Guest guest Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Lorri, This is great! I am so excited for you! What will you sprout first? n (who just polished off the last of the fenugreek sprouts) ________________________________ From: Raw <raw@...> Sent: Wed, October 20, 2010 9:16:28 PM Subject: It's here! It's here! My Sprout Garden is here! Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? Lorri (WA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Pathetic??? M dear, I think it's GLORIOUS!!! I have so much pleasure from my sprouts and my sprout garden I cannot tell you. Every day when I put those wonderful sprouts into my body, my body says " Thank You " And I must tell you a very funny story. And it has something to do with sprouting so I'm not off topic. lol Several days ago I had an appointment with my eye doctor. He is a specialist in Diabetic Retinopathy (something I hope I never get). I have been diabetic for 23 years. I am presently off all insulin and managing my diabetes. It's a challenge but one I have to take to get the rest of the weight off. I don't look what I weigh, but I weigh so I have to lose some more. When one is on insulin, IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to lose weight because insulin is stored in fat cells. Doctors won't tell you this. I had to find it out when I entered the ACCORD program at Cornell. It took me 5 years go lose 45 or so pounds. I have been off insulin for one month and I must have lost 5 lbs so far. I have dawn phenomenon but so far, I'll do whatever I need to do to manage my diabetes. I eat my protein, I walk, and under the supervision of my doctor (he knows I'm off of EVERYTHING), I am giving myself till Jan 1, to decide if I need to go back on the small amount of Lantus I was on. You have to eat differently when you are not on insulin. I have to eat more meals a day to stabilize. If I don't eat, my sugar goes up. It's liver dumping. Anyway, I got off track. Here is what happened at my eye doctor appointment. I go and see him every year. I had bleeding behind the eye 3 years ago, and that's when I got determined to do better control. So last year's check up was just fine. no problems. So now I'm sitting in the office and he walks in and he looks at me and says " Oh Melody, are you still a diabetic? " I looked at him (not expecting him to say this. I said " What?? " He again said " Are you still diabetic, and what operation did you have? " I said " What Operation did I have??? " Well, I had my gallbladder removed over 10 years ago " . He again said " No, what operation did you have? " I stammered and said " Well, I had a caesarion 30 years ago " . He said " Melody, did you have the Gastric or the Lap band? " I looked at him and said " What the heck are you talking about " " why do you think I had an operation? " and he goes: " Because you are half the size you were when you first came to me " I looked at him and burst out laughing and said (obviously with a big smile on my face), REALLY??? He looks at me and says: " You mean you DIDN'T have bariatric surgery? " I said " of course not " . He said 'you did this with diet? " I said " absolutely " He said: " How on earth did you do this? " and I said " Well, I SPROUT " He goes " You what???' I said " I sprout " . Then I sat there and explained the whole thing. He said " Oh my god, I can't believe this, and he was asking me how I got motivated, etc. etc. " He examined my eyes, took photos of behind the eyes, shook his head and said " How long have you been a diabetic? " I said " 23 years " He said " I don't believe it'. I explained what I am doing with my blood glucose control and he agreed and said " Well, whatever the heck you are doing, keep doing it " . It was a good appointment. AND I OWE IT ALL TO MY SPROUTING!!! So, just wanted to share. And Lorri, you enjoy your sprout garden. Talk to your sprouts every day and they will reward you. Sproutingly yours, Melody > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Wow, awesome news from the dr! I myself got my sprouter and seeds last week. I started with broccoli, alfalfa, and 5 bean salad (I think). I went on my 3 day trip (flight attendant) and my daughter rinsed my sprouts twice a day. When I got home the bean mix was over the top of the bowl. I've been eating the bean mix as salad and I've mixed the broccoli sprouts with a lot of different things I've been eating. I don't really care for the alfalfa sprouts. I guess I'll hide them in the salad. I think I put too many seeds in to start. I didn't measure. The roots are all tangled and the hulls are kind of hard to get out. It seemed like there were a lot of wasted seeds in the bottom of the sprouter bowl too. I'll start a new batch of 3 more different kinds when I get home Saturday night. I'm going to order another set of sprouter bowls and seeds and give them to my sister and her husband for Christmas. This is my sister who has cervical cancer. She's doing very well, finishes radiation this week. Next will be hysterectomy. Joyce > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Wow, awesome news from the dr! I myself got my sprouter and seeds last week. I started with broccoli, alfalfa, and 5 bean salad (I think). I went on my 3 day trip (flight attendant) and my daughter rinsed my sprouts twice a day. When I got home the bean mix was over the top of the bowl. I've been eating the bean mix as salad and I've mixed the broccoli sprouts with a lot of different things I've been eating. I don't really care for the alfalfa sprouts. I guess I'll hide them in the salad. I think I put too many seeds in to start. I didn't measure. The roots are all tangled and the hulls are kind of hard to get out. It seemed like there were a lot of wasted seeds in the bottom of the sprouter bowl too. I'll start a new batch of 3 more different kinds when I get home Saturday night. I'm going to order another set of sprouter bowls and seeds and give them to my sister and her husband for Christmas. This is my sister who has cervical cancer. She's doing very well, finishes radiation this week. Next will be hysterectomy. Joyce > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 How nice to come home to a bowl overflowing with great healthy food. What a great idea to give your sister sprout bowls as a gift. Have you tried fenugreek sprouts? They have a slightly bitter taste but are addictive and crunchy. n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com 908-500-7295 Sent from my IPod Touch On Oct 21, 2010, at 4:09 PM, " joyceiscrafty " <PaintingOnTheFly@...> wrote: > Wow, awesome news from the dr! > > I myself got my sprouter and seeds last week. I started with broccoli, alfalfa, and 5 bean salad (I think). I went on my 3 day trip (flight attendant) and my daughter rinsed my sprouts twice a day. When I got home the bean mix was over the top of the bowl. I've been eating the bean mix as salad and I've mixed the broccoli sprouts with a lot of different things I've been eating. I don't really care for the alfalfa sprouts. I guess I'll hide them in the salad. > > I think I put too many seeds in to start. I didn't measure. The roots are all tangled and the hulls are kind of hard to get out. It seemed like there were a lot of wasted seeds in the bottom of the sprouter bowl too. > > I'll start a new batch of 3 more different kinds when I get home Saturday night. > > I'm going to order another set of sprouter bowls and seeds and give them to my sister and her husband for Christmas. This is my sister who has cervical cancer. She's doing very well, finishes radiation this week. Next will be hysterectomy. > > Joyce > > > > > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > > > > > > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > > > > > > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hi. Have a question. What is a Sprouter Bowl? lol Melody > > > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > > > > > > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > > > > > > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Have not tried fenugreek yet. > > > > > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 You know, the green Sprout Garden that's in all your videos! I was sleep-deprived when I was typing yesterday and couldn't remember what it was called, LOL. > > > > > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Buy a small packet of fenugreek first to see if you like it. I did that at first and now that I know I like it I'll be buying it in bulk. n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. Carson ________________________________ From: joyceiscrafty <PaintingOnTheFly@...> Sent: Fri, October 22, 2010 4:14:41 AM Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! Have not tried fenugreek yet. > > > > > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I’ve got a batch of the organic Alfalfa going right now, the ones I’ve been growing are non-organic so I’m trying the package they sent with the Sprout Garden. I’m going to start some more Mung Beans in a little while. Maybe I’ll try the Fenugreek again, I had a hard time with the bitterness but keep reading how addicting they are, so I will try them again. Has anyone noticed a difference in taste between organic and non-organic seeds? Lorri (WA) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of n Rollings, PhD Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:33 PM Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! Lorri, This is great! I am so excited for you! What will you sprout first? n (who just polished off the last of the fenugreek sprouts) ________________________________ From: Raw <raw@... <mailto:raw%40justformail.net> > <mailto:%40> Sent: Wed, October 20, 2010 9:16:28 PM Subject: It's here! It's here! My Sprout Garden is here! Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? Lorri (WA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Sometimes when I feel like the munchies, I take a container of fenugreek sprouts out of the fridge and put them one at a time in my mouth. Its a great snack and it takes care of the munchies. Better than potato chips, etc. ew It's here! It's here! My Sprout Garden is here! Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? Lorri (WA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I just started to sprout the alfalfa that came with my sprout garden too. It is the first time I am sprouting any alfalfa. The fenugreek is worth trying at different stages. I tend to like my most when they are pretty large and green. The sunflower greens are fantastic. I ate a whole bunch over brown rice tonight n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. Carson ________________________________ From: Raw <raw@...> Sent: Fri, October 22, 2010 9:32:02 PM Subject: RE: It's here! It's here! I’ve got a batch of the organic Alfalfa going right now, the ones I’ve been growing are non-organic so I’m trying the package they sent with the Sprout Garden. I’m going to start some more Mung Beans in a little while. Maybe I’ll try the Fenugreek again, I had a hard time with the bitterness but keep reading how addicting they are, so I will try them again. Has anyone noticed a difference in taste between organic and non-organic seeds? Lorri (WA) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of n Rollings, PhD Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:33 PM Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! Lorri, This is great! I am so excited for you! What will you sprout first? n (who just polished off the last of the fenugreek sprouts) ________________________________ From: Raw <raw@... <mailto:raw%40justformail.net> > <mailto:%40> Sent: Wed, October 20, 2010 9:16:28 PM Subject: It's here! It's here! My Sprout Garden is here! Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? Lorri (WA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hi. I do the same thing, but I make a salad out of the sprouts. I don't add anything. I just take a big handful of sprouts, some salt and pepper and garlic powder, and some Carotino oil. Just seeing the splash of red oil on my sprouts, well, it looks very colorful. And the taste?? Better than any bag of chips. But that's just me. Alan won't go near sprouts. He hates them. I have no idea why. I sneak them on his sandwiches. At least I get SOME of them into him. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi n: Exactly how do you sprout your sunflower greens? In the trays, or do you use soil? I tried sprouting sunflower seeds two years ago but the effort didn't go well, so I gave up. I am intrigued by your post. If I can sprout these in my trays, I will. I'm just curious if you use soil. If you've mentioned this already, you have to forgive me. I'm getting senile!!!! lol Melody > > I just started to sprout the alfalfa that came with my sprout garden too. It is > the first time I am sprouting any alfalfa. > The fenugreek is worth trying at different stages. I tend to like my most when > they are pretty large and green. > The sunflower greens are fantastic. I ate a whole bunch over brown rice tonight > > > n Rollings, PhD > NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 > www.DrnRollings.com > > Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its > victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this > world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any > living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic > delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. > > Carson > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Raw <raw@...> > > Sent: Fri, October 22, 2010 9:32:02 PM > Subject: RE: It's here! It's here! > > > I’ve got a batch of the organic Alfalfa going right now, the ones I’ve been > growing are non-organic so I’m trying the package they sent with the Sprout > Garden. > > I’m going to start some more Mung Beans in a little while. Maybe I’ll try the > Fenugreek again, I had a hard time with the bitterness but keep reading how > addicting they are, so I will try them again. > > > Has anyone noticed a difference in taste between organic and non-organic seeds? > > Lorri (WA) > > From: [mailto: ] On > Behalf Of n Rollings, PhD > Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:33 PM > > Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! > > Lorri, > This is great! I am so excited for you! What will you sprout first? > n (who just polished off the last of the fenugreek sprouts) > > ________________________________ > From: Raw <raw@... <mailto:raw%40justformail.net> > > <mailto:%40> > Sent: Wed, October 20, 2010 9:16:28 PM > Subject: It's here! It's here! > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > Lorri (WA) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Melody, I grow black sunflower seeds in soil. I think you can grow them on a hemp bag or paper towels in the sprout garden bowls, but I haven't tried that. I don't have a free bowl to try that in. You probably would have to use some of that kelp liquid to fertilize them. I am sure ew or someone on the list can advise on this. Unhulled sunflower seeds do grow wonderfully in about an inch of soil in these little trays I got from Sproutpeople. I grew them for the first time this week and they grow rapidly and tall and green.First you have to soak them and get them to sprout and then plant them. I actually messed that up and gave them one soak, didn't sprout them, and spread them out on top of the soil. They sprouted beautifully in spite of my ignorance. You can sprout hulled sunflower seeds in the sprout garden bowls just like you would anything else though, but you won't get the same results. Last night while my husband was having a late night snack (actually a meal), he had some of the sunflower greens with tomatoes. I ate them like popcorn. They have a great crunchy texture. Given how much you like your sprouts to grow tall and green, I think you would like the way sunflower greens grow. Maybe even your husband would like them! Don't give up, sometimes folks surprise me. My sister who generally eats a diet completely opposite of mine has gone nuts over some of the things I have given her to try. It is hit and miss though. I don't mind ever answering any question or repeating myself. I repeat myself all day long in sessions so it is no problem. lol n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. Carson ________________________________ From: Melody <eliz7212@...> Sent: Sat, October 23, 2010 10:44:35 AM Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! Hi n: Exactly how do you sprout your sunflower greens? In the trays, or do you use soil? I tried sprouting sunflower seeds two years ago but the effort didn't go well, so I gave up. I am intrigued by your post. If I can sprout these in my trays, I will. I'm just curious if you use soil. If you've mentioned this already, you have to forgive me. I'm getting senile!!!! lol Melody > > I just started to sprout the alfalfa that came with my sprout garden too. It is > > the first time I am sprouting any alfalfa. > The fenugreek is worth trying at different stages. I tend to like my most when > they are pretty large and green. > The sunflower greens are fantastic. I ate a whole bunch over brown rice tonight > > > n Rollings, PhD > NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 > www.DrnRollings.com > > Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its > victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this > world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any > living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic > delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. > > Carson > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Raw <raw@...> > > Sent: Fri, October 22, 2010 9:32:02 PM > Subject: RE: It's here! It's here! > > > I’ve got a batch of the organic Alfalfa going right now, the ones I’ve been > > growing are non-organic so I’m trying the package they sent with the Sprout > Garden. > > I’m going to start some more Mung Beans in a little while. Maybe I’ll try >the > > Fenugreek again, I had a hard time with the bitterness but keep reading how > addicting they are, so I will try them again. > > > Has anyone noticed a difference in taste between organic and non-organic seeds? > > Lorri (WA) > > From: [mailto: ] On > Behalf Of n Rollings, PhD > Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:33 PM > > Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! > > Lorri, > This is great! I am so excited for you! What will you sprout first? > n (who just polished off the last of the fenugreek sprouts) > > ________________________________ > From: Raw <raw@... <mailto:raw%40justformail.net> > > <mailto:%40> > Sent: Wed, October 20, 2010 9:16:28 PM > Subject: It's here! It's here! > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > Lorri (WA) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Melody, you can indeed sprout sunflower seeds in your green sprouter. I have sprouted them in the EasySprouter, but I do them in soil because my wife doesn't like the roots. I have in my kitchen window two plastic trays that mushrooms come in at the store. Punch holes in the bottom of one for drainage. Set it inside of the other with a jar ring or milk jug lid for space. Fill the top one one third with a soil less mix. I use half peat and half perlite. I also sometimes use the soil from house plants that have died - as long as the plant didn't die of a disease or bugs. Moisten the medium and fill the container 1/3 full. Sprinkle your seeds on top. You can be very generous here. Then cover the seeds until the container is only 2/3 full. The seeds will push up the medium and it will spill out if you make it any fuller. Have a spray bottle handy and keep the soil moist. In about four days, you will see them start to poke up. You can start cutting them off when they get to be about 3 inches tall. Cut them off. Don't pull them up because you have planted them so close that you will disturb the other sprouts. You can do this same method for peas. Any kind of peas except Sweet Peas. The bonus with peas is that when you cut them they will continue to grow and you can get abut four harvests. ew It's here! It's here! > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > Lorri (WA) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 EW, I am interested in what you said about peas-I have sprouted the pea mix from , but would like to try to use soil to sprout the peas you are talking about. I am going to the store today, so could I just buy dried peas? as long as they aren't labelled " sweet? " 4 harvests sounds great. n n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. Carson ________________________________ From: " 99tomatoes@... " <99tomatoes@...> Sent: Sat, October 23, 2010 11:33:57 AM Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! Melody, you can indeed sprout sunflower seeds in your green sprouter. I have sprouted them in the EasySprouter, but I do them in soil because my wife doesn't like the roots. I have in my kitchen window two plastic trays that mushrooms come in at the store. Punch holes in the bottom of one for drainage. Set it inside of the other with a jar ring or milk jug lid for space. Fill the top one one third with a soil less mix. I use half peat and half perlite. I also sometimes use the soil from house plants that have died - as long as the plant didn't die of a disease or bugs. Moisten the medium and fill the container 1/3 full. Sprinkle your seeds on top. You can be very generous here. Then cover the seeds until the container is only 2/3 full. The seeds will push up the medium and it will spill out if you make it any fuller. Have a spray bottle handy and keep the soil moist. In about four days, you will see them start to poke up. You can start cutting them off when they get to be about 3 inches tall. Cut them off. Don't pull them up because you have planted them so close that you will disturb the other sprouts. You can do this same method for peas. Any kind of peas except Sweet Peas. The bonus with peas is that when you cut them they will continue to grow and you can get abut four harvests. ew It's here! It's here! > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > Lorri (WA) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi. I will probably have to read and re-read what you said to do. I will then print it out. I will then bring the printed out version over to my kitchen, and try and do what you wrote to do. I don't have peat nor do I have perlite. I don't even know what these things are BUT I CAN LEARN. When I DO do this, I shall make a video. Just call me FLIPPING MELODY!!! lol mel > > > > I just started to sprout the alfalfa that came with my sprout garden too. It is > > the first time I am sprouting any alfalfa. > > The fenugreek is worth trying at different stages. I tend to like my most when > > they are pretty large and green. > > The sunflower greens are fantastic. I ate a whole bunch over brown rice tonight > > > > > > n Rollings, PhD > > NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 > > www.DrnRollings.com > > > > Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its > > victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this > > world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any > > living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic > > delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. > > > > Carson > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Raw <raw@> > > > > Sent: Fri, October 22, 2010 9:32:02 PM > > Subject: RE: It's here! It's here! > > > > > > I’ve got a batch of the organic Alfalfa going right now, the ones I’ve been > > growing are non-organic so I’m trying the package they sent with the Sprout > > Garden. > > > > I’m going to start some more Mung Beans in a little while. Maybe I’ll try the > > Fenugreek again, I had a hard time with the bitterness but keep reading how > > addicting they are, so I will try them again. > > > > > > Has anyone noticed a difference in taste between organic and non-organic seeds? > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > From: [mailto: ] On > > Behalf Of n Rollings, PhD > > Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:33 PM > > > > Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! > > > > Lorri, > > This is great! I am so excited for you! What will you sprout first? > > n (who just polished off the last of the fenugreek sprouts) > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Raw <raw@ <mailto:raw%40justformail.net>; > > > <mailto:%40>; > > Sent: Wed, October 20, 2010 9:16:28 PM > > Subject: It's here! It's here! > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 On 10/23/2010 10:44 AM, Melody wrote: > > Hi n: > > Exactly how do you sprout your sunflower greens? In the trays, or do > you use soil? > > I tried sprouting sunflower seeds two years ago but the effort didn't > go well, so I gave up. > > I am intrigued by your post. If I can sprout these in my trays, I > will. I'm just curious if you use soil. If you've mentioned this > already, you have to forgive me. I'm getting senile!!!! > > lol > > Melody > Hi Melody, Though you didn't ask me I am going to stick my nose in this discussion too! lol You have had two of the " grow in soil " proponents give you their procedure for growing greens , I will give you mine. I grow my sunnies in Sproutmaster trays, the small size using a soiless growing medium. Though like EW I have recycled food containers. I like the ones that organic lettuce come in. Trays... http://www..com/devices/sproutmaster/sm.html baby blanket... http://www..com/seed/odds.html I buy it by the foot which is the cheapest way to go. I know its more expensive than using potting mix or soil but I like the ease and cleanliness of doing it this way. I also like that once they send their roots into the baby blanket I can turn the whole thing upside down when watering to run my hand across the top to knock off lose hulls. I sprout a few tablespoons of seeds in my Easy sprout until the majority have little sprouts about 1/4 inch. I cut the Baby Blanket to size and wet it then loosely wring it out. Place it in the bottom of my tray , spread the seeds evenly over it and mist a few times a day with a bottle. I water more heavily once they are larger and have set their roots. When I remember I mist with diluted kelp spray but have also not used it at all and haven't noticed much of a difference, though the nutritional profile is probably better when I do. I also use this method for Buckwheat lettuce, pea shoots and Adzuki bean greens. The greens are my favorite part of sprouting. I hope this gives you an alternate perspective. Lorri in New Hampshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 n, you can indeed sprout the seeds from the store. Buy whole peas only. Split peas won't work. The peas from the store had a very poor germination rate when I tried them. All the pea seeds I sprout now, I have grown. ew It's here! It's here! > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > Lorri (WA) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Page 42 in my book ew It's here! It's here! > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Just kiddin', I don't have a book! ew It's here! It's here! > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 You can google peat and perlite, or go to your local nursery. If I had a camera, I would have already made a video. But I hope that you do. ew It's here! It's here! > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Melody, I use peat and perlite (and vermiculite) for potting my gesneriads (african violets and their relatives). I get it from either Home Depot, Lowes, or the local Agway. Since I kept a bag of soil in the kitchen for the wheatgrass, I just use that for the sunflowers. I thought my birds would love the sunflower greens but it seems they prefer sunflower seeds. Maybe the cockatiels and the budgies will eat the greens--will wait and see. The Greys and Senegal parrots just tossed them away. Well, more for me! n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. Carson ________________________________ From: Melody <eliz7212@...> Sent: Sat, October 23, 2010 12:01:15 PM Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! Hi. I will probably have to read and re-read what you said to do. I will then print it out. I will then bring the printed out version over to my kitchen, and try and do what you wrote to do. I don't have peat nor do I have perlite. I don't even know what these things are BUT I CAN LEARN. When I DO do this, I shall make a video. Just call me FLIPPING MELODY!!! lol mel > > > > I just started to sprout the alfalfa that came with my sprout garden too. It >is > > > the first time I am sprouting any alfalfa. > > The fenugreek is worth trying at different stages. I tend to like my most >when > > > they are pretty large and green. > > The sunflower greens are fantastic. I ate a whole bunch over brown rice >tonight > > > > > > n Rollings, PhD > > NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 > > www.DrnRollings.com > > > > Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its > > victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this > > world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any > > living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic > > delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. > > > > Carson > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Raw <raw@> > > > > Sent: Fri, October 22, 2010 9:32:02 PM > > Subject: RE: It's here! It's here! > > > > > > I’ve got a batch of the organic Alfalfa going right now, the ones >I’ve been > > > growing are non-organic so I’m trying the package they sent with the >Sprout > > > Garden. > > > > I’m going to start some more Mung Beans in a little while. Maybe >I’ll try the > > > Fenugreek again, I had a hard time with the bitterness but keep reading how > > addicting they are, so I will try them again. > > > > > > Has anyone noticed a difference in taste between organic and non-organic >seeds? > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > From: [mailto: ] On > > Behalf Of n Rollings, PhD > > Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:33 PM > > > > Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! > > > > Lorri, > > This is great! I am so excited for you! What will you sprout first? > > n (who just polished off the last of the fenugreek sprouts) > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Raw <raw@ <mailto:raw%40justformail.net>; > > > <mailto:%40>; > > Sent: Wed, October 20, 2010 9:16:28 PM > > Subject: It's here! It's here! > > > > My Sprout Garden is here! > > > > Isn’t it pathetic how excited I am? > > > > Lorri (WA) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Lorri, and anyone else, please feel free to " stick your nose " into anything I am posting about. I am always interested in learning and that was a really great post Lorri. I have wondered about those baby blankets on Sproutpeople. thanks! n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity. Carson ________________________________ From: Lorri <L.Lacey@...> Sent: Sat, October 23, 2010 12:20:53 PM Subject: Re: It's here! It's here! On 10/23/2010 10:44 AM, Melody wrote: > > Hi n: > > Exactly how do you sprout your sunflower greens? In the trays, or do > you use soil? > > I tried sprouting sunflower seeds two years ago but the effort didn't > go well, so I gave up. > > I am intrigued by your post. If I can sprout these in my trays, I > will. I'm just curious if you use soil. If you've mentioned this > already, you have to forgive me. I'm getting senile!!!! > > lol > > Melody > Hi Melody, Though you didn't ask me I am going to stick my nose in this discussion too! lol You have had two of the " grow in soil " proponents give you their procedure for growing greens , I will give you mine. I grow my sunnies in Sproutmaster trays, the small size using a soiless growing medium. Though like EW I have recycled food containers. I like the ones that organic lettuce come in. Trays... http://www..com/devices/sproutmaster/sm.html baby blanket... http://www..com/seed/odds.html I buy it by the foot which is the cheapest way to go. I know its more expensive than using potting mix or soil but I like the ease and cleanliness of doing it this way. I also like that once they send their roots into the baby blanket I can turn the whole thing upside down when watering to run my hand across the top to knock off lose hulls. I sprout a few tablespoons of seeds in my Easy sprout until the majority have little sprouts about 1/4 inch. I cut the Baby Blanket to size and wet it then loosely wring it out. Place it in the bottom of my tray , spread the seeds evenly over it and mist a few times a day with a bottle. I water more heavily once they are larger and have set their roots. When I remember I mist with diluted kelp spray but have also not used it at all and haven't noticed much of a difference, though the nutritional profile is probably better when I do. I also use this method for Buckwheat lettuce, pea shoots and Adzuki bean greens. The greens are my favorite part of sprouting. I hope this gives you an alternate perspective. Lorri in New Hampshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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