Microgreens - Pea "Boogie" (Pisum sativum) - young leaves with unique taste become more and more popular as a great addition to every dish. Microgreens are young, tender vegetables that add colour, texture and flavour to every dish. Their nutritional value, though, constitutes their biggest asset. They supply us with a whole array of important nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, which they contain more than their mature relatives. Even a small portion will provide you with large amount of valuable nutrients necessary to keep you in good health. Microgreens are often confused with the popular sprouts, yet they are grown in soil and harvested when they have developed first set of true leaves. Young leaves and stalks of the "Boogie" pea have a sweet, delicate taste. They contain vitamins C, A and B vitamins, are a great source of carotene, calcium, iron and phosphorus. They will serve as an addition or decoration to many dishes.

This is a great alternative for city gardeners, who only have a balcony or windowsill for growing vegetables. You will need shallow containers, standard soil and seeds to begin with the cultivation. Microgreens seeds are sown broadly in a thin layer on the soil surface. Sprinkle them twice a day with water and provide with sunlight. After 2 - 3 weeks, when the plants have developed first leaves, you may start the harvest.

Each package contains 20 g of Microgreens "Boogie" pea seeds - for growing young leaves with exceptional taste. A growing guide and the sow-by date have been included in the product information.

• Weight: 20 g
• Use: direct, raw consumption
• Harvest time: 2 - 3 weeks after the sow
• Site: Indoors - containers, sunny place; standard soil