Here's a recap of my week of sprouting.
You’ll Need:
A sprout jar with a screen or a large bowl
(a jar is
MUCH easier)
Sprout seeds: Mung Bean, Alfalfa, Broccoli, etc.
Water
I'm using Mung Beans so these instructions are specific to this variety. I'll get into other sprouts later.
Sprout seeds: Mung Bean, Alfalfa, Broccoli, etc.
Water
I'm using Mung Beans so these instructions are specific to this variety. I'll get into other sprouts later.
Mung Bean seeds have a shelf life of 3-5 years if kept in a
cool, dark place such as a closet but not a hot garage. Mung beans will
usually produce twice the amount of sprouts as seeds. Mung bean sprouts
can last up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator if properly stored. As with
anything in the fridge, if it smells funky in a bad way, don't eat it!
Directions:
Put 1/3 cup (or 1/4 cup) beans into your sprout jar. Add 2 cups of
water. Allow seeds to soak for 8-12 hours. Empty the seeds into
your Sprout Jar. Drain off the soak water. You may use the drained water to water
plants. Rinse thoroughly with cool (60-70°) water. Drain
thoroughly.
Once I emptied out the water I set the jar upside down in a bowl to drain completely.
Once I emptied out the water I set the jar upside down in a bowl to drain completely.
If you want to grow short, sweet Mung Beans - with 1/8 - 1/2
inch roots:
Rinse and drain every 8-12 hours for 2 - 3 days.
If you want to grow big, thick Mung Bean - with 1 - 3 inch
roots:
Rinse and Drain every 8-12 hours for 4 - 6 days.
Rinse and Drain every 8-12 hours for 4 - 6 days.
Just to be clear:
Soak for 8-10 hours. Rinse and drain. Leave the jar in a cool place with no direct sunlight for the next 8-10 hours (dry). Repeat. It is VERY important that you rinse and drain thoroughly.
The great thing about my Sprout Jar is that it's self-contained. I can soak, drain, rinse and let them sit all in one container.
Soak for 8-10 hours. Rinse and drain. Leave the jar in a cool place with no direct sunlight for the next 8-10 hours (dry). Repeat. It is VERY important that you rinse and drain thoroughly.
The great thing about my Sprout Jar is that it's self-contained. I can soak, drain, rinse and let them sit all in one container.
Your sprouts are done 8-10 hours after the final
rinse. Be sure to drain your sprouts as thoroughly as possible
after the final rinse. Remove any left over hulls. Transfer your sprouts to a plastic bag or sealed
container and put them in the refrigerator.
These are the hulls. Remove these and use in your compost or throw away. |
If this is your first time sprouting, Please read "To Sprout or Not to Sprout"
Don't forget, I'm giving away 2 FREE ounces or seeds with each purchase of Mary's Sprouting Kit and 1 FREE ounce with each sprout seed purchase.
Sprouting at Home saves money! I used 1/3 cup of beans (seeds) and they produced almost 3 cups of sprouts. If I were to buy that much sprouts at the store I would probably spend about $8. Worse, who knows what type of cancer-causing, nasty chemicals would be used to grow those $8 sprouts?
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