Have any of you grown any sprouts yet? If so, what did you use? I am wanting to grow some for a merit badge and am not sure what kind of seed to use. I want one that is easy to do for the first time trying.
Lori Beck
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Posted - Jul 19 2019 : 08:48:09 AM
Hi Lori yes I done Pintos Bean sprouts, broccoli, sunflower seeds, and many other kinds. Almost any choice is tasty. I also did a summer of micro greens it was interesting too! Just pick and do! Alfalfa is good and quick. You are getting so much done this summer! Enjoy and happy badge working!
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Wow Vicki, you have done a lot of sprouts. I think I would like to try the Alfalfa as I haven't gotten them done yet. Do I buy the seeds to do this with?
Lori Beck
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Posted - Jul 20 2019 : 11:59:14 AM
Lori go to the feed store and ask or the natural pantry at the store/ market. Bean sprouts added to salads or fried with eggs are nutrition and easy to get started. All you need is a jar and a cloth. Maybe a rubber band to hold the cloth over the mouth of the jar. Rinse everyday and put in window sill. You will have bean sprouts in 5 or 6 days. Sometimes a little longer. Lentils also. IMG[http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/2019/07/FB_IMG_1549933040517.jpg?v=13155222[/IMG]
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Posted - Jul 20 2019 : 12:00:13 PM
quote:Originally posted by Krissel
Lori go to the feed store and ask or the natural pantry at the store. Oops
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Lori -- Do you like the bean sprouts in Chinese food? If so buy some mung beans and grow your own. I use a quart canning jar with a screen lid but you can cover it with a piece of cloth. Soak them overnight, then drain. After that just rinse and drain twice a day. You will have bean sprouts in 3-5 days, depending on weather anytime of year; mine always grow faster in summer. Really good in a stir fry. It just takes a few beans to make a lot of sprouts. I use about a tablespoon for the two of us.
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Posted - Jul 15 2019 : 6:28:24 PM
