Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hi , I've used terra cotta to grow many sprouts but mine have no holes. I get terra cotta saucers from the garden department. I don't soak the seeds. I keep the seeds moist until they sprout spraying water several times/day. Then I rinse a couple times/day after that. Terra cotta is especially nice for mucilaginous seeds like cress and flax. Marilyn On 1/17/06, <msfoley15@...> wrote: > > Hi Guys, > > I was hoping you all could help me with my new Christmas present, a > terra cotta sprouter: http://www.greenfeet.com/terra-cotta-sprouter.html > > > Anyway, the directions came in German. I have taken German, and was > able to roughly translate it all, however it is written with many > " slang " words that they don't really teach you in the college class. > > What I'm mostly confused about, is how long to soak the seeds > (alfalfa), and if I should leave any water in the base of the sprouter > while the lid is on. The directions advise you to soak the terra cotta > plate first, so that it absorbs some water. After that, how often > should I moisten the seeds? > > Thanks for all of you help! > > -- Marilyn Kefirlady http://www.freewebs.com/marilynkefirlady/index.htm http://home.woh.rr.com/billkrisjohnson/Recipes/KefirLady.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 > I've used terra cotta to grow many sprouts but mine have no holes. The signs are everywhere, don't worry about the holes, either. " a little joke, there " J in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I guess I could try that then and see how things work. How long does the flax take to sprout then, by just spraying it a couple times a day? Also, how much do you cover each tray with seeds? Thanks again! > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > I was hoping you all could help me with my new Christmas present, a > > terra cotta sprouter: http://www.greenfeet.com/terra-cotta- sprouter.html > > > > > > Anyway, the directions came in German. I have taken German, and was > > able to roughly translate it all, however it is written with many > > " slang " words that they don't really teach you in the college class. > > > > What I'm mostly confused about, is how long to soak the seeds > > (alfalfa), and if I should leave any water in the base of the sprouter > > while the lid is on. The directions advise you to soak the terra cotta > > plate first, so that it absorbs some water. After that, how often > > should I moisten the seeds? > > > > Thanks for all of you help! > > > > > > > -- > Marilyn Kefirlady > > http://www.freewebs.com/marilynkefirlady/index.htm > http://home.woh.rr.com/billkrisjohnson/Recipes/KefirLady.htm > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hi , On 1/17/06, <msfoley15@...> wrote: > > I guess I could try that then and see how things work. That is the best way to learn. How long does > the flax take to sprout then, Flax are fast. The poke out the next day methinks. by just spraying it a couple times a > day? That's not what I said. Until they sprout, you have to spray several times/day to keep them moist. This takes the place of soaking. Then when they sprout you need to spray a couple times a day to keep them moist without overwatering. My dishes don't have holes so I have to be careful not to flood them. With your drainage holes it isn't such a big deal. Also, how much do you cover each tray with seeds? One layer. Remember they swell. So put a little less. Teff is really cool doing it this way. But better go to your garden center to get a saucer without holes. Or cover your drainage holes with paper towels. You've never seen such tiny seeds until you've tried Teff. Thanks again! You're welcome Marilyn > > > -- > > Marilyn Kefirlady > > > > http://www.freewebs.com/marilynkefirlady/index.htm > > http://home.woh.rr.com/billkrisjohnson/Recipes/KefirLady.htm > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Marilyn, how do you rinse the seeds without drainage holes? I have an old Biosta 3 tray sprouter but cannot do the mucilaginous seeds in it. Arugala and cress is my favorites and I don't want to spend big money for a special sprouter and the terra cotta trays sound like the way to go. Gail in MS Re: Terra Cotta Sprouter Hi , I've used terra cotta to grow many sprouts but mine have no holes. I get terra cotta saucers from the garden department. I don't soak the seeds. I keep the seeds moist until they sprout spraying water several times/day. Then I rinse a couple times/day after that. Terra cotta is especially nice for mucilaginous seeds like cress and flax. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hi Gail, Terra cotta is the way to go for all mucilaginous seeds. It is inexpensive. They don't get rinsed really until they sort of glue on to the bottom, then I am able to flood and drain without losing my seeds. But you have to be careful as the sprouts mature. All the " glue " gets washed away. You'll see. Marilyn On 1/17/06, Gail Scarbrough <glsh47@...> wrote: > > Marilyn, how do you rinse the seeds without drainage holes? I have an old > Biosta 3 tray sprouter but cannot do the mucilaginous seeds in it. Arugala > and cress is my favorites and I don't want to spend big money for a special > sprouter and the terra cotta trays sound like the way to go. > > Gail in MS > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Hi Marilyn Sprouting Arugula/Arugala/Rocket is another new one for me I haven't seen the seeds in the shops but will try to get some, are they mucilaginous like cress? Kirk Re: Terra Cotta Sprouter > > > Hi , > > I've used terra cotta to grow many sprouts but mine have no holes. I get > terra cotta saucers from the garden department. I don't soak the seeds. I > keep the seeds moist until they sprout spraying water several times/day. > Then I rinse a couple times/day after that. Terra cotta is especially nice > for mucilaginous seeds like cress and flax. > > Marilyn > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Hi Kirk, I think they are. I get some of my sprouting seeds from ny's seeds. Sometimes even Stokes if they have a good bulk price. I figure anything under $2/ounce is good for some of the unusual seeds. But you might have to buy a pound. Watch for treated seeds when you buy from a garden seed company. That's why I like ny's. Marilyn On 1/18/06, Kirk <jlcgull@...> wrote: > > Hi Marilyn > Sprouting Arugula/Arugala/Rocket is another new one for me > I > haven't seen the seeds in the shops but will try to get some, are they > mucilaginous like cress? > > > Kirk > > Re: Terra Cotta Sprouter > > > > > > Hi , > > > > I've used terra cotta to grow many sprouts but mine have no holes. I get > > terra cotta saucers from the garden department. I don't soak the seeds. > I > > keep the seeds moist until they sprout spraying water several times/day. > > Then I rinse a couple times/day after that. Terra cotta is especially > nice > > for mucilaginous seeds like cress and flax. > > > > Marilyn > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Sounds great Marilyn. I'll be picking up some terra cotta on my next trip to town. Gail in MS Re: Terra Cotta Sprouter Hi Gail, Terra cotta is the way to go for all mucilaginous seeds. It is inexpensive. They don't get rinsed really until they sort of glue on to the bottom, then I am able to flood and drain without losing my seeds. But you have to be careful as the sprouts mature. All the " glue " gets washed away. You'll see. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hey I like the looks of this!!! Has anyone tried it or any terra cotta sprouter/plate? On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 1:29 AM, Lorri <raw@...> wrote: > > > Connie's post got me looking online for a photo of > sprouts done on the terra cotta plate. In my > travels I came across this: > > http://www.italianseedandtool.com/product/BGSTC/Te > rra_Cotta_Sprouter_Terradisiena.html > > If the link doesn't work, go to the Italian Seed > And Tool website www.italianseedandtool.com > <http://www.italianseedandtool.com/> and look at > the sprouting supplies link. Has anybody here > tried this? > > Lorri > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Oh awesome! I like this: " An innovative stacking system allows you to either space the trays individually to create a dark and damp environment, or allow air and light into the trays. " Thanks for sharing that link! :~) Thia On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 2:29 AM, Lorri <raw@...> wrote: > > > Connie's post got me looking online for a photo of > sprouts done on the terra cotta plate. In my > travels I came across this: > > http://www.italianseedandtool.com/product/BGSTC/Te > rra_Cotta_Sprouter_Terradisiena.html > > If the link doesn't work, go to the Italian Seed > And Tool website www.italianseedandtool.com > <http://www.italianseedandtool.com/> and look at > the sprouting supplies link. Has anybody here > tried this? > > Lorri > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 This looks really nice! If I had a fancy kitchen and could afford it, I would probably invest in one. In the meantime, I'm really happy with my terra cotta pie plate mini-greenhouse. I sprouted some clover this week in it. Boy howdy, does that stuff grow fast! We're just picking it out of the plate and putting it directly into sandwiches. So easy! There's maybe only 1/6th of the patch left and the stuff that was left in the picked area (which I was going to toss into the compost) is sprouting too! I could conclude that I put too many seeds in to start and not all of them were able to sprout before, so they're doing so now? (But I just followed the instructions to cover the plate with seeds, with no piling.) At least I should conclude that not everything that looks like " just hulls " IS just hulls... That would lead me to another conclusion: sprouting with this method allows you to get a higher yield than with jars, because with jars you want to harvest and then dump the " just hulls " and start over. With the plates you can give the picked area time to sprout while you are still using the unpicked area. The thing I wanted to say, though, was that it takes no effort whatsoever to harvest these sprouts. I don't think they rooted in the terra cotta! I'm going to test out this theory by using a plain plate or maybe even just the two pie plates next time. I own the terra cotta plate so will keep using it, but for future reference it would be nice to know if seeds will sprout in anything even if you give them nothing to root in. Anyone tried this? Connie http://www.home-and-school-solutions.com > > > > > > > Connie's post got me looking online for a photo of > > sprouts done on the terra cotta plate. In my > > travels I came across this: > > > > http://www.italianseedandtool.com/product/BGSTC/Te > > rra_Cotta_Sprouter_Terradisiena.html > > > > If the link doesn't work, go to the Italian Seed > > And Tool website www.italianseedandtool.com > > <http://www.italianseedandtool.com/> and look at > > the sprouting supplies link. Has anybody here > > tried this? > > > > Lorri > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Seeds will, indeed, sprout in anything, even with nothing to root in. " Back in the day " we all grew sprouts in glass canning jars with screen lids. I still like this method as well as any other. Nothing to sink their little roots into in a glass jar, and they get all scrambled up when you rinse, but they grow just fine. Cyn Connie Lacelle wrote: > > > This looks really nice! If I had a fancy kitchen and could afford it, > I would probably invest in one. In the meantime, I'm really happy with > my terra cotta pie plate mini-greenhouse. > > I sprouted some clover this week in it. Boy howdy, does that stuff > grow fast! We're just picking it out of the plate and putting it > directly into sandwiches. So easy! There's maybe only 1/6th of the > patch left and the stuff that was left in the picked area (which I was > going to toss into the compost) is sprouting too! I could conclude > that I put too many seeds in to start and not all of them were able to > sprout before, so they're doing so now? (But I just followed the > instructions to cover the plate with seeds, with no piling.) At least > I should conclude that not everything that looks like " just hulls " IS > just hulls... That would lead me to another conclusion: sprouting with > this method allows you to get a higher yield than with jars, because > with jars you want to harvest and then dump the " just hulls " and start > over. With the plates you can give the picked area time to sprout > while you are still using the unpicked area. > > The thing I wanted to say, though, was that it takes no effort > whatsoever to harvest these sprouts. I don't think they rooted in the > terra cotta! I'm going to test out this theory by using a plain plate > or maybe even just the two pie plates next time. I own the terra cotta > plate so will keep using it, but for future reference it would be nice > to know if seeds will sprout in anything even if you give them nothing > to root in. > > Anyone tried this? > > Connie > http://www.home-and-school-solutions.com > <http://www.home-and-school-solutions.com> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Connie's post got me looking online for a photo of > > > sprouts done on the terra cotta plate. In my > > > travels I came across this: > > > > > > http://www.italianseedandtool.com/product/BGSTC/Te > <http://www.italianseedandtool.com/product/BGSTC/Te> > > > rra_Cotta_Sprouter_Terradisiena.html > > > > > > If the link doesn't work, go to the Italian Seed > > > And Tool website www.italianseedandtool.com > > > <http://www.italianseedandtool.com/ > <http://www.italianseedandtool.com/>> and look at > > > the sprouting supplies link. Has anybody here > > > tried this? > > > > > > Lorri > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Since you put it that way--it's obvious they will sprout and grow without something to root in. (Slapping myself upside the head, duh!) So then perhaps I ought to change the question--not that it matters, I suppose. In a jar when you rinse, the sprouts get all tangled up and even make a ball. In my terra cotta pie plate mini-greenhouse, they're growing up straight and tall as if rooted in something--only I don't think they are rooted. So what is making them appear rooted, like regular plants? Or is it just that they are not getting swirled around and mixed up because my watering method is just to spritz? If it's just that simple, why is everyone using a jar and a ton of water instead of growing their sprouts in plates and spritzing them? Connie http://www.home-and-school-solutions.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Connie's post got me looking online for a photo of > > > > sprouts done on the terra cotta plate. In my > > > > travels I came across this: > > > > > > > > http://www.italianseedandtool.com/product/BGSTC/Te > > <http://www.italianseedandtool.com/product/BGSTC/Te> > > > > rra_Cotta_Sprouter_Terradisiena.html > > > > > > > > If the link doesn't work, go to the Italian Seed > > > > And Tool website www.italianseedandtool.com > > > > <http://www.italianseedandtool.com/ > > <http://www.italianseedandtool.com/>> and look at > > > > the sprouting supplies link. Has anybody here > > > > tried this? > > > > > > > > Lorri > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 On 4/28/09, Connie Lacelle <groups@...> wrote: > > If it's just that simple, why is everyone using a jar and a ton > of water instead of growing their sprouts in plates and spritzing them? Because jars are more abundantly available for cheap or free than terra cotta plates and spritzers? Sparrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Besides, why do you use a ton of water? Are you wasting water? My rinse water goes form container to container, then in the garden or on house plants. ew Re: Terra Cotta Sprouter Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:00:28 -0600 On 4/28/09, Connie Lacelle <groups@...> wrote: > > If it's just that simple, why is everyone using a jar and a ton > of water instead of growing their sprouts in plates and spritzing them? Because jars are more abundantly available for cheap or free than terra cotta plates and spritzers? Sparrow -- It's News. It's Reviews. It's Interviews. It's Free. What Are You Waiting For? www.movieline.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 You're just giving them a drink. ew Re: Terra Cotta Sprouter Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:18:51 -0500 Is the rinsing in the jars just to remoisten them or to rinse and sort of clean them? On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM, Connie Lacelle < groups@...> wrote: > Or is it just that they are not getting swirled around and mixed up > because my watering method is just to spritz? If it's just that simple, why > is everyone using a jar and a ton of water instead of growing their sprouts > in plates and spritzing them? > . > > > -- Smyrna, TN Zone 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Is the rinsing in the jars just to remoisten them or to rinse and sort of clean them? On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM, Connie Lacelle < groups@...> wrote: > Or is it just that they are not getting swirled around and mixed up > because my watering method is just to spritz? If it's just that simple, why > is everyone using a jar and a ton of water instead of growing their sprouts > in plates and spritzing them? > . > > > -- Smyrna, TN Zone 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 On 4/28/09, Rushing <lindarsgarden@...> wrote: > > Is the rinsing in the jars just to remoisten them or to rinse and sort of > clean them? Freshen, moisten, separate. Sparrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Wow! I thought I was supposed to rinse the dickens out of them. Thanks! On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 6:23 PM, Sparrow R <sparrowrose@...>wrote: > > > On 4/28/09, Rushing <lindarsgarden@...<lindarsgarden%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > > Is the rinsing in the jars just to remoisten them or to rinse and sort of > > clean them? > > Freshen, moisten, separate. > > Sparrow > > > -- Smyrna, TN Zone 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Terra cotta is a somewhat porous surface. I would think that the root *hairs* do grab on, albeit gently. But the other benefit to terra cotta is that it holds/wicks moisture, unlike a regular plate would (which would puddle, if too much, and be dry if not enough). Thia On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 6:34 PM, Connie Lacelle < groups@...> wrote: > > > If it's just that simple, why is everyone using a jar and a ton of water > instead of growing their sprouts in plates and spritzing them? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Man oh man!!! I have been wasteing water. I thought I had to rinse, rinse, rinse to remove any bacteria! On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 6:12 PM, Ernest Willingham <99tomatoes@...>wrote: > > > Besides, why do you use a ton of water? Are you wasting water? My rinse > water goes form container to container, then in the garden or on house > plants. > ew > > Re: Terra Cotta Sprouter > Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:00:28 -0600 > > On 4/28/09, Connie Lacelle <groups@...<groups%40home-and-school-solutions.com> > > > wrote: > > > > If it's just that simple, why is everyone using a jar and a ton > > of water instead of growing their sprouts in plates and spritzing > them? > > Because jars are more abundantly available for cheap or free than > terra cotta plates and spritzers? > > Sparrow > > -- > It's News. It's Reviews. It's Interviews. It's Free. What Are You Waiting > For? > www.movieline.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 You're supposed to remove the top plate once they get growing. However, I forgot to do that with my second batch and didn't see any difference--except that the " just hulls " sprouted, too. Perhaps removing the top plate is only really required for the sake of sunlight, but that's no problem with a clear glass pie plate. Also, the two pie plates do not touch in my case because the terra cotta plate is...ummm...maybe 1/2 inch too high to allow that. Perhaps there is a bit of air movement through that open area, though I don't think I'd guarantee that. There are no holes in my terra cotta plate--I'm not sure how well one would work that had a hole, but as long as you have a pie (or some other kind of) plate under it, it would probably be alright? The terra cotta pie plate mini-greenhouse would be perfect in the oven! After all, where SHOULD pie plates be used? lol Connie http://www.home-and-school-solutions.com/ > > Me too!! > > I used the jars because it's easy for me to keep > them in the oven while sprouting - I don't have a > lot of space here. I am curious about the terra > cotta plate, did you use one with little drain > holes in it? Or is it even necessary if all you > do is spritz them to " give them a drink " ? > > If you're using a pie plate over the top of them, > do they get any air flow? > > Lorri > > _____ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > Rushing > Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:04 PM > > Subject: Re: Terra Cotta > Sprouter > > > > > > Man oh man!!! I have been wasteing water. I > thought I had to rinse, rinse, > rinse to remove any bacteria! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I was using a ton of water because I thought it was necessary, both to give them ALL a drink and to rinse off any yukky stuff that was developing on them. I see they're not rinsed that often with the Easy Sprout either, just to give them a drink. I was very surprised to see that I was not to water them for 24 hours after the initial soak and drain and dry. Live and learn! Connie http://www.home-and-school-solutions.com/ > > > > If it's just that simple, why is everyone using a jar and a ton > > of water instead of growing their sprouts in plates and spritzing > them? > > Because jars are more abundantly available for cheap or free than > terra cotta plates and spritzers? > > Sparrow > > > > -- > It's News. It's Reviews. It's Interviews. It's Free. What Are You Waiting For? > www.movieline.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thanks for the info Connie, I'm going to see if I can find the stuff to set this up and try it. I'm still working on my first batch of clover sprouts in the EasySprout. Lorri _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Connie Lacelle Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 7:46 PM Subject: Re: Terra Cotta Sprouter You're supposed to remove the top plate once they get growing. However, I forgot to do that with my second batch and didn't see any difference--except that the " just hulls " sprouted, too. Perhaps removing the top plate is only really required for the sake of sunlight, but that's no problem with a clear glass pie plate. Also, the two pie plates do not touch in my case because the terra cotta plate is...ummm...maybe 1/2 inch too high to allow that. Perhaps there is a bit of air movement through that open area, though I don't think I'd guarantee that. There are no holes in my terra cotta plate--I'm not sure how well one would work that had a hole, but as long as you have a pie (or some other kind of) plate under it, it would probably be alright? The terra cotta pie plate mini-greenhouse would be perfect in the oven! After all, where SHOULD pie plates be used? lol Connie http://www.home- <http://www.home-and-school-solutions.com/> and-school-solutions.com/ > > Me too!! > > I used the jars because it's easy for me to keep > them in the oven while sprouting - I don't have a > lot of space here. I am curious about the terra > cotta plate, did you use one with little drain > holes in it? Or is it even necessary if all you > do is spritz them to " give them a drink " ? > > If you're using a pie plate over the top of them, > do they get any air flow? > > Lorri > > _____ > > From: @ <mailto:%40> > [mailto:@ <mailto:%40> ] On Behalf Of > Rushing > Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:04 PM > @ <mailto:%40> > Subject: Re: Terra Cotta > Sprouter > > > > > > Man oh man!!! I have been wasteing water. I > thought I had to rinse, rinse, > rinse to remove any bacteria! > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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