Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 I use a colander and the hull of the smaller seeds goes out through the holes. The larger ones I float off. Hulls I use the Easy sprpouter and love it, only problem is the hulls....I did get an excellent suggestion about putting the spruts in a bowl and letting the huls surface then draining them, but I lose so many sprouts I was wondering if there is a better way. I was considering the sprouter tray from " " ...anyone think that is an alternative way to get rid of hulls? Will that be a better way of dehulling? ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Great idea, thanks Do you use the easy sprouter as well? -- Hulls I use the Easy sprpouter and love it, only problem is the hulls....I did get an excellent suggestion about putting the spruts in a bowl and letting the huls surface then draining them, but I lose so many sprouts I was wondering if there is a better way. I was considering the sprouter tray from " " ...anyone think that is an alternative way to get rid of hulls? Will that be a better way of dehulling? ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 That is what I am hearing, tray sprouters are better for those smaller sprouts....anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Great, thanks for the info, I will get a tray, just needed that push! -- Re: Hulls Josh asked: " Are tray type sprouters better for alfalfa type sprouts? " Josh, I think the tray sprouters might be better. I say " might " because I've just used them for the first time and I didn't notice the usual mass of hulls. Now, it could be because the tray type distributes everything much better than a jar type, so maybe it's just not noticeable and therefore not aesthetically objectionable. But I took them out, they were very, very tall, put them in the fridge, ate 'em and didn't notice much of anything. I was very pleased with this batch. Next one will go better because I have the hang of it. I'm sure it will look as lush as the picture on the product's package cover! So, for me, I'm preferring the tray type for tiny seeds like alfalfa and clover; jar types for beans like mung and adzuki; and soil for sunflower and buckwheat. Speaking of jars for mung beans, I've discovered that if I put more mung beans than usual in the mason jar, they actually sprout better. I read somewhere that it's the pressure of the sheer number that forces them to make longer sprouts. When I used to put mung beans just enough to cover the bottom of the jar, the sprouts were only about 1/2 " . By putting a lot more mungs in the jar, the sprouts are now at least 1 " long! Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Josh asked: " Are tray type sprouters better for alfalfa type sprouts? " Josh, I think the tray sprouters might be better. I say " might " because I've just used them for the first time and I didn't notice the usual mass of hulls. Now, it could be because the tray type distributes everything much better than a jar type, so maybe it's just not noticeable and therefore not aesthetically objectionable. But I took them out, they were very, very tall, put them in the fridge, ate 'em and didn't notice much of anything. I was very pleased with this batch. Next one will go better because I have the hang of it. I'm sure it will look as lush as the picture on the product's package cover! So, for me, I'm preferring the tray type for tiny seeds like alfalfa and clover; jar types for beans like mung and adzuki; and soil for sunflower and buckwheat. Speaking of jars for mung beans, I've discovered that if I put more mung beans than usual in the mason jar, they actually sprout better. I read somewhere that it's the pressure of the sheer number that forces them to make longer sprouts. When I used to put mung beans just enough to cover the bottom of the jar, the sprouts were only about 1/2 " . By putting a lot more mungs in the jar, the sprouts are now at least 1 " long! Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Lorraine, when I said " trays " for small seed sprouting, I'm talking about stackable trays. I don't think I mentioned that. The particular one I'm using is on the following site: http://www.handypantry.com/pk4/store.pl?section=7 It's called the Sprout Garden by The Handy Pantry. Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Do tell all you've experienced with the quinoa sprouts: best age to harvest, flavor, uses, nutrition information. Thanks, RE: Hulls > That is what I am hearing, tray sprouters are better for those smaller > sprouts....anyone know? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Everytime I have tired quinoa, I have to harvest within 3 days as they get smelly and turn a reddish color after that, so I asusme they are a fast harvest type of sprout. After the second day, I harvest them and use in breads and salads. -- Re: Hulls Do tell all you've experienced with the quinoa sprouts: best age to harvest, flavor, uses, nutrition information. Thanks, RE: Hulls > That is what I am hearing, tray sprouters are better for those smaller > sprouts....anyone know? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 No, I use quarts jars and toule, from any fabric store, I take a square of toule and the screw on lid to the mason jar. Works great for me. Hulls I use the Easy sprpouter and love it, only problem is the hulls....I did get an excellent suggestion about putting the spruts in a bowl and letting the huls surface then draining them, but I lose so many sprouts I was wondering if there is a better way. I was considering the sprouter tray from " " ...anyone think that is an alternative way to get rid of hulls? Will that be a better way of dehulling? ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 I also have the bosca tray sprouters. I use them for the larger seed. They come with three trays and stack, there is one hole w/ a cap to drain the water. The smaller seeds seem to get into the holes and you have to get a tooth pick to get them out. I still like the jars for the small seeds. After I dehull them I put them back into the jar and let them green up for a day or even two. They come out great. RE: Hulls That is what I am hearing, tray sprouters are better for those smaller sprouts....anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Well I have a small `tray sprouter` with 3 trays and a `drip` tray,I have come to sprouting late in life 68,but I must say how much I enjoy them,and as a retired gardener I should have realised the benefits earlier,but thats life, so far I have stuck to Alfalfa,Mung beans and Quinoa,but I have had no troubles with the little trays best wishes Tony UK RE: Hulls > That is what I am hearing, tray sprouters are better for those smaller > sprouts....anyone know? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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