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color: #333; }\n\n  .closing-box {\n    background: #f0f6e8;\n    border: 1px solid #c5dea8;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 20px 24px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n  }\n  .closing-box h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; color: #2c4a1a; }\n  .closing-box p  { color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px; }\n  .closing-box a  { color: #2c4a8a; font-weight: 700; }\n\n  hr.section { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddeecb; margin: 28px 0; }\n\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePea Shoot Tendril Microgreens Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"strapline\"\u003eThe most flavoursome microgreen you can grow — sweet, intensely pea-like, and vibrantly fresh. Ready to harvest in ten to fourteen days from a windowsill tray, and the garnish that every restaurant charges a premium for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea shoot tendrils are a showpiece — the microgreen with the most pronounced, most immediately recognisable, and most deeply satisfying flavour of them all. Every tendril carries a concentrated hit of fresh garden pea that is more intensely pea-like than a pod pulled from the vine at its very peak, sweetened and brightened and alive with the particular freshness that only a living plant, harvested and eaten within the hour, can deliver. There is simply nothing in a supermarket bag that comes close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not merely functional nutrition — they are a genuine culinary ingredient. The young shoots and curling tendrils are used by some of Britain's finest restaurant kitchens as a finishing element precisely because their flavour is so pronounced and so characterful. Scattered over a spring risotto, layered into a smoked salmon sandwich, piled onto fresh ricotta on toast, or simply dressed with a thread of good oil and eaten straight from the tray, pea shoot tendrils transform an ordinary plate into something genuinely memorable. And unlike a restaurant kitchen, your windowsill tray costs pennies and produces a fresh harvest within a fortnight of sowing — every two weeks, year-round, without fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section\"\u003e\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 1: Understanding the Crop --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌿 Understanding the Crop\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e pea shoot tendrils are the young growing tips, seed leaves, and curling tendrils of the garden pea plant, harvested at 10–14 days old — before the plant has produced any true pea pods but when the seedling is at its most tender, most vibrantly flavoured, and most nutritionally concentrated. Unlike alfalfa, which is grown as a sprouting seed requiring only water, pea shoots need a growing medium — compost, vermiculite, or even damp kitchen paper — to support the larger seed and developing root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Pea Shoots Taste of Peas:\u003c\/strong\u003e The extraordinary concentrated flavour of pea shoot tendrils comes from the same aromatic compounds — primarily pyrazines and aldehydes — that give fresh garden peas their characteristic sweetness and freshness. In the young shoot, these compounds are present at their highest density before they are distributed throughout the growing plant over subsequent weeks of development. Harvesting at 10–14 days captures them at this peak — the result is a flavour more intensely pea-like than a mature pod, in a shoot weighing less than a gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTendrils vs Full Shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pea shoot tendrils specifically refers to the delicate, curling tip growth of the young pea plant — the young leaves, the first tendrils that the plant uses to climb, and the growing tip. These are more delicate and more flavoursome than the thicker, more fibrous stem material lower down. For the finest tendril harvest, sow densely enough that the plants grow upward toward the light, producing long, etiolated stems topped with the curling tendrils — these are the premium restaurant-quality element of the pea shoot crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grow-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grow-box box-windowsill\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🪟 Windowsill Year-Round\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in a shallow tray of compost on a warm, bright windowsill. Harvest in 10–14 days. Consistent warmth of 16–20°C produces the fastest, most tender growth. Can be grown every month of the year indoors — best results in spring and autumn when windowsill temperatures are ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grow-box box-outdoor\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌿 Outdoor Spring \u0026amp; Summer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea shoots can also be direct-sown outdoors from March to June for cut-and-come-again harvesting in the garden. Sow more densely than for full pea production and cut at 10–15cm with scissors — the plants will regrow two or three times before eventually maturing into full flowering peas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut and Come Again:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike alfalfa which is a single harvest, pea shoot trays can produce a second and sometimes third flush of new growth after the first cut — simply leave the tray in a light, warm spot after harvesting, water lightly, and new shoots will emerge from the cut stems within five to seven days. The second flush is slightly less vigorous than the first but still excellent, and effectively doubles the yield from a single sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 2: Growing Guide --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌱 Growing Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea shoots require a little more preparation than alfalfa — they need a growing medium and a tray — but the process is still simple, fast, and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindowsill Tray Method — Step by Step:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 0 (Evening):\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak pea seeds in cool water overnight — 8 to 12 hours. This softens the seed coat and dramatically speeds germination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 (Morning):\u003c\/strong\u003e Drain the soaked seeds. Fill a shallow tray (5–8cm deep) with moist seed compost, vermiculite, or several layers of damp kitchen paper. Scatter the soaked seeds densely across the surface — much more generously than you would for outdoor growing — and press gently into contact with the growing medium. Cover with a second tray or cardboard to exclude light and retain moisture. Keep at 16–20°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays 2–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check daily and mist lightly if the growing medium appears dry. Once shoots are 3–5cm tall and beginning to push against the cover (usually Day 3–4), remove the cover and place on a bright windowsill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays 10–14:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest with scissors when the shoots are 8–15cm tall and the first tendrils are curling. Cut just above the growing medium, leaving the roots and lowest nodes intact for potential regrowth. Rinse gently under cool water and use immediately or refrigerate for up to three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Cut-and-Come-Again Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow soaked seeds outdoors from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch to June\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately 2–3cm deep and densely packed — 2–3cm apart in rows 10cm apart. Keep well watered. Begin cutting shoots with scissors at 10–15cm once the tendrils are curling, typically three to four weeks after sowing. Cut leaving 3–5cm of stem above the soil — the plants will regrow two to three times before eventually bolting and maturing into full pea plants. These can then be left to produce pea pods — a seamless transition from microgreen to full crop from a single sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Differences from Alfalfa:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePea shoots must be grown in a growing medium — they cannot be jar-sprouted like alfalfa as the large seeds require soil anchorage to produce their characteristic shoot growth. They also require soaking before sowing and a slightly longer growing period (10–14 days vs 5–7 days). The reward for this modest extra effort is a flavour that is incomparably more pronounced, more versatile in the kitchen, and more impressive to anyone who eats it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 3: Crop Specifications --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📋 Crop Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePea Shoot \/ Pea Tendril Microgreens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrop Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrogreen \/ Cut-and-Come-Again Shoot Crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallow tray with compost or vermiculite — indoors or outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA warm windowsill or outdoor bed from March onwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays to Harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–14 days (tray method); 3–4 weeks (outdoor method)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear-round indoors; March to June outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegrowth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — 2–3 cuts possible from a single tray sowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–15cm; harvest when first tendrils are curling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntensely sweet, fresh, and pea-like — the most flavoursome microgreen available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoak overnight before sowing — essential for fast germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately [TBC] seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"perfect-for-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-pea\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eRestaurant-Quality Garnishes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-teal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🥗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eSalads, Risottos \u0026amp; Pasta\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-green\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🪟\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eYear-Round Windowsill Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-olive\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e✂️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eCut-and-Come-Again Harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-slate\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eTransitions to Full Pea Crop Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nutrition-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-icon\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-label\"\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-note\"\u003eVery high — significantly more than mature pea pods weight for weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-icon\"\u003e🟡\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-label\"\u003eFolate (B9)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-note\"\u003eExceptionally concentrated in young pea shoots — supports cell growth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-icon\"\u003e🔵\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-label\"\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-note\"\u003eHigh beta-carotene content in the young green leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-icon\"\u003e⚪\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-label\"\u003ePlant Protein\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-note\"\u003eLegume-sourced protein — higher than most leaf microgreens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-icon\"\u003e🟠\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-label\"\u003eAntioxidants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nut-note\"\u003eLutein and zeaxanthin — supports eye health\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 4: Using Pea Shoot Tendrils --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🍽️ Using Your Pea Shoot Tendrils\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePea shoot tendrils are the most versatile and most culinarily ambitious of all microgreens — their intense, sweet flavour makes them a genuine ingredient rather than merely a garnish, and they reward being placed at the centre of a dish rather than scattered as an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw — Where They Excel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePea shoot tendrils are outstanding raw, where their full flavour is most intense and their delicate curling structure most beautiful. Pile generously over fresh ricotta or burrata on sourdough toast with a drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of sea salt — this is the dish that shows them at their finest. Layer into salads with spring vegetables, soft herbs, and a lemon vinaigrette. Scatter over a warm bowl of soup just before serving. Arrange over smoked salmon or cured meats as the finest possible garnish. Place on top of scrambled eggs or an omelette for a restaurant-quality finish that takes seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Light Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike alfalfa, pea shoot tendrils have enough structural integrity to handle a few seconds of gentle heat without completely disappearing. Wilt briefly in a warm pan with a little butter and garlic as a side vegetable — they collapse to a fraction of their raw volume but retain their flavour beautifully. Stir through a finished risotto off the heat, or fold through freshly cooked pasta with good olive oil. The key in all cases is to add them at the very last moment — they need warmth, not cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Outdoor-to-Full-Pea Transition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most satisfying aspects of growing pea shoot tendrils outdoors is the option to simply stop harvesting a section of the row and allow the plants to mature into full flowering, podding peas. The same seeds that produced the finest microgreens in April will, if left untouched, become a full pea harvest in June and July — making pea shoots the only microgreen that transitions seamlessly into a full vegetable crop with no additional sowing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse harvested shoots gently under cool water and shake off excess moisture. Store loosely in a sealed container or bag lined with kitchen paper in the fridge. Use within three to four days at their freshest. For the finest flavour, harvest and eat on the same day wherever possible — the intensity of freshly cut pea shoots is noticeably superior to day-old refrigerated ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 5: Growing Calendar --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Harvesting Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"calendar-intro\"\u003eSow indoors on a warm windowsill every two weeks year-round for a continuous harvest of fresh tendrils — or direct sow outdoors from March for cut-and-come-again shoots that eventually mature into full pea plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"calendar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"calendar-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-label\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eFeb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eMar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eApr\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eMay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJul\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eAug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eSep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eOct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eNov\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eDec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c!-- Sow Indoors: every month of the year --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🌱 Sow Indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-indoor last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- Sow Outdoors: Mar–Jun --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🌿 Sow Outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-outdoor first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-outdoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-outdoor mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-sow-outdoor last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- Harvest: year-round indoors, Mar–Jul outdoors --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e✂️ Harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-sow-indoor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSow Indoors (year-round)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-sow-outdoor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSow Outdoors (Mar–Jun)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-harvest\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNot active\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Soak, Sow Densely \u0026amp; Leave a Second Cut Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree habits define success with pea shoot tendrils. First, always soak seeds overnight before sowing — this single step cuts germination time by two to three days and produces more uniform, vigorous shoots. Second, sow much more densely than you would for outdoor peas — the competition for light pushes the plants upward, producing the long, etiolated stems topped with curling tendrils that are the premium element of the crop. Too sparse a sowing produces short, leafy plants without the characteristic tendril growth. Third, after the first cut, leave the tray on the windowsill and water lightly — a second flush of new shoots will emerge from the cut stems within five to seven days, effectively giving you a second harvest from the same sowing at almost no extra cost or effort.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- CLOSING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"closing-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 The Most Flavoursome Microgreen in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e pea shoot tendrils occupy a unique position in the Bishy Barnabee's microgreens range — as nutritious as alfalfa, far more flavoursome, capable of a second cut from the same tray, and alone among microgreens in offering the option to simply leave the outdoor-sown plants to mature into a full pea crop. Grow them indoors year-round for the finest restaurant-quality garnish from your kitchen windowsill, and outdoors from spring for cut-and-come-again shoots that eventually reward your patience with pods. There is no more versatile or more satisfying seed in a packet this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":57887399281014,"sku":"MCG-PST-1","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":57887399313782,"sku":"MCG-PST-2","price":2.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3566\/5206\/files\/Pea_Tendrils_1.png?v=1779009112","url":"https:\/\/www.summerwoodenplanters.com\/products\/pea-shoots-tendrils","provider":"Summer Wooden Planters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}