Growing microgreens and sprouting are two of the easiest, fastest, most nutritious, and most rewarding things you could possibly grow at home. You may need a green thumb to grow fruits and vegetables but not for sprouts!

Snow Pea Oregon Sugar Pod Microgreens

• Sweeter flavour than field peas.
• Tender green shoots, tendrils & leaves.
• Popular heirloom variety (Oregon Sugar Pod).
• A true snow pea which can be grown as microgreens or as a garden snow pea.
• High yield microgreens.
• 25 x 50cm tray yields approx. 450-900g of microgreens.

How to Grow Snow Pea Oregon Sugar Pod Microgreens:

• Grow in soil or coir peat. A hydroponic method is not recommended.
• Soak 250g of seeds in cold water for 4–8 hrs (25 x 50cm growing tray).
• Cover with ample amount of water as these seeds will double in size during the pre-soak stage.
• Sprout seeds for approx. 1–2 days with a sprouting jar or sprouting tray. Plant the seeds when they have sprouted a ‘tail’ that is approximately 2–3 mm.
• Add 2–3cm of soil or coir peat to your growing tray. Use a tray or small block of wood to flatten the soil. Lightly water. Sprinkle seeds evenly over the surface of the soil.  Lightly water.
• Cover your seeds with a growing tray and store in a well ventilated, cool, dark spot. Water 1–2 times daily. Keep covered for 2–4 days.
• Remove top tray and expose the microgreens to light. Water twice daily.
• Harvest time: Approximately 8–14 days.

Snow Pea Oregon Sugar Pod Seed Details:

• Botanical name: Pisum sativum, var: Oregon Sugar Pod II.
• Non-GMO.
• Open-pollinated and Heirloom.
• No chemical treatment.
• Seeds per gram: 4.

Health Benefits of Microgreens and Sprouts

• Incredibly nutrient dense and low in calories. One study found that "some microgreens contain up to 40 times higher levels of vital nutrients than their mature counterparts" [1].
• Makes seeds easier to digest.
• Essential minerals and nutrients contained within the seeds/legumes become more bioavailable after sprouting (i.e. the nutrients become easier for your body to absorb and use).
• Delicious addition to a salad, sandwich, smoothie or other meal. Add a crunch or a peppery zing depending on the type you choose (see a list of different microgreens/sprouts and their tastes here).

What's the Difference Between Microgreens and Sprouts?

Both microgreens and sprouts are the young shoots of germinated seeds - essentially baby plants. You can grow grains, legumes, nuts and seeds as sprouts or microgreens and people are now fully realising the benefits of eating these young plants.

Sprouts are not grown in soil or other growing medium but rather are germinated with only water, usually in a jar or on a paper towel. They do not need light but require rinsing/misting at least twice per day, are ready to eat in 3-5 days and both the seed and plant are consumed.

Microgreens are grown in soil, a hydroponic growing pad or another growing medium such as cocopeat. They require light, are usually ready to eat in 5-15 days depending on what you're growing, and are generally cut off above the soil so only the stems and leaves are consumed. 

For further information see our article - 5 Ways To Grow Microgreens and Sprouts

How to Store Microgreen and Sprouting Seeds

Store seeds in a cool, dry place (under 10°C) or in an airtight container in the fridge. Do not expose to moisture or direct sunlight, Grains, cereals & pulses should be refrigerated.

Some of our Microgreen Seeds

• Snow Pea Oregon Sugar Pod
• Coriander Microgreens
• Beetroot Microgreens
• Basil Microgreens
• Australian Black Sunflower Microgreens
• Broccoli Microgreens
• Green Cabbage Microgreens
• Kale Microgreens
• Mung Microgreens
• Mustard Microgreens
• Radish Daikon Microgreens 

Where to Put all your Seeds! - Timber Seeds Box

 *** Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to send seeds to Tasmania or South Australia***