeds. Cover the container with a plate so that the seeds do not dry out too quickly. Spray it with a little water two to three times a day. After a few days the first germs and roots appear.
Sprout Tower
If you want to germinate a larger amount of peas, we recommend a sprout tower made of plastic or terracotta. Here several germination trays lie on top of each other in a container. After watering, the germinating seeds are distributed evenly over the levels and sprayed with water several times a day. The advantage of these towers is that excess moisture drips down into a collection tray. Place the germination container in a dark room or in the basement. Depending on the temperature, the seeds germinate within a week.
Earth
Microgreens are often eaten without roots, so growing them in a nutrient-poor substrate makes more sense. Insert the peas into the soil about five centimeters deep and close the hole. They are dark germinators that grow more compactly in cooler temperatures. Cultivation is possible both on the windowsill and in the cold frame on the balcony or terrace.
