The Way Everything Works on Instagram: "Pea shoots are harvested by hand to protect both the plant and the quality of the crop. As the vines grow, workers cut or pinch off the tender top growth just above a node, where new shoots can regrow. This method allows the plant to keep producing multiple harvests rather than being pulled out entirely. Hand harvesting also prevents bruising, which pea shoots are especially sensitive to due to their high moisture content. The process relies on timing and

humourjoyusa on Instagram: "To harvest pea shoots by hand, wait until the plants are about six to eight inches tall with several sets of leaves. Using clean hands or scissors, gently pinch or snip off the top two to four inches of growth, just above a leaf node, since this allows the plant to keep producing new shoots. Avoid pulling the stems from the soil so the roots stay intact and the plant can regrow. If you want a continuous harvest, take only a third of the plant at a time and let it regr