I'm fairly new to all of this, and have been reading up like crazy on this lifestyle (I don't cosider it a diet),but am really confused about soaking times for nuts & seeds; so many book authors / online info. conflict with each other. And are there some that you AREN'T supposed to soak - like pine and macadamia?

I looked through the archives here but didn't see anything on this topic... would so appreciate any and all advice!

just wanted to bump this post up....i need help with the same thing!!!

thanks,
michelle

OK.. I'll bump this up again..

a good book...
"The Complete Book of Raw Food" by Lori Baird & Julie Rodwell
on page 28-34 it covers all you need to know about seeds, as well as a full page soaking/sprouting chart -check it out if you make it to a bookstore

The chart is long but i'll give you a few of what you mentioned and what is mostly asked about/used:

Quantity= Q, Soak Time= ST, Sprout Time= SPT, Yield= Y

Flax: Q- 1 TBSP, ST- 5-7 hrs, SPT 2 days, Y 1 Cup
Most Beans: Q- 1 cup, ST 8-10 hrs, SPT 3-4 days, Y 3-4 cups
Most Nuts: Q- 1 cup, ST 8-12 hrs, SPT do not sprout, Y 1-1/2 cups
Pumpkin Seeds: Q- 1 cup, ST 6-8 hrs, SPT 1-2 days, Y 1-1/2 cups
Quinua: Q- 1 cup, ST 4-6 hrs, SPT 2-3 days, Y 2 1/2 cups
Soy Beans:Q- 1 cup, ST 10-12 hours, SPT 4-5 days, Y 2- 1/2 cups
Sesame Seeds: Q- 1 cup, ST 6-8 hrs, SPT 1-2 days, Y 1- 1/2 cups
Sunflower Seeds: Q- 1 cup, ST 6-8 hrs, 5-8 days, Y 1- 1/2 cups
Wheat: Q- 1 cup, ST 10-12 hrs, SPT 2-3 days, Y 1- 1/2 cups
Wild Rice: Q- 1 cup, ST 8-10 hrs, SPT 4 days, Y 1- 1/2 cups

hope this helps!

Maui Girl