Got a windowsill? Fancy growing your own food?
Sprouted seeds and micro-greens are nutritious and super easy to grow indoors.
We have collected together websites with good advice and videos to help you get started.
Sprouted seeds and micro-greens are nutritious and super easy to grow indoors.
We have collected together websites with good advice and videos to help you get started.
Why Sprout Seeds?
Sprouts have well known nutritional benefits.
The sprouting process increases the concentration of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. During germination, anti-nutrients are also removed from the seeds, which can help us digest them better and reduce windiness!
Top Tips:
Be clean! It's important to rinse you seeds and thoroughly wash the growing trays and jars you'll use to sprout your seeds
Be Organic! Try to buy organic seeds specifically created for sprouting. Other seeds may have been chemically treated.
Be careful! Some seeds (such as chickpeas) can be harmful if eaten raw, so steaming for 10 minutes or cooking in stews will make them safe to eat.
Soil is alive! Soil contains wonderful bacteria and micro-organisms. Always wash your hands well after handling compost or soil and cover any cuts before you start.
Gardening is an experiment! If things don't go right first time, don't give up. Try again.
Be clean! It's important to rinse you seeds and thoroughly wash the growing trays and jars you'll use to sprout your seeds
Be Organic! Try to buy organic seeds specifically created for sprouting. Other seeds may have been chemically treated.
Be careful! Some seeds (such as chickpeas) can be harmful if eaten raw, so steaming for 10 minutes or cooking in stews will make them safe to eat.
Soil is alive! Soil contains wonderful bacteria and micro-organisms. Always wash your hands well after handling compost or soil and cover any cuts before you start.
Gardening is an experiment! If things don't go right first time, don't give up. Try again.
Chickpeas / Mung Beans / Lentils
Rinse, soak overnight, spread out in a tray then rinse 2-3 times a day. After 3-5 days the seeds will be sprouted. Detailed CHICKPEAS sprouting info and recipes here: https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-sprout-chickpeas-2254129 *Chickpeas can be harmful if eaten raw, steam for 10 minutes or include in stews and soups to ensure they are cooked well and safe to eat. MUNG BEAN instructions here: https://missblasco.com/en/how-to-sprout-mung-bean-at-home/ LENTIL sprouting instructions: https://culturesforhealth.com/blogs/learn/sprouting-how-to-sprout-lentils Sprouted Lentils can be eaten raw, but maybe not too many at a time! Sprouting SUNFLOWER SEEDS: https://culturesforhealth.com/blogs/learn/sprouting-how-to-sprout-sunflower-seeds Sun flowers are fast to germinate and do not store well, so use them straight away if possible. |
Alfafa Sprouts.......are incredibly good for us!
They have a mild flavour, are low in calories and high in anti-oxidents, vitamins and minerals. This site explains the history of Alfafa sprouting, some of the recognised health benefits and give clear instructions about how to sprout them: https://draxe.com/nutrition/alfalfa-sprouts/ |