Let’s grow sprouts – easy, quick, economical and tasty! *
What are sprouts?– Sprouts are seeds that have germinated and become very young plants.
How to grow them……
– Sprouts are easily grown in containers with water rinses. No soil needed.
– Sprout Basics – Short Version
– Sprouts 101 – Everything you need to grow Sprouts.
How to get started……
– Start Small – there are many options for seeds.
– We suggest choosing one pack of seeds or a starter kit.
– Kits make it easy to sample several types
– Containers – plastic or glass most used. Mason jars will work and are economical. .You will need a top that will allow drainage.
Where to buy supplies?
Sources for Organic Non-GMO seeds on line
1. Sproutpeople
2. Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds
3. The Sprout House
Are they nutritious?
“Despite being low in calories, sprouts are a rich source of nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. Their vitamin and mineral content varies based on the variety”
Are they safe?
“When it comes to sprouts, organic is even a bigger deal. Sprouts have been blamed for several food-borne illness “outbreaks” (see our food safety page) over the past decade, and it has been true in EVERY case, that the seed used was NOT organic.”
Organic seeds are a must! Read More……..
*Our Partner* For this post we are partnering with Gil Frishman, www.sproutpeople.org. Sproutpeople has been selling organic sprouts and seeds since 1993. They are a family owned business and we are proud to be associated with their company. We do not receive a commission nor any monies from sales of your purchases. All text in quotes (“”) is from their website, as well as sprout photographs – all with their permission.
