Organic Gardening: Why Doesn’t Everyone Grow Sprouts? – Part II

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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.
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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.

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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

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Day 3

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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.

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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.

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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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I use a similar method to sprout my wheatgrass, though I obviously let it grow then harvest rather than eating the sprouts.

Interesting. I've not tried wheatgrass, but I've heard it is very nutritious as well. How do you use it?

I got one of these bad boys to grind out the juice:

https://www.amazon.com/Handy-Pantry-HJ-Hurricane-Wheatgrass/dp/B000E7L2K6/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1528743364&sr=1-1

But then my sister was saying the act of chewing helps your body synthesize the nutrients better; so I'd take a handful of wheatgrass, chew for a while like a cow, and spit out the leftover solids.

I grew them in trays that I drilled holes in the bottom so I could thoroughly wash and drain it. I've also successfully grown it with and without soil. Some people recommend soil or a grow medium just because it's closer to nature.

I have grown it both ways as well. I have always liked the taste of grass. I remember chewing on blades of grass as a child growing up a farm. It is packed with vitamins and nutrients. But you do need a quality wheat juice grinder. I tend to grow barley over wheat.

It's interesting, I feel instantly better when the juice hits my tongue, like my body is saying YESSS, THAT'S THE STUFF.

I'm fascinated, @neabponch. Thanks for sharing. There are so many ways to be healthy. I've been anti-junk-food for a few decades. I love being healthy!!

Love your post. Great information on a way to garden when you do not have a lot of room..

During the winter months I use an Easy Green Auto Sprouter. I also use a tray system for somethings. I started with canning jars. I also set up a "plant room" with a lighting system for the winter months and grow salad greens (hydroponically) for the winter. The combination gives ample fresh salads all winter.

Thank you for sharing! Well worth resteeming!

wow that's a great..

I'm sorry, do you want to forgive me @r2cornell

I love watching the plant grow

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nice garden. very delicious food. your gardening plan is very awesome and best. thanks for sharing

Thanks for visiting my blog @sanchitadey. And for your kind words. So appreciated!

Great work... It's a very good idea... Thanks for sharing.. Excelent blog.