Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I got my order of sandwich mix sprouting seeds today from Frontier. I haven't opened them yet, I don't know what to do with them. A co-worker said to put some in a quart jar, put in some water, slosh it about a bit and drain, and they would grow from there. Any other suggestions? I have some more room on my deck for another small planter if they need to be in soil. TIA for any advice all, AmyF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi Amy, My friend Brenda does sprouted lentils using the technique you describe: quart jar about half full, water, etc. and they sprout up fine, no dirt or anything. Seems to only take a few days too. I haven't ever eaten sprouted grains or seeds. How do you eat them? Salads or ? Peace, Diane , akfral wrote: > > I got my order of sandwich mix sprouting seeds today from Frontier. I > haven't opened them yet, I don't know what to do with them. A co- worker said to put > some in a quart jar, put in some water, slosh it about a bit and drain, and > they would grow from there. Any other suggestions? I have some more room on my > deck for another small planter if they need to be in soil. TIA for any > advice all, AmyF > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 I sprout a lot of seeds. I have a special sprouting trays which stack on top of each other or you can use the method you describe. My sprouter's handbook suggests soaking the seeds for the amount of time specified on the packet (I find most do not need soaking.) Then securely cover the jar with fabric and drain off the water. Hold under the tap so that the seeds are swirled round then drain at a 45 degree angle for a couple of minutes. Leave " somewhere pleasant for the seeds to grow " (this does not mean that they need something nice to look at, but rather don't leave them on a sunny windowsill or near a radiator where they will dry out). Don't put them on your deck they are too delicate and it would probably be too hot. Indoors on your kitchen worktop away from the stove would be best. Rinse and drain twice a day until ready to eat. The length of time depends on the type of seed. Sunflowers should not be left longer than 48 hours or they become bitter and they go mouldy quite quickly. I like to eat them in salads, on sandwiches or heaped on top of a vegeburger. Sometimes I sprinkle them on a bowl of soup or stew just before eating. What kind of seeds do you have? I love alfalfa, mustard, sunflower, radish and broccoli, but most sprouts are good. I never had any joy woth basil - tried growing them a number of times but with no success. At primary school we grew mustard and cress seeds on blotting paper - I must get some and try that with my basil seeds - I hate to admit defeat! Have fun. Sprouts are a great source of nutrients and energy it tells me in my book, but best of all they taste great. My book suggests sprouting quinoa and larger beans like black eyed beans and chickpeas which I have not tried yet. You can also spreout lentils, not the red split ones of course. I'm heading off to the kitchen to see what I can sprout. HTH Christie , akfral wrote: > > I got my order of sandwich mix sprouting seeds today from Frontier. I > haven't opened them yet, I don't know what to do with them. A co- worker said to put > some in a quart jar, put in some water, slosh it about a bit and drain, and > they would grow from there. Any other suggestions? I have some more room on my > deck for another small planter if they need to be in soil. TIA for any > advice all, AmyF > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Amy For mung beans, I ssoak them for about 12 hours and then put them in a container with sheer nylon fabric held by rubber band on top. These get more involved. Since you have a mix, I would do it like your coworker said to do since they are probably smaller seeds. Iwould either use sheer nylon for the top or use a canning jar and instead of using the " lid " part, cut a nylon screen from a hardware store to fit on the part you screw on. Do you know what kind of seeds? I try tosty away from the kind of seeds you have to plant although I think sunflower sprouts are the tastiest sprout. I think there is a way to do it without planting though GB , akfral wrote: > > I got my order of sandwich mix sprouting seeds today from Frontier. I > haven't opened them yet, I don't know what to do with them. A co-worker said to put > some in a quart jar, put in some water, slosh it about a bit and drain, and > they would grow from there. Any other suggestions? I have some more room on my > deck for another small planter if they need to be in soil. TIA for any > advice all, AmyF > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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