Guest guest Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I only sprout Dill in sproutpeople's dill mix and haven't attempted it alone yet. I did start some in the aerogarden though.What kind of fermented vegetables are you making?Also, I am hoping ew or can comment on your hydroponic sproutingI am not at all tech-savvy and don't understand how this works and the sprouts don't drown. n Rollings, PhDNJ Licensed Psychologist #4686www.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 Subject: Hydroponics To: sproutpeople Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 11:13 PM  I have seen tomatoes grown hydroponically. I buy them when I do not have a chance to buy organic. I figured they do not use pesticides and herbicides. I also have heard about farming on raised beds. On another note, I have hydroponic sprouters. They consist of a big bucket which needs water  and  a gadget that makes bubbles thus creating air and moisture for the seeds. I have not used them in a while. the seeds are soaked and placed on a large bowl with  plastic net and a plastic cover seals the ssprouter. bucket I want to grow arugula in them  since there is no need to rinse.and  the environment is moist and airy. I have to buy seeds. I have not done so yet . I am sorry I did not read the posts. I am getting ready for tomorrow when I can do some sprouting and ferment some vegetables.  I like to know how to grow dill seeds. I will post another message. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hydroponic sprouters are a very simple concept. One needs a big bucket, a fine mesh colander that fits high on the bucket's top rim and the colander's or bucket's cover. the bubble gadget can be purchased at a pet store. It is sold for aquariums and produce oxygen thru bubbles. By filling the bucket with some water, the seeds are in an environment of moisture and oxygen. I have to say that my broccoli sprouts did not grow very tall. Yes, I am fermenting vegetables. It has become part of my diet. An important part of my diet. I want to strengthen my digestive system and I think it helps. I ferment cabbage, green beans, daikon, beets, onions, cauliflower,peppers, cucumbers and carrots. I truly appreciate the taste of them on my salads. I personally feel that the salt in the cultures is not a problem. I even believe that it has lowered my blood pressure but, I stil have to do some research. I will sprout dill by the jar method. > > > Subject: Hydroponics > To: sproutpeople > Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 11:13 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > I have seen tomatoes grown hydroponically. I buy them when I do not have a chance to buy organic. I figured they do not use pesticides and herbicides. I also have heard about farming on raised beds. On another note, I have hydroponic sprouters. They consist of a big bucket which needs water  and  a gadget that makes bubbles thus creating air and moisture for the seeds. I have not used them in a while. the seeds are soaked and placed on a large bowl with  plastic net and a plastic cover seals the ssprouter. bucket I want to grow arugula in them  since there is no need to rinse.and  the environment is moist and airy. I have to buy seeds. I have not done so yet . I am sorry I did not read the posts. I am getting ready for tomorrow when I can do some sprouting and ferment some vegetables. > >  > > I like to know how to grow dill seeds. I will post another message. Thank you > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks for explaining that to me. I get it now. I have used air stones in fish tanks for years, so I know exactly what you mean by how it works.Your fermented veggies sound great. I am hoping that if I do get snowed in (now they are saying Monday through Wednesday :(I will make some fermented veggies myself. n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I was motivated to pull out these " hydroponic sprouters " . I have mustard seeds growing. You are right, these " gadgets " are called air stones. My mustard seeds are growing and doing well without being touched. They've been there since Sunday and they are showing a bit of leaves and stems. My concern is size. Will they grow to a good size. I have made my " cultured " veggies. I make enough for a few weeks. With the exception of cabbage for sauerkraut, they are rather easy to do. Cabbage requires pounding and " sweating " to create a brine. Fermented veggies are great stuff. They replace costly vitamins, high on C. Germans have used sauerkraut as treatment for a number of illnesses. Light, Love, Life > > Thanks for explaining that to me. I get it now. I have used air stones in fish tanks for years, so I know exactly what you mean by how it works.Your fermented veggies sound great. I am hoping that if I do get snowed in (now they are saying Monday through Wednesday :(I will make some fermented veggies myself. n > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Very cool . What type of hydroponic unit are you using and what veggies are you culturing? I've made some great kim chi in the past but have recently been slacking off and buying store varieties. I can't get enough of it, my body seems to crave its goodness, its great as an appetite curber, and I actually seem to get a mild subtle natural burst of energy from the stuff. Amazing. Sent from my BlackBerry® powered by Virgin Mobile. Re: Hydroponics and Dill I was motivated to pull out these " hydroponic sprouters " . I have mustard seeds growing. You are right, these " gadgets " are called air stones. My mustard seeds are growing and doing well without being touched. They've been there since Sunday and they are showing a bit of leaves and stems. My concern is size. Will they grow to a good size. I have made my " cultured " veggies. I make enough for a few weeks. With the exception of cabbage for sauerkraut, they are rather easy to do. Cabbage requires pounding and " sweating " to create a brine. Fermented veggies are great stuff. They replace costly vitamins, high on C. Germans have used sauerkraut as treatment for a number of illnesses. Light, Love, Life > > Thanks for explaining that to me. I get it now. I have used air stones in fish tanks for years, so I know exactly what you mean by how it works.Your fermented veggies sound great. I am hoping that if I do get snowed in (now they are saying Monday through Wednesday :(I will make some fermented veggies myself. n > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I do not know the name of the hydroponics tanks. I bought the tanks thru e-bay and they were rather inexpensive compared to Tribest and Evergreen. I have mustard sprouts now. Totally care free. I was thinking people can pull their old fish tanks, fill them 1/4 of the way, place the stone, use a rubbermaid shelf and baskets and you got hydroponic tanks. As for a cover, a plastic cut board can do. I have cultured this month cabbage with peppers and onions, beets with dill which I shred with my spirooli, lots of diced onions and celery with a bit of soy sauce and vinegar,daikon with ginger and garlic and mung beans also with soy sauce and powdered ginger. All my fermented vegetables have a hefty amount of garlic which it is mildly sensed once the process is completed. I am thinking of making an orange/maple sauce for the beets and learning to use different seasoning and dressings for the fermented vegetables. The mung beans once fermented will get a little bit of toasted sesame oil. I am taking time once or every two months to do all the culturing I can. They last about 2 months in the fridge. I labeled them. I have 6 32 ounces jars done or in the process. I am doing a lot of sprouts and fermented veggies and I find my energy is increasing. Also, I am saving money. Thank you for the " cool " compliment. > > > > Thanks for explaining that to me. I get it now. I have used air stones in fish tanks for years, so I know exactly what you mean by how it works.Your fermented veggies sound great. I am hoping that if I do get snowed in (now they are saying Monday through Wednesday :(I will make some fermented veggies myself. n > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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