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, which even beginners can have fun with.
Pea sprouts are delicious and easy to make at home
There are these methods:
- seed jar: as a space-saving method for small quantities
- cress strainer: alternative and successful variant
- rung tower: when more seedlings are needed
- Earth: for growing green herbs
seed jar
Soak the peas for ten to twelve hours and fill them in a sprouting jar with a sieve lid. Two teaspoons per container are sufficient so that the seedlings get enough air. Water the seed two to three times a day and discard the rinse water. The ideal temperatures for rapid germination are between 18 and 22 degrees, and you should cover the jar with a cloth. The pea sprouts are ready to eat after three to four days.
cress strainer
After soaking, spread the peas on the sieve, which lies horizontally in a bowl. Make sure there is enough space between the seeds. Cover the jar with a plate to prevent the seed from drying out too quickly. Spray this with a little water two to three times a day. After a few days, the first sprouts and roots appear.
rung tower
If you would like to germinate a larger number of peas, a sprout tower made of plastic or terracotta is recommended. Here several germ shells lie one on top of the other in a vessel. After watering, the germinating seed is evenly distributed over the levels and sprayed with water several times a day. The benefit of these towers is that excess moisture drips down into a drip tray. Place the germination vessel in a dark room or in the basement. Depending on the temperature, the seeds will germinate within a week.
Earth
Microgreens are often eaten without roots, so growing them in a nutrient-poor substrate makes more sense. Plant the peas about two inches deep in the soil and plug the hole. They are dark germs that grow more compact in cooler temperatures. Cultivation is possible both on the windowsill and in the cold frame on the balcony or terrace.