Do it yourself Sprouting

Sprouting at home is really easy to do and you can use a range of different sprouting seeds such as alfalfa, mung beans, lentils, fenugreek, sunflower seeds or radish (just to name a few).

Always use 1 part seed to 3 parts water.

Here are the steps in sprouting:

1. Put your seeds and water in a wide mouth jar (or sprouting machine).
2. Cover jar with plastic or stainless steel sprouting screen or cheesecloth, securing it with a rubber band.
3. After soaking (soaking depends on what seed you are using), drain well and keep in a warm (approx 18C) dark place.  Sprouting time increases with more light and cooler conditions.
4. Rinse twice a day.  Keep jar tilted downwards for better drainage (eg use a dish drainer).
5. After 3 days place sprouts in a cool place with indirect sunlight to induce chlorophyll.  Continue rinsing twice a day until sprouts are ready.
6. If hulls come off during the sprouting its important to remove these so that don’t start to rot.
7. If refrigerating, they will keep utp to 1 week in a plastic bag or covered glass jar.

This is a great thing to do with the kids and get a nutritious food at the same time!

For particular soaking times, send me an email if you would like more information! 🙂

Click here for more information on alfalfa sprouts!

  19/11/2012     Articles     0 Comment(s)