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starting my sprouting
Posted by:
dinesh75
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Date: March 17, 2008 01:37PM All right guys. I have decided to start sprouting using mason jars. I am planning to buy a bunch of seeds from the sproutpeople.
Now, I am not sure what to buy or what I even like. Here are a few seeds I had in mind a) Mung b) Rice c) Broccoli Now on their website, there is a huge selection of seeds (including samplers). I am not even sure what to buy from the samplers! I want to buy as much as a beginner should buy to save on time as well as shipping. What do you guys recommend? Re: starting my sprouting
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: March 17, 2008 02:44PM Hi.
I use the mason jars,with the plastic mesh lids you can buy at most any health food store.They work great.(for small batches of sprouts) I personally sprout mung beans,alfalfa,and brocolli seeds. The alfalfa is the most common that you will see sprouted,and whats in most supermarkets.The mung bean usually is available in supermarkets too,but what you will usually get is the long white tail and not the bean itself. As far as taste,the brocoli is pretty bitter.Dont plan to eat those alone by themselves.The mung and alfalfa have a nicer flavor,somewhat nutty in taste. Good luck! Re: starting my sprouting
Posted by:
dinesh75
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Date: March 17, 2008 03:34PM Thanks Raw.
Currently, these are the items in my shopping cart. Do you think they are too much for a first time sprouter? Thanks. Peanut peanut 1 lbs Almonds alm 1 lbs Micro-Greens Sampler microsamp Greens Sampler greensamp Grain Sprout Sampler grainsamp Brassica Sprout Sampler brassamp Re: starting my sprouting
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: March 17, 2008 04:13PM Hmmm..
I am not quite familiar with some of those products. I buy alfalfa seeds,and mung beans from a local health food store. I put about a tablespoon of each into my jars,and they grow to fill the jars. I usually rinse and drain about 3 times a day. When the jar is full,I put them in plastic bags in the fridge. I personally would start with alfalfa seeds to get a feel for how fast they grow,how much you have to rinse,etc... Then try the mung beans. Thats only if you are totally new to sprouting. Hope my info helps. Brian Re: starting my sprouting
Posted by:
frances
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Date: March 17, 2008 07:07PM Of the things you list, I think the micro-greens will be the most difficult to sprout. I certainly don't want to discourage you, but I would make sure you have read the notes on sproutpeople about growing micro-greens and are comfortable with the idea before you invest. Also note that the brassica sampler contains some micro-greens too.
Overall your list looks like a very manageable amount, and a good variety of types which should give you a good idea of the types of sprouts you'd like to grow in greater quantities. good luck! Re: starting my sprouting
Posted by:
dinesh75
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Date: March 17, 2008 07:09PM Thanks Brian and Frances.
Frances, since the amount I will be investing for the micro greens is not much, I shall go for it. I can always give it a shot and see what happens. Let me buy this pack then! Re: starting my sprouting
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Anonymous User
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Date: March 17, 2008 10:03PM broccoli is actually a bit tricky to sprout, i would recommend that for when you have a bit more practice actually. usually i just say go with alfalfa for the first time round, they are very friendly and easy to grow sprouts to begin with.
may i ask why peanuts? Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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