🫛 Pea Shoots

Sowing window (UK)	January to December
Minimum soil temperature	5°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	3 cm
Days to germination	5 days
Days to harvest	14 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	partial-shade
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Fabaceae

When should I sow Pea Shoots in the UK?

In the UK, sow Pea Shoots from January to December. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 5°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - pea shoots will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Pea Shoots need to germinate?

Pea Shoots needs a minimum soil temperature of 5°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Pea Shoots?

For Pea Shoots, sow it 3cm deep.

How long does Pea Shoots take to grow?

Pea Shoots takes roughly 14 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 5 days.

Is Pea Shoots frost hardy?

Yes. Pea Shoots is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.