Grow sunflower and pea shoots for hearty harvests

Sunflower microgreens and pea shoots are the two highest-yielding varieties, producing large, substantial greens that work as standalone salad ingredients rather than just garnishes.

Sunflower Microgreens

• Days to harvest: 8-14 days (harvest at 2 inches before true leaves)
• Flavor: Nutty, crunchy, mild
• Seed soaking: 6-12 hours required
• Blackout: 4-6 days total
• Seeding: 125-140 grams per 10x20 tray
• Become bitter if true leaves develop — harvest timing is critical

Pea Shoots

• Days to harvest: 10-14 days (harvest at 3-5 inches with tendrils)
• Flavor: Sweet, fresh pea flavor
• Seed soaking: 8-12 hours
• Blackout: 4-5 days
• Seeding: 200-275 grams per tray
• One of the few microgreens that can regrow after the first cut

Tips

• Both require pre-soaking due to large seed size
• Both prefer soil over hydroponic mats for best results