Grow Your Own Sprouts
by
Rachel (@ pinterestingplans.com)
(IC: blogger)
Sprouts are so nutrient dense and easy to grow! Even in the middle of winter in New England.
The same method can be used for various types of plants. I used fenugreek seeds because I promotes healthy lactation and I'm nursing. It really does make a difference but you can us all sorts of spouts. Broccoli, bean, sunflower. I got my seeds at my local Whole Foods and it makes a TON!!!!
You can use a large mason jar and I own a sprouting lid. It makes things super easy. I provided an affiliate link on my blog or you can google it. They're inexpensive. Around $5. Soak your seeds overnight in a mostly full jar of water. You just want to cover the bottom with a single layer of seeds. So around 2 Tablespoons.
After an 8-12 hour soak drain all the water from the jar and place it at an angle in a bowl so it continues to drain and gets some sun. Twice a day you'll since the sprouting seeds with fresh water, drain it, and place it back in the same position. In 4-5 days of this quick step you'll have lots of sprouts for salads and sandwiches.
And there you have my winter garden ;)
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Published March 18th, 2016 2:24 PM
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Jimmye Dorman on Jan 26, 2017My mom always used cheesecloth over a gallon glass jar to sprout alfalfa sprouts.
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Elzaree Gayheart Bloat on Apr 15, 2020
Do I need to make a draining lid? Punch holes in a mason jar lid?
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