Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I will defer to those who have more experience/knowledge than I have, but I will say that if I put mine near a light source too early, they will dry out a little and not green up well.Melody can chime in here as I know she sprouts both alfalfa and mung beans. I do too, but I don't green up my mung beans--I mix the alfalfa up with brocolli usually and after about 3 days or so uncover them and let them green. marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Hello, and welcome aboard. First, mung beans taste best if you don't let them 'green up'. I grow mine in the dark. Second. as to how long to sprout them? Taste them every day after the third day and decide what taste you like best. Any seed that has not sprouted by the third day is a dud. But, you can still throw it in to your soup pot. It's not wasted as long as it smells good. ew When are they done? Hello everyone, I just started sprouting a couple of days ago and am so happy to find the forum where I can learn from others more experiemcenced than I am. I have mung beans in a tray and alfalfa in qt. jar, this is 3rd day, they are pretty well sprouted but I am not sure when it is time to put them in the sun. Does it hurt if you leave them somewhat longer than 3 days to make sure all seeds are sprouted? thanks, ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 OK I guess that tells me that they are done by now, as I started them on Wed. I did not know that mung beans did not want the sun so that helps to know. Since the sun is almost down now I will put alfalfa in sun tomorrow. thanks for your help. From: 99tomatoes@... <99tomatoes@...> Subject: Re: When are they done? Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 3:21 PM Hello, and welcome aboard. First, mung beans taste best if you don't let them 'green up'. I grow mine in the dark. Second. as to how long to sprout them? Taste them every day after the third day and decide what taste you like best. Any seed that has not sprouted by the third day is a dud. But, you can still throw it in to your soup pot. It's not wasted as long as it smells good. ew When are they done? Hello everyone, I just started sprouting a couple of days ago and am so happy to find the forum where I can learn from others more experiemcenced than I am. I have mung beans in a tray and alfalfa in qt. jar, this is 3rd day, they are pretty well sprouted but I am not sure when it is time to put them in the sun. Does it hurt if you leave them somewhat longer than 3 days to make sure all seeds are sprouted? thanks, ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 thanks for your response, I think tomorrow will be good time to put alfalfa in sun and start to eat the mung beans. I have broccoli seeds and will get them started tomorrow. From: n Rollings, PhD <drmarionrollings@...> Subject: Re: When are they done? Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 2:18 PM I will defer to those who have more experience/knowledge than I have, but I will say that if I put mine near a light source too early, they will dry out a little and not green up well.Melody can chime in here as I know she sprouts both alfalfa and mung beans. I do too, but I don't green up my mung beans--I mix the alfalfa up with brocolli usually and after about 3 days or so uncover them and let them green. marion     Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I am not sure if anyone else greens their mung beans-but in our house we eat them as sprouts. n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com 908-500-7295 Sent from my IPod Touch On Nov 19, 2010, at 3:51 PM, Black <nanack909@...> wrote: > OK I guess that tells me that they are done by now, as I started them on Wed. > I did not know that mung beans did not want the sun so that helps to know. > Since the sun is almost down now I will put alfalfa in sun tomorrow. > thanks for your help. > > > > From: 99tomatoes@... <99tomatoes@...> > Subject: Re: When are they done? > > Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 3:21 PM > > Hello, and welcome aboard. First, mung beans taste best if you don't let them 'green up'. I grow mine in the dark. Second. as to how long to sprout them? Taste them every day after the third day and decide what taste you like best. Any seed that has not sprouted by the third day is a dud. But, you can still throw it in to your soup pot. It's not wasted as long as it smells good. > ew > > When are they done? > > Hello everyone, > I just started sprouting a couple of days ago and am so happy to find the forum where I can learn from others more experiemcenced than I am. > I have mung beans in a tray and alfalfa in qt. jar, this is 3rd day, they are pretty well sprouted but I am not sure when it is time to put them in the sun. Does it hurt if you leave them somewhat longer than 3 days to make sure all seeds are sprouted? > thanks, > ... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Hi, Melody here, and I'm chiming in. I would never put ANY sprouts in direct sunlight. First of all, you might forget and you'll cook them. I had that happen when I first started sprouting. I should have read ALL the information on the Sproutpeople website about how to green them up. They say to put them in indirect sunlight. So I took out a 3 light pole lamp that had been sitting in the back of my closet and now that's what I use to GREEN UP my little sprouties. Hasn't failed me yet. lol Melody > > From: n Rollings, PhD <drmarionrollings@...> > Subject: Re: When are they done? > > Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 2:18 PM > > I will defer to those who have more experience/knowledge than I have, but I will say that if I put mine near a light source too early, they will dry out a little and not green up well.Melody can chime in here as I know she sprouts both alfalfa and mung beans. I do too, but I don't green up my mung beans--I mix the alfalfa up with brocolli usually and after about 3 days or so uncover them and let them green. marion > > > > > > > > > > > Â > > > > > > > > > > > > Â Â Â > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Melody, I am so glad you chimed in on this thread. The website really does offer a ton of info, but I also recommend your videos. In one of them you showed us your light system. Very helpful, as always. marion > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I am so tickled and kind of amazed that my first try at sprouting has been a big success. I ate some of the mung sprouts while cooking dinner and they were very tasty, then DH and I put a few handfuls on the Spanish rice and that was fabulous. He is a naturalist and was in heaven. I kept saying " look what I did, aren't you proud of me? "    we decided we can put them on almost everything we eat, except maybe oatmeal. I stored leftovers in fridge and am sure they won't last long. Tomorrow I will start broccoli and will put alfalfa in light to be eaten for dinner. I am keeping them in kitchen now but will have to find another place when I start cooking dinner for 20 on Thursday, but I think the garage will be OK for a day or 2, as I have a sink in there and can rinse them, if I don't forget with everything else to do. I am thinking of putting some sprouts in the turkey dressing but am afraid the cooking will kill some of the beneficial vitamins/minerals. anyway, I feel so healthy already and will probably see my grey hair returning to brown again one of these days. ... > > From: 99tomatoes@... <99tomatoes@...> > Subject: Re: When are they done? > > Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 3:21 PM > > Hello, and welcome aboard. First, mung beans taste best if you don't let them 'green up'. I grow mine in the dark. Second. as to how long to sprout them? Taste them every day after the third day and decide what taste you like best. Any seed that has not sprouted by the third day is a dud. But, you can still throw it in to your soup pot. It's not wasted as long as it smells good. > ew > > When are they done? > > Hello everyone, > I just started sprouting a couple of days ago and am so happy to find the forum where I can learn from others more experiemcenced than I am. > I have mung beans in a tray and alfalfa in qt. jar, this is 3rd day, they are pretty well sprouted but I am not sure when it is time to put them in the sun. Does it hurt if you leave them somewhat longer than 3 days to make sure all seeds are sprouted? > thanks, > ... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Melody, Good thought about putting sprouts in sunlight , it would be easy to forget them, especially these days with getting ready for Turkey day. I will put them on back porch in indirect sun for a couple of hours. ... From: Melody <eliz7212@...> Subject: Re: When are they done? Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 6:09 PM Hi, Melody here, and I'm chiming in. I would never put ANY sprouts in direct sunlight. First of all, you might forget and you'll cook them. I had that happen when I first started sprouting. I should have read ALL the information on the Sproutpeople website about how to green them up. They say to put them in indirect sunlight. So I took out a 3 light pole lamp that had been sitting in the back of my closet and now that's what I use to GREEN UP my little sprouties. Hasn't failed me yet. lol Melody > > From: n Rollings, PhD <drmarionrollings@...> > Subject: Re: When are they done? > > Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 2:18 PM > > I will defer to those who have more experience/knowledge than I have, but I will say that if I put mine near a light source too early, they will dry out a little and not green up well.Melody can chime in here as I know she sprouts both alfalfa and mung beans. I do too, but I don't green up my mung beans--I mix the alfalfa up with brocolli usually and after about 3 days or so uncover them and let them green. marion > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > >    > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 . the garage will be good, if it doesn't too cold out there. Be great if it has some light. If not, a couple of days will be fine. Even better if they are in the first few days. Don't put the sprouts in the dressing, you will loose all the food value. Mix them into your green salad. The only cooking of sprouts that I do is mung beans and dry beans. I lightly saute mungs in a stir fry, but I cook beans, because you can't eat them raw - make your tummy hurt. Right now I have bean sprouts on their fourth day that will be minestrone tomorrow. I have a garden and I harvest beans and peas after they have dried on the vine. I always have pea shoots in my kitchen window and I haven't bought pea seeds for five years. ew PS: I also eat raw mung sprouts in salads, and sometimes nibble. When are they done? > > Hello everyone, > I just started sprouting a couple of days ago and am so happy to find the forum where I can learn from others more experiemcenced than I am. > I have mung beans in a tray and alfalfa in qt. jar, this is 3rd day, they are pretty well sprouted but I am not sure when it is time to put them in the sun. Does it hurt if you leave them somewhat longer than 3 days to make sure all seeds are sprouted? > thanks, > ... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 , My husband and I DO put sprouts in just about everything. You are right about the Mung bean sprouts and rice-delicious! Another great favorite is that we put raw lentil sprouts in soups and stews. Throw a hand full in your bowl--amazing. Since your husband is a naturalist, he will be exceptionally proud of you when you serve the broccoli sprouts-they are loaded with anti-cancer properties. Google broccoli sprouts and cancer and show him .. We eat broccoli sprouts dressed with olive oil and balsamic, with olives and tomatoes. We also like to pile them onto sandwiches. Sprouted peas are great too. So glad your husband liked the sprouts. Mine commented today that he feels " more energized " from eating so many sprouts. n > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 EW-you mentioned pea shoots. I just got hold of some peas for sprouting/growing greens with. This is my first time working w/ peas. How do you grow them? Do you do pea greens , and if so-how do you eat them? How do they taste? Do you eat raw or sauté? How about juicing the greens. Anyone else have any suggestions ? I agree w/ you on the beans/lentils. I always lightly steam them-helps w/ digestion(no stomach upset) and it takes the taste to amazing. When are they done? > > Hello everyone, > I just started sprouting a couple of days ago and am so happy to find the forum where I can learn from others more experiemcenced than I am. > I have mung beans in a tray and alfalfa in qt. jar, this is 3rd day, they are pretty well sprouted but I am not sure when it is time to put them in the sun. Does it hurt if you leave them somewhat longer than 3 days to make sure all seeds are sprouted? > thanks, > ... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 ,Thanks to EW and , I have been growing pea sprouts and pea greens for about a month now. I never thought of juicing the greens, but they don't last here because my birds love them. I soak and sprout them, and then plant them in recycled mushroom containers that have holes punched in the bottom. I take one container, punch holes in  it, and place it inside another one that doesn't have holes to avoid making a mess on the counter with the water. From EW I learned that one can get 2 growths out of one planting. This week I soaked a lot of peas and then sprouted them. Half of them I planted and the other half will barely heat in a pan with olive oil. I add lots of raw garlic, a little soy, and some sesame oil and black pepper. Wow are they good. I haven't tried them raw, but I've heard they are good.  I am sure EW will have better input than I here on this--On another topic, I just tried Turtle Mountain's vegan Coconut Milk Kefir--vanilla flavor. It is awlfully good. I took a break from kefir and yogurt making myself because I have busy with other things. I don't like the regular coconut milk but the kefir--yes.n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 , No problem with putting sprouts in garage as I live in Fla. and it does not get any lower than 60 degrees at night for time being. I will only keep them in there for first couple of days when they will be covered, which will keep them warm also. I was afraid that cooking the sprouts would take away their food value, so will skip that but could imagine how good they would taste with the bread, onions & celery. I am interested in harvesting seeds, do you do any other than beans and peas? Do you do mung beans? Will they grow in the fall/winter months or do I have to wait til spring. Here in Fla. I might be able to grow them while the northern states cannot this time of year. We are currently growing tomato plants which are in a wagon and can be pulled into the garage if low temps come up as they did last year for severa  >  > From: 99tomatoes@...<mailto:99tomatoes%40gardener.com> <99tomatoes@...<mailto:99tomatoes%40gardener.com>>  > Subject: Re: When are they done?  > <mailto:%40>  > Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 3:21 PM  >  > Hello, and welcome aboard. First, mung beans taste best if you don't let them 'green up'. I grow mine in the dark. Second. as to how long to sprout them? Taste them every day after the third day and decide what taste you like best. Any seed that has not sprouted by the third day is a dud. But, you can still throw it in to your soup pot. It's not wasted as long as it smells good.  > ew  >  > When are they done?  >  > Hello everyone,  > I just started sprouting a couple of days ago and am so happy to find the forum where I can learn from others more experiemcenced than I am.  > I have mung beans in a tray and alfalfa in qt. jar, this is 3rd day, they are pretty well sprouted but I am not sure when it is time to put them in the sun. Does it hurt if you leave them somewhat longer than 3 days to make sure all seeds are sprouted?  > thanks,  > ...  >  > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 n, You are right, my husband is always worried about prostate cancer as he has high PSA tests, but knowing what an incredible diet he eats, no sugar, refined foods, huge vegetarian salad every day I am sure he is very unlikely to get cancer, and he likes the idea of home made sprouts as opposed to store bought ones. I hope the broccoli sprouts taste like broccoli as I love that and your salad suggestion sounds delicious. I need to get off of here so I can find a jar to soak the seeds in for sprouting tomorrow. Not sure I will have room for turkey in fridge with all the sprouts I plan to have in there, in addition to mashed potatoes for 20 big eaters, which I made ahead of time to save work on Thursday. I feel more energized too, and am sure it is the mung sprouts I ate for dinner. ... From: n Rollings PhD <drmarionrollings@...> Subject: Re: When are they done? " " < > Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 8:30 PM , My husband and I DO put sprouts in just about everything. You are right about the Mung bean sprouts and rice-delicious! Another great favorite is that we put raw lentil sprouts in soups and stews. Throw a hand full in your bowl--amazing. Since your husband is a naturalist, he will be exceptionally proud of you when you serve the broccoli sprouts-they are loaded with anti-cancer properties. Google broccoli sprouts and cancer and show him .. We eat broccoli sprouts dressed with olive oil and balsamic, with olives and tomatoes. We also like to pile them onto sandwiches. Sprouted peas are great too. So glad your husband liked the sprouts. Mine commented today that he feels " more energized " from eating so many sprouts. n > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 , I wish I had a camera so I could show you all how I do pea shoots and sunflower. Basically I have two small plastic container - side salads from Carl's Jr. (Hartees? on the east coast). I fill them one third full of a soil less mix 1/2 purlite (or vermiculite) and 1/2 peat (or coir). Plant the seeds, put in north facing window. Keep watered. Harvest when they're done to you satisfaction. About one week to cutting. Cutting them off at soil level and enjoy. You can get about four cuttings from the peas. They grow back after being cut. Becuase these are always in front of me, I graze a lot. ew Re: When are they done? EW-you mentioned pea shoots. I just got hold of some peas for sprouting/growing greens with. This is my first time working w/ peas. How do you grow them? Do you do pea greens , and if so-how do you eat them? How do they taste? Do you eat raw or sauté? How about juicing the greens. Anyone else have any suggestions ? I agree w/ you on the beans/lentils. I always lightly steam them-helps w/ digestion(no stomach upset) and it takes the taste to amazing. When are they done? > > Hello everyone, > I just started sprouting a couple of days ago and am so happy to find the forum where I can learn from others more experiemcenced than I am. > I have mung beans in a tray and alfalfa in qt. jar, this is 3rd day, they are pretty well sprouted but I am not sure when it is time to put them in the sun. Does it hurt if you leave them somewhat longer than 3 days to make sure all seeds are sprouted? > thanks, > ... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 FOUR cuttings from the peas! Wow, I can't wait to see if I can get that many. I usually quit at 2.thanks EW,marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I used to do the mushroom trays, but I find that these little salad dishes are deeper and grow a lot of sprouts. Don't fill them more than half full, or the seeds will push soil out and make a mess. ew Re: When are they done? ,Thanks to EW and , I have been growing pea sprouts and pea greens for about a month now. I never thought of juicing the greens, but they don't last here because my birds love them. I soak and sprout them, and then plant them in recycled mushroom containers that have holes punched in the bottom. I take one container, punch holes in it, and place it inside another one that doesn't have holes to avoid making a mess on the counter with the water. From EW I learned that one can get 2 growths out of one planting. This week I soaked a lot of peas and then sprouted them. Half of them I planted and the other half will barely heat in a pan with olive oil. I add lots of raw garlic, a little soy, and some sesame oil and black pepper. Wow are they good. I haven't tried them raw, but I've heard they are good. I am sure EW will have better input than I here on this--On another topic, I just tried Turtle Mountain's vegan Coconut Milk Kefir--vanilla flavor. It is awlfully good. I took a break from kefir and yogurt making myself because I have busy with other things. I don't like the regular coconut milk but the kefir--yes.n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 , check your yellow pages for a place that will rent you a small apartment size refrigerator for a week. Make sure it smells good inside and the motor runs when its plugged in. ew Re: When are they done? " " < > Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 8:30 PM , My husband and I DO put sprouts in just about everything. You are right about the Mung bean sprouts and rice-delicious! Another great favorite is that we put raw lentil sprouts in soups and stews. Throw a hand full in your bowl--amazing. Since your husband is a naturalist, he will be exceptionally proud of you when you serve the broccoli sprouts-they are loaded with anti-cancer properties. Google broccoli sprouts and cancer and show him .. We eat broccoli sprouts dressed with olive oil and balsamic, with olives and tomatoes. We also like to pile them onto sandwiches. Sprouted peas are great too. So glad your husband liked the sprouts. Mine commented today that he feels " more energized " from eating so many sprouts. n > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Thanks EW, I am definitely trying to avoid making messes. I was wondering if there is a reason some people weigh down mung beans when they sprout them? I have never done that and only recently heard of it (maybe it was Melody who mentioned it?).I just soak and rinse them until they sprout and then eat them either raw or lighted cooked. marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Hi. Melody chiming in again!!!! lol I weigh down the mung beans BECAUSE THEY GROW BIGGER!!!! You get MORE bean sprouts. I put the mung beans on the BOTTOM tray of all the green trays. I then stack all the rest on them. On the 4th day, I have to take the tray of mung bean sprouts and put a bigger cover on it. I don't re-stack after that because if I stack over the mung bean tray, the mung bean sprouts will topple the trays that are stacked over them. So I take some weights and cover the bean sprouts and THEN PUT THE WEIGHTS ON THEM. You get BIG plump sprouts. Melody > > Thanks EW, I am definitely trying to avoid making messes. I was wondering if there is a reason some people weigh down mung beans when they sprout them? I have never done that and only recently heard of it (maybe it was Melody who mentioned it?).I just soak and rinse them until they sprout and then eat them either raw or lighted cooked. marion > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 If you don't get more than two, give them some liquid kelp. ew Re: When are they done? FOUR cuttings from the peas! Wow, I can't wait to see if I can get that many. I usually quit at 2.thanks EW,marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 When you put weight on mung beans it causes them to push up against the weight and they get plumper. ew Re: When are they done? Thanks EW, I am definitely trying to avoid making messes. I was wondering if there is a reason some people weigh down mung beans when they sprout them? I have never done that and only recently heard of it (maybe it was Melody who mentioned it?).I just soak and rinse them until they sprout and then eat them either raw or lighted cooked. marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Thanks for the idea but my husband thinks that by organizing and dumping stuff we don't need we will have enough room. He is a great organizer and I will let him squeeze everything in. It will be interesting to see him squeeze a 20 lb. turkey in there.   Good excuse for eating all the sprouts up. Too bad we just moved the motor home to storage after summer trips as that has a good sized fridge, it sat in our driveway for more than a month til we could find a reasonable storage place, could not believe how the prices have jumped up since last spring but then what hasn't? ... , check your yellow pages for a place that will rent you a small apartment size refrigerator for a week. Make sure it smells good inside and the motor runs when its plugged in. ew Re: When are they done? " " < > Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 8:30 PM , My husband and I DO put sprouts in just about everything. You are right about the Mung bean sprouts and rice-delicious! Another great favorite is that we put raw lentil sprouts in soups and stews. Throw a hand full in your bowl--amazing. Since your husband is a naturalist, he will be exceptionally proud of you when you serve the broccoli sprouts-they are loaded with anti-cancer properties. Google broccoli sprouts and cancer and show him .. We eat broccoli sprouts dressed with olive oil and balsamic, with olives and tomatoes. We also like to pile them onto sandwiches. Sprouted peas are great too. So glad your husband liked the sprouts. Mine commented today that he feels " more energized " from eating so many sprouts. n > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Thanks EW & Melody. I guess I will be experimenting with weighing down my mung beans. Hey this is fun! n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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