Pea (Microgreens)

1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours, the seeds will grow twice as large as when dry
2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer
5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.e. two baking stones), store in a dark place
6. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 6 to 14 days
9. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures

Pean-Microgreens (Pisum sativum) require specific seed preparation for optimal germination and yield. The seeds must be soaked in water for 8-12 hours or overnight before sowing, then rinsed and sown directly. The optimal sowing density is 80 ±5 seeds per 100 cm² of cultivated area, which corresponds to approximately 57 g per home professional tray (22 cm x 17 cm) or 240 g per 1122 professional tray (56 cm x 28 cm). UV treatment of seeds during germination can shorten the average harvest time by 1-2 days and increase the crop yield by 10.9-13.8%, depending on the peanvariety. The black phase (stack-and-weight) should last 5-7 days until germination is complete. After removing the cover, you will need pean-Microgreens a light intensity of 1600-2150 lux for optimal yield - The total cultivation time is 9-14 days, with harvest at a height of about 15 cm. Pean-Microgreens are characterized by a crisp, mildly sweet taste and are rich in vitamins, minerals and plant protein.

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