How to Grow Pea Shoots

Updated June 2026

A cool-season micro for the home garden across the warmer US.

Pea Shoots are a rewarding cool-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Pea Shoots are a cool-season crop. In the South and Southwest, plant in fall through winter when the heat eases. See your region on the pea shoots page for exact timing.

Varieties

Speckled Pea, Tender, sweet shoots (True Leaf Market)

How to grow it

Sun & soil: part sun to light shade, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
Spacing: about 0.5 in between plants.
Sowing: sow about 0.75 in deep.
Water: roughly 0.8 gal per plant every day in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Damping off and Mould. In humid regions, Damping off can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Pea Shoots are usually ready to harvest in about 12 days. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

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