Does anyone else do this? Pea Shoots!

In my greenhouse, I have a small seed tray crammed to the rim with dried peas. They are there for one purpose alone... to snack on every time Im in there!

Anyone else tried 'growing' pea shoots? Though you can hardly say that theyre difficult to germinate. They do taste wonderful though.

Also, does anyone grow something in their greenhouse or garden for the one purpose of snacking on it whilst your nearby? (other than fruit of course )

 

RE: Does anyone else do this?

All surplus saved pea seed gets sprouted and given to the hens during winter, especially when there's snow covering leaf crops.

 

RE: Does anyone else do this?

I do....and a nice little snack they make too!!

Also cut a few now and again to add to salads.

Usually get two crops off each plant.

 

RE: Does anyone else do this?

I didn't know you could eat the shoots. Now I do know that, can you just cut the top half off and leave the bottom half to regrow?

 

RE: Does anyone else do this?

Cut down so about an inch is left and you should get another crop.

I'm getting into the habit of sowing a tray every two weeks to keep a constant supply on the go. Another good thing about them is you can sow them all year round in the greenhouse (or kitchen window)

 

RE: Does anyone else do this?

For anyone who hasnt tried these, they taste wonderful, almost on a par with freshly podded peas.

I buy a box of these...



They are no more than around 30p for the box, and are available in Asda for sure... and possibly the other supermarkets. The reason I specify this box is that I know that they germinate, however others brands may not.

I personally use an old mushroom tray (the type you buy mushrooms from in the supermarket) and half fill with compost, bung a load of the dried peas in (no... not the steeping tablet... silly) and within around 2 weeks its tasting time!

Cut the shoots when they are no more than 4 inches tall as they tend to get stringy. If you leave around an inch of growth (cheers lordspudz!), they usually throw out another shoot, so you get a nice second crop... and if you get another batch on the go after taking your first cutting... you can have a continuous supply.

We use them in salads, stir frys, snacking and even on sandwiches. And lets face it, what home grow seeds can you claim is ready in 2 weeks, and you get 250g of seed for 30p ?

Please give it a try if you haven't already.
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And just to add...

You can eat the stem, leaves and tendrils... you can probably even use the roots for something, but I've never tried, nor would I recommend, just in case...

 

Cheers young paduan,

I been looking for dried peas for the past few weeks, tried Morrisons, Tesco & Sainsbury with no luck.

Don't go in Asda much, now I will

You just reminded me to go check the alfalfa seeds I put on to sprout on sunday, they are all putting their little roots out

 

Have I finally instilled knowledge! ? !

I'm cracking open that bottle of bucks Fizz thats been waiting for a special occasion

 

:D I'll drink to that Mind you, i'll drink to anything.

A pint of instilled knowledge and a fortnights orange squash please barman.

A fortnights?

Yes, two weak ones.

 

:DOH: I hope our jokes get better during the night