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My husband loves bean sprouts. He doesn’t get to eat them very often because we don’t have anywhere local to buy them. So, I decided to try my hand at sprouting so he can have them whenever he wants and because I also want to try my hand at sprouted grain bread. So after much research, this is how I went about sprouting my own seeds.
First of all, you have to have the right kind of seeds. You don’t want to use any seeds that are poisonous, such as apple, sorghum, Sudan grass, potato, or tomato. Some seeds that are safe and tasty are alfalfa, clover, mung beans, chickpeas, wheat, barley, millet, corn, buckwheat, radish, broccoli, and celery. You also don’t want to use any seeds that have been treated with dyes, chemicals, pesticides or fungicides. Often, seed sold for planting have been treated with these substances to prevent mold and infestation. You should only use seeds that are certified edible. You can buy your seeds at the grocery store in the form of dried beans, peas, and lentils. These are meant to be cooked and have sometimes been overdried. They will sprout, but they won’t yield as much as other types of seeds. You can also purchase seeds for sprouting at your local health food store. Most have a pretty good selection of the most popular sprouting seeds. The best way, in my opinion, is to grow your own. The only drawback is that you have to wait a year to get them. You plant the varieties that you would like to sprout, raise them, and then harvest them when they are mature. They you will need to dry them, either in a food dehydrator, oven, or by solar means. Then you will store the seeds in airtight containers until you are ready to sprout.
So, you’ve got the seeds, now what do you do? You can purchase all sorts of sprouting appliances and equipment, but they are not really needed. You can simply sprout your seeds in old canning jars with a minimal of equipment. After doing this, I would add, that I do think that some purchased sprouting trays would be convenient, but until I can afford them, I’ll continue to use the canning jar method. You will need a clean, wide-mouth, one quart canning jar that has been scalded in boiling water, a screw on canning jar ring (you don’t need a lid), and a piece of panty hose has been cleaned really well.
Now that you’ve gathered your equipment, it’s time for the fun part…sprouting! For these instructions, I’m going to be using Alfalfa seeds. Put 2 tablespoons of the seeds into your quart jar. Fill it half full of lukewarm water. Next, stretch a layer of the pantyhose over the jar and screw down the jar ring until it’s snug, you can also use a rubberband to hold it down. Now let this sit overnight, about 12 hours. In the morning, pour off the water and rinse the seeds in lukewarm water twice, draining completely. Turn the jar horizontally and tap to distribute the seeds evenly, but be sure to keep them away from the pantyhose. Lay the jar on its side in a dark cupboard that doesn’t get too warm. Around lunchtime, rinse the seeds again and thoroughly drain. Spread them back out and place back in the cabinet with the jar lying on its side. Repeat this step in the evening as well. You will need to rinse them three times a day until they have sprouted the required number of days. On the morning of the third or fourth day, rinse them as usual, and then place the jar in a sunny window until the spouts turn green. When they are ready to eat, rinse them and drain well. You can store them in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container for four to six days.
So, why go through all this trouble for a few measly spouts? When you eat sprouts you are eating food that is at it’s highest in both nutrients and enzymes. They are also an excellent source of fiber. They are easy to grow in your own kitchen and will provide you with fresh food all winter long. Sprouts contain higher amounts of proteins, minerals and vitamins because they are young and fresh. They are also easy to digest, so they are really good for those who have trouble digesting certain seeds and grains. They are highly nutritious and can be really inexpensive, especially when you grow your own seeds for sprouting. So, if you have a sprout lover in your family, give sprouting a try. And if you don’t, introduce sprouts to your family and see if you can make some new sprout lovers!
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