Re: Okay, all you good - let 'er rip!

[Guest guest]

Judy, two things to ask yourself. Will they sprout? Not all beans in stores

will sprout because of the way they are processed. Sometimes they are heat

treated to keep bugs away. Two, where did they come from? Who handled them?

For me organic seeds from a quality house is the best bet.

ew

The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

Hey, all. I've developed a small problem. I hope it's temporary, or due to the

type of seeds I'm choosing, but I have discovered I don't like the taste of

sprouts.

They have a taste that doesn't suit me, and when I add them to foods I have

always eaten before, the foods (soups, sandwiches, sauces, salads, etc) aren't

as " good " somehow, because a foreign ingredient is in there.

Is it just a matter of giving it time, of getting used to their addition to

life-long familiar foods? Or do I try to use the mildest of seeds? (I'm not

sure which ones those are...) For background, I purchased a sample pack with my

initial order from , with lots of seed mixtures. I'm not even sure

which mix I'm eating now, although it may be Moo Mix.

What is considered mild in taste? Lentils? Soybeans? What?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Judy

------------ --------- --------- ---

I have come to understand that my views on the nature of nonviolence do not

conflict with defending myself or my family.

-- Paxton Quigley

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When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will

understand why I dismiss yours.

-- F.

[Guest guest]

I would have to agree…

Then again, you have to think of the mind set you are coming from…

Are you of the mind " if it does not kill you, it only makes you stronger! "

Or are you of the mind… " better safe than sorry. "

I myself follow both.

Yes, I know…

Very strange and somewhat oxymoronic… but It's the way I am.

XD

Sky

>

> From: kitboxnumail (DOT) org <kitboxnumail (DOT) org>

>

> Subject: Re: The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

>

>

>

> Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:59 AM

>

> I'm still a newbie and don't care for them either. But I like the brocolli

sprouts best, and you do begin to develop a tast for them.

>

> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

>

> The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

>

> Hey, all. I've developed a small problem. I hope it's temporary, or due to

the type of seeds I'm choosing, but I have discovered I don't like the taste of

sprouts.

>

> They have a taste that doesn't suit me, and when I add them to foods I have

always eaten before, the foods (soups, sandwiches, sauces, salads, etc) aren't

as " good " somehow, because a foreign ingredient is in there.

>

> Is it just a matter of giving it time, of getting used to their addition to

life-long familiar foods? Or do I try to use the mildest of seeds? (I'm not

sure which ones those are...) For background, I purchased a sample pack with my

initial order from , with lots of seed mixtures. I'm not even sure

which mix I'm eating now, although it may be Moo Mix.

>

> What is considered mild in taste? Lentils? Soybeans? What?

>

> Thanks for any help you can provide.

>

> Judy

>

> ------------ --------- --------- ---

>

> I have come to understand that my views on the nature of nonviolence do not

conflict with defending myself or my family.

>

> -- Paxton Quigley

>

> ------------ --------- --------- ---

>

> When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will

understand why I dismiss yours.

>

> -- F.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have found that lentils and garbanzos from the grocery store sprout very

well.  Also, I have found mung and green peas from my local oriental

supermarket that sprout very well.  I'm sure that organically grown is better,

and sometimes, I can find organically grown locally.  But, I am very limited on

funds now, and have a problem with paying the high cost of shipping on some of

these seeds.

Jess

From: kitboxnumail (DOT) org <kitboxnumail (DOT) org>

Subject: Re: The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:59 AM

I'm still a newbie and don't care for them either. But I like the brocolli

sprouts best, and you do begin to develop a tast for them.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

Hey, all. I've developed a small problem. I hope it's temporary, or due to the

type of seeds I'm choosing, but I have discovered I don't like the taste of

sprouts.

They have a taste that doesn't suit me, and when I add them to foods I have

always eaten before, the foods (soups, sandwiches, sauces, salads, etc) aren't

as " good " somehow, because a foreign ingredient is in there.

Is it just a matter of giving it time, of getting used to their addition to

life-long familiar foods? Or do I try to use the mildest of seeds? (I'm not sure

which ones those are...) For background, I purchased a sample pack with my

initial order from , with lots of seed mixtures. I'm not even sure

which mix I'm eating now, although it may be Moo Mix.

What is considered mild in taste? Lentils? Soybeans? What?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Judy

------------ --------- --------- ---

I have come to understand that my views on the nature of nonviolence do not

conflict with defending myself or my family.

-- Paxton Quigley

------------ --------- --------- ---

When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will

understand why I dismiss yours.

-- F.

[Guest guest]

The truth of the matter my friends is that you just do what you must do to

satisfy you soul. If you must use the produce that you find in your local

market due to cost restraint, then that is what you must do. Just do not forget

the cost in health should you get a batch that is not safe unless cooked, or

otherwise.

There are many subjects that are brought up here that I am not in agreement with

fully, however, that does not mean that they are not entitled to their opinion.

This, however, is important... budget yourself, and if you are willing to

sacrifice something else that you get regularly for eating healthy, then do it.

The companies that mass produce even the organic produce that you purchase do

not ever stop and think about you. they can't afford to. Even they have a

bottom line.

too bad we can't make the government operate on that bottom line.

>

> From: kitboxnumail (DOT) org <kitboxnumail (DOT) org>

>

> Subject: Re: The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

>

>

>

> Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:59 AM

>

> I'm still a newbie and don't care for them either. But I like the brocolli

sprouts best, and you do begin to develop a tast for them.

>

> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

>

> The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

>

> Hey, all. I've developed a small problem. I hope it's temporary, or due to the

type of seeds I'm choosing, but I have discovered I don't like the taste of

sprouts.

>

> They have a taste that doesn't suit me, and when I add them to foods I have

always eaten before, the foods (soups, sandwiches, sauces, salads, etc) aren't

as " good " somehow, because a foreign ingredient is in there.

>

> Is it just a matter of giving it time, of getting used to their addition to

life-long familiar foods? Or do I try to use the mildest of seeds? (I'm not sure

which ones those are...) For background, I purchased a sample pack with my

initial order from , with lots of seed mixtures. I'm not even sure

which mix I'm eating now, although it may be Moo Mix.

>

> What is considered mild in taste? Lentils? Soybeans? What?

>

> Thanks for any help you can provide.

>

> Judy

>

> ------------ --------- --------- ---

>

> I have come to understand that my views on the nature of nonviolence do not

conflict with defending myself or my family.

>

> -- Paxton Quigley

>

> ------------ --------- --------- ---

>

> When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will

understand why I dismiss yours.

>

> -- F.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Guys why not try whole foods or a similar store...I have whole foods kidney

beans I bought growing in my hanging planter! From the supermarket it is hit or

miss.

From: kitboxnumail (DOT) org <kitboxnumail (DOT) org>

Subject: Re: The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:59 AM

I'm still a newbie and don't care for them either. But I like the brocolli

sprouts best, and you do begin to develop a tast for them.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

Hey, all. I've developed a small problem. I hope it's temporary, or due to the

type of seeds I'm choosing, but I have discovered I don't like the taste of

sprouts.

They have a taste that doesn't suit me, and when I add them to foods I have

always eaten before, the foods (soups, sandwiches, sauces, salads, etc) aren't

as " good " somehow, because a foreign ingredient is in there.

Is it just a matter of giving it time, of getting used to their addition to

life-long familiar foods? Or do I try to use the mildest of seeds? (I'm not sure

which ones those are...) For background, I purchased a sample pack with my

initial order from , with lots of seed mixtures. I'm not even sure

which mix I'm eating now, although it may be Moo Mix.

What is considered mild in taste? Lentils? Soybeans? What?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Judy

------------ --------- --------- ---

I have come to understand that my views on the nature of nonviolence do not

conflict with defending myself or my family.

-- Paxton Quigley

------------ --------- --------- ---

When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will

understand why I dismiss yours.

-- F.

[Guest guest]

OK, I'm another newbie. Bought some of the great items Sproutpeople offer and a

SproutMaster and my first sprouts are growing as we speak. I have no trouble

paying 's prices as they look to really care about quality. My

question is what about items they don't offer. I heard that carrot sprouts are

very tasty and sound very interesting to me. Can I just buy organic " garden

seeds " and use the same ones I plant in the ground to grow carrots to grow

sprouts inside? Any risks if I'm only buying organic certified seeds ( I usually

buy from ny's Seeds - great place to get seed for a home garden by the way

). Thoughts?

Jeff

> >

> > From: kitboxnumail (DOT) org <kitboxnumail (DOT) org>

> >

> > Subject: Re: The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

> >

> >

> >

> > Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:59 AM

> >

> > I'm still a newbie and don't care for them either. But I like the brocolli

sprouts best, and you do begin to develop a tast for them.

> >

> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

> >

> > The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

> >

> > Hey, all. I've developed a small problem. I hope it's temporary, or due to

the type of seeds I'm choosing, but I have discovered I don't like the taste of

sprouts.

> >

> > They have a taste that doesn't suit me, and when I add them to foods I have

always eaten before, the foods (soups, sandwiches, sauces, salads, etc) aren't

as " good " somehow, because a foreign ingredient is in there.

> >

> > Is it just a matter of giving it time, of getting used to their addition to

life-long familiar foods? Or do I try to use the mildest of seeds? (I'm not sure

which ones those are...) For background, I purchased a sample pack with my

initial order from , with lots of seed mixtures. I'm not even sure

which mix I'm eating now, although it may be Moo Mix.

> >

> > What is considered mild in taste? Lentils? Soybeans? What?

> >

> > Thanks for any help you can provide.

> >

> > Judy

> >

> > ------------ --------- --------- ---

> >

> > I have come to understand that my views on the nature of nonviolence do not

conflict with defending myself or my family.

> >

> > -- Paxton Quigley

> >

> > ------------ --------- --------- ---

> >

> > When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will

understand why I dismiss yours.

> >

> > -- F.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Jeff,

I buy garden seeds from ny's also. Have you seen their list of seeds for

micro greens? They have a special carrot to be grown this way. I actually bought

some seeds but haven't tried them yet. I think you'd need a sunny spot for these

indoors. I'm not sure how they'd do as plain sprouts. You could experiment! As

you know carrot germinates slowly. I don't know if it sheds its hull well or if

it's a tough hull.

I live in the northeast and can't produce food in the winter (not without a lot

of crop protection.) I thought it would be fun to experiment with micro greens

but haven't gotten very far yet. Some of the seeds are absurdly expensive,

obviously meant for restaurants. But there are many that are priced in the same

range as .

I did grow a small crop of basil microgreens from some leftover seeds I didn't

want to use in my garden. They were delicious and enough to flavor a salad.

Basil is mucilaginous so you will have to grow it as a microgreen just like

arugula or cress.

Some seeds are treated for planting with a fungicide. ny's sells both

untreated and treated and will send you whichever you like. You don't want

treated seeds for sprouts! (if you want them at all.)

Nicola

> > >

> > > From: kitboxnumail (DOT) org <kitboxnumail (DOT) org>

> > >

> > > Subject: Re: The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:59 AM

> > >

> > > I'm still a newbie and don't care for them either. But I like the brocolli

sprouts best, and you do begin to develop a tast for them.

> > >

> > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

> > >

> > > The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

> > >

> > > Hey, all. I've developed a small problem. I hope it's temporary, or due to

the type of seeds I'm choosing, but I have discovered I don't like the taste of

sprouts.

> > >

> > > They have a taste that doesn't suit me, and when I add them to foods I

have always eaten before, the foods (soups, sandwiches, sauces, salads, etc)

aren't as " good " somehow, because a foreign ingredient is in there.

> > >

> > > Is it just a matter of giving it time, of getting used to their addition

to life-long familiar foods? Or do I try to use the mildest of seeds? (I'm not

sure which ones those are...) For background, I purchased a sample pack with my

initial order from , with lots of seed mixtures. I'm not even sure

which mix I'm eating now, although it may be Moo Mix.

> > >

> > > What is considered mild in taste? Lentils? Soybeans? What?

> > >

> > > Thanks for any help you can provide.

> > >

> > > Judy

> > >

> > > ------------ --------- --------- ---

> > >

> > > I have come to understand that my views on the nature of nonviolence do

not conflict with defending myself or my family.

> > >

> > > -- Paxton Quigley

> > >

> > > ------------ --------- --------- ---

> > >

> > > When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will

understand why I dismiss yours.

> > >

> > > -- F.

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Nicola -

Thanks for the reply. I never buy treated seeds! I bit the bullet a year ago and

bought about 15 different micro green veggies/herbs from ny's ( yes, they

were pricey ) and I have a mix of them that I grow in the garden and also in

trays on the screened porch. I live in North Carolina and can get these to grow

most of the year other than in the heat/humidity of Summer. I find these work

best a little beyond the micro stage and grow the combination for about a month

before picking. At the micro stage you can spend all day picking and cleaning

the greens as the soilless mix I use ( seed starter mix ) gets them dirty when

picking due to the small size. The taste of the mix is great and we use it

either in a salad or instead of a traditional salad. Haven't tried the carrots (

I don't think they had that when I bought and made my mix ) so I'd be curious

how yours turn out.

Sounds like I may be better off keeping my beets, turnips, carrots, etc. as

micro greens and full sized veggies in the garden.

Jeff

> > > >

> > > > From: kitboxnumail (DOT) org <kitboxnumail (DOT) org>

> > > >

> > > > Subject: Re: The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:59 AM

> > > >

> > > > I'm still a newbie and don't care for them either. But I like the

brocolli sprouts best, and you do begin to develop a tast for them.

> > > >

> > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

> > > >

> > > > The other newbie -- Taste Sensations

> > > >

> > > > Hey, all. I've developed a small problem. I hope it's temporary, or due

to the type of seeds I'm choosing, but I have discovered I don't like the taste

of sprouts.

> > > >

> > > > They have a taste that doesn't suit me, and when I add them to foods I

have always eaten before, the foods (soups, sandwiches, sauces, salads, etc)

aren't as " good " somehow, because a foreign ingredient is in there.

> > > >

> > > > Is it just a matter of giving it time, of getting used to their addition

to life-long familiar foods? Or do I try to use the mildest of seeds? (I'm not

sure which ones those are...) For background, I purchased a sample pack with my

initial order from , with lots of seed mixtures. I'm not even sure

which mix I'm eating now, although it may be Moo Mix.

> > > >

> > > > What is considered mild in taste? Lentils? Soybeans? What?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks for any help you can provide.

> > > >

> > > > Judy

> > > >

> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ---

> > > >

> > > > I have come to understand that my views on the nature of nonviolence do

not conflict with defending myself or my family.

> > > >

> > > > -- Paxton Quigley

> > > >

> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ---

> > > >

> > > > When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you

will understand why I dismiss yours.

> > > >

> > > > -- F.

> > > >

> > > >