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maguiren
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Nancy
Kirkville
New York
USA
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 Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 05:35:10 AM
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I recently purchased a sprouting kit after giving in to several failed attemps at using the mason jar and screen technique. This kit is equipped with 2 plastic trays stacked one on top of the other and is much more of an aerated apparatus with less chance of contamination. I've had wonderful results with brocolli, chinese radish and mustard sprouts, but not much luck with the sun flowers.
If anyone has any tips you would like to share I would be greatful.
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vegetarian farmer
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Jane
Freedom
pa
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 06:16:58 AM
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Oh Yes I sprout sunflower all the time, I love them. But first what type are you using. If they are shelled raw sunflowers you only soak and sprout about a day. They do not grow tiny plants, just a little tiny tail comes out. Anything more than that they taste terrible. If you are sprouting black in shell sunflowers then you need to sprout them in dirt. Just fill a container with soil, soak seeds for a few hours, and place on top of dirt. Keep moist but not to much because they will mold. It takes about a week to get good sprouts. I have a picture on my blog of sunflower sprouts. You can not use your new tray for shell in sunflowers. There is a method of using a wet towel to do the same but it is a disaster, at least for me. God luck
Jane
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maguiren
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Nancy
Kirkville
New York
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 07:19:23 AM
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Thank you, Jane, for your help. I will try the black shelled on top of the dirt. Do you still keep it in direct sunlight?
Nancy
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Originally posted by vegetarian farmer
Oh Yes I sprout sunflower all the time, I love them. But first what type are you using. If they are shelled raw sunflowers you only soak and sprout about a day. They do not grow tiny plants, just a little tiny tail comes out. Anything more than that they taste terrible. If you are sprouting black in shell sunflowers then you need to sprout them in dirt. Just fill a container with soil, soak seeds for a few hours, and place on top of dirt. Keep moist but not to much because they will mold. It takes about a week to get good sprouts. I have a picture on my blog of sunflower sprouts. You can not use your new tray for shell in sunflowers. There is a method of using a wet towel to do the same but it is a disaster, at least for me. God luck
Jane
http://hardworkhomestead.blogspot.com/
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vegetarian farmer
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Jane
Freedom
pa
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 08:40:00 AM
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I put them on the window seal for some sun to up the cholophill. Your sprouts always get greener with some sun. As long as they get some sun I do not think you have to worry about all day sun. I do think they are the tastest spouts around. Also they germinate at different times so you can cut from the same tray for a week or two.
jane
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 10:24:57 PM
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Sunflower sprouts are my favorite too..I am glad to know how to sprout them...was intending to try it this week. I sprout alfalfa and others in a jar with mesh lid...but glad to know not to try to do the sunflowers that way...thanks!
Jenny in Utah
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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maguiren
Farmgirl in Training
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Nancy
Kirkville
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 08:29:33 AM
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Thank you, MaryBeth, for your tip. I might just try this dirt method with my brocolli sprouts too, because they are so small and I have lost alot through the holes in my tray.
NB
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I have sprouted sunflowers in a cakepan in dirt and covered them with a damp paper towel but remove as soon a germination and the first start of sprouting or you will get mildew. But you have to keep them just a tad moist at first.
MB
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