Inexpensive, easy to grow and super-nutritious. No wonder sprouted seeds are super food superstars.
A germinating seed is a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and enzymes easily assimilated by the body.
It’s really easy to grow yourself a few sprouts. You could invest in a sprouter but all you really need is a clean jar, some seeds and a piece of clean, permeable material to secure over the top of the jar with an elastic band.
Buy seeds that are prepared for sprouting – here I have used organically grown BioSnacky alfalfa seeds by A Vogel. There are lots of varieties and mixes of different seeds to try. Alfalfa is one of the most nutritionally rich seeds.
It’s really easy to grow yourself a few sprouts. You could invest in a sprouter but all you really need is a clean jar, some seeds and a piece of clean, permeable material to secure over the top of the jar with an elastic band.
Buy seeds that are prepared for sprouting – here I have used organically grown BioSnacky alfalfa seeds by A Vogel. There are lots of varieties and mixes of different seeds to try. Alfalfa is one of the most nutritionally rich seeds.
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Rinse your seeds with water before you put them into the jar. Then cover them in water and soak overnight. Drain them the following morning and you are off! Just rinse your seeds twice a day and leave them in a light place. They are very delicate so direct sunlight can be too harsh.
They might take a couple of days to get going but once they do, you will be amazed at the effect of light and water as nature takes its course. They can take as little as 3, or as long as 8 days to germinate depending on the variety.
They might take a couple of days to get going but once they do, you will be amazed at the effect of light and water as nature takes its course. They can take as little as 3, or as long as 8 days to germinate depending on the variety.
When you are rinsing them, make sure they still look vibrant and healthy; they may grow little hairs on the root which is fine.
Young seedlings have a sweet taste but tend to become more bitter as they age, so don’t leave them too long in the jar - rinse them in a sieve and enjoy them on their own, in a salad or stir fry. If you don’t eat them all in one go, they will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
Young seedlings have a sweet taste but tend to become more bitter as they age, so don’t leave them too long in the jar - rinse them in a sieve and enjoy them on their own, in a salad or stir fry. If you don’t eat them all in one go, they will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
Give your sprout equipment a good clean, and start all over again….
