In my previous post, I explained about how easy and cheap it is to grow sprouts right on your kitchen cabinet. I showed the type of seeds that I purchase, and also the sprouting jar that I use, and also alluded to the nutritional benefits of sprouts (of which there are multitudes).
In this post I’ll explain exactly how I grow the sprouts.
I use ¼ cup of seed for each of my “crops.” After experimenting, I learned this amount works best for me and my daily needs. I want to use them all while they are fresh.
I pour ¼ cup of seeds into my sprouting jar and cover with water. I let these soak for a few hours. Sometimes overnight.
Leaving the lid on, I drain off all the water then lay the jar on its side at the back of the cabinet.
Either that evening or the next morning, I remove the lid, cover them with water, replace the lid and give them a good swishing. This rinses the seeds and makes sure they are nice and wet, but not standing in water.
Day 2
Day 3
For the next few days this ritual is repeated. Cover with water, swish, drain. It’s fun to watch them begin to sprout and grow. How big you let them grow before harvesting is up to you. Some people like to see little green leaves form before they harvest. That’s up to you. They grow fast.
Once the sprouts are the size I prefer, I rinse them one last time. I try to make sure I get ALL the water out. Removing the jar lid, I transfer my sprouts into a storage container lined with a folded paper towel.
How do I Use Sprouts?
In salads (this is the most common way I use my sprouts)
In stews and soups
In sandwiches (in place of lettuce)
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Hopefully this will motivate many Steemians to start their own sprout farm on their kitchen cabinet. For a large family you can harvest a massive amount. So easy, so simple.
As I stated in my previous post, as an author, I always want to maintain my health and energy because writing a novel can be darn hard work! Sprouts help me do that.
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