Guest guest Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 No need to wait - start with what you have. I'd do jars and cheesecloth - which I did for years. Some of the seeds are very small, so you'll probably want a couple of layers of cloth - if you have an unused paint strainer hanging around, (which is just a bag you put over paint and pour through) - you could use it - the holes on it are very fine. Lots of YouTubes on sprouting with jars. No time like the present! <G> Pam > I bought a small package (2 oz) of sprouting seeds from my local health food store. It has alfalfa, radish, and broccoli. What would be the best way for me to sprout these? I have jars and cheese cloth, and I have a veggie type of colander (plastic) that I could lay cheese cloth on, and rinse that way. We are going to be getting a reverse osmosis system for under our sink - until then, I'll be rinsing from our Poland Springs water jug. Maybe I should just wait. Maybe I am making it more complicated than it needs to be. > > Deb > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. In a few days you will see SPROUTS. In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on a tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now use Sprout Garden. Best thing I ever did. Let us know how you do Melody Mar 8, 2011 10:44:50 AM, sproutpeople wrote: =========================================== I bought a small package (2 oz) of sprouting seeds from my local health food store. It has alfalfa, radish, and broccoli. What would be the best way for me to sprout these? I have jars and cheese cloth, and I have a veggie type of colander (plastic) that I could lay cheese cloth on, and rinse that way. We are going to be getting a reverse osmosis system for under our sink - until then, I'll be rinsing from our Poland Springs water jug. Maybe I should just wait. Maybe I am making it more complicated than it needs to be. Â Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks - not exactly my first time, but my first time with tiny seeds. I jumped right in with kamut grain, and then soft winter white. I used a mason jar with those, and cut up an orange bag (plastic netting) and used several layers of that with a rubber band. I've been doing that rather regularly for a few weeks I guess. But I was concerned about the tiny seeds. I did buy some cheesecloth a few days back, and will give it a try with the tiny seeds in a jar. YIPPEE!!!!!! So glad I discovered sprouting!!! Are you the one with the cool new set up with shelves and lamp and such? If so, I loved that. Deb Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix To: sproutpeople Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. In a few days you will see SPROUTS. In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on a tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now use Sprout Garden. Best thing I ever did. Let us know how you do Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Oh Melody is definitely cool. She's the one with the cool videos and awesome accent. And very generous in spirit. n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Sent from my IPod Touch > Thanks - not exactly my first time, but my first time with tiny seeds. > > I jumped right in with kamut grain, and then soft winter white. I used a mason jar with those, and cut up an orange bag (plastic netting) and used several layers of that with a rubber band. I've been doing that rather regularly for a few weeks I guess. > > But I was concerned about the tiny seeds. I did buy some cheesecloth a few days back, and will give it a try with the tiny seeds in a jar. > > YIPPEE!!!!!! So glad I discovered sprouting!!! Are you the one with the cool new set up with shelves and lamp and such? If so, I loved that. > > Deb > > > > > > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > To: sproutpeople > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on a tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now use Sprout Garden. > > Best thing I ever did. > > Let us know how you do > > Melody > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I have an awesome accent???? lolololol Melody > > > > > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > > To: sproutpeople > > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on a tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now use Sprout Garden. > > > > Best thing I ever did. > > > > Let us know how you do > > > > Melody > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 definitely! so new york! love it! Patti ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Tue, March 8, 2011 12:54:57 PM Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix I have an awesome accent???? lolololol Melody > > > > > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > > To: sproutpeople > > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st >step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough >water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. >The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber >band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on >a tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is >how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know >what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now >use Sprout Garden. > > > > Best thing I ever did. > > > > Let us know how you do > > > > Melody > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 hi, not that this answers your question, but we are looking into a RO water treatment for under our sink also. what kind did you buy? thanks, bonnie Three Paerrt Salad Mix I bought a small package (2 oz) of sprouting seeds from my local health food store. It has alfalfa, radish, and broccoli. What would be the best way for me to sprout these? I have jars and cheese cloth, and I have a veggie type of colander (plastic) that I could lay cheese cloth on, and rinse that way. We are going to be getting a reverse osmosis system for under our sink - until then, I'll be rinsing from our Poland Springs water jug. Maybe I should just wait. Maybe I am making it more complicated than it needs to be. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 We didn't yet - my husband was going to order it yesterday, and never did. It will happen in the next day or two - and I'm not sure which one he landed on. The research for this one has been all his.  Will let you know as soon as I know  Deb Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix To: sproutpeople Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 2:32 PM  hi, not that this answers your question, but we are looking into a RO water treatment for under our sink also. what kind did you buy? thanks, bonnie Three Paerrt Salad Mix I bought a small package (2 oz) of sprouting seeds from my local health food store. It has alfalfa, radish, and broccoli. What would be the best way for me to sprout these? I have jars and cheese cloth, and I have a veggie type of colander (plastic) that I could lay cheese cloth on, and rinse that way. We are going to be getting a reverse osmosis system for under our sink - until then, I'll be rinsing from our Poland Springs water jug. Maybe I should just wait. Maybe I am making it more complicated than it needs to be. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 In my opinion you never want to drink RO water UNLESS you are going to put a remineralization canister after the RO system. RO strips out all the chemicals but also strips out all the nutrients the water is carrying into your body. Water in nature picks up the minerals from the stones it flows over and you need these in your body. You don't want to put RO water in your body as it will pick up the minerals in your body just like water does in nature. Bonnie " creating wellness with herbs and water " www.bonniesherbals.com From: sproutpeople [mailto:sproutpeople ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Engler Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 2:32 PM To: sproutpeople Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix hi, not that this answers your question, but we are looking into a RO water treatment for under our sink also. what kind did you buy? thanks, bonnie Three Paerrt Salad Mix I bought a small package (2 oz) of sprouting seeds from my local health food store. It has alfalfa, radish, and broccoli. What would be the best way for me to sprout these? I have jars and cheese cloth, and I have a veggie type of colander (plastic) that I could lay cheese cloth on, and rinse that way. We are going to be getting a reverse osmosis system for under our sink - until then, I'll be rinsing from our Poland Springs water jug. Maybe I should just wait. Maybe I am making it more complicated than it needs to be. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 if ti were me (because I love savory) - I'd grow cilantro. It's wonderful on almost everything, in my book. The only thing is that it goes to seed quickly if you don't harvest it regularly. You can dry it, if you want. I had some this morning on a dish I cobbled up - toasted sesame seed oil onion chopped potato chopped fry a bit, with some salt and some curry (to taste) add chicken broth and cover to steam out the potatoes towards end add mung bean sprouts stir and cook the broth down serve with cilantro on top (coarsely chopped) Next time I might just do a little (very little) cayenne. Pam > Yeah, I make my videos but you guys sprout WAY more than I do. I have exactly 4 bowls greening up on my shelf in the kitchen. You guys make Essene bread (I've been reading), Kombucha, kamut, and all kinds of stuff. > > Me?? I sprout fenugreek, radish and broccoli sprouts. > > Maybe someday I'll learn to sprout something else. I have a long rectangular box of soil in front of my house (sitting on the side stoop). Usually we grow flowers in them. When they bloom, THEY BLOOM!!!! Last year I said " I'm growing something I can eat " . So last year I planted basil. Yeah, I grew some basil but this year I want to grow SOMETHING else. So what can I grow in one of those LONG rectangular flower boxes that sit on the side of one's stoop. It's maybe 3 inches wide but about 15 inches long. > > I know I can't grow broccoli in that thing, but maybe I can take some of seeds, put them there and grow SOMETHING. > > I have radish, broccoli, fenugreek and alfalfa seeds in the house. > > Any ideas? > > Melody > > Mar 10, 2011 03:43:34 AM, sproutpeople wrote: > > =========================================== > > Oh Melody is definitely cool. She's the one with the cool videos and awesome accent. > And very generous in spirit. > > > n Rollings, PhD > NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 > www.DrnRollings.com > > > Sent from my IPod Touch > > > > > Thanks - not exactly my first time, but my first time with tiny seeds. > > > > I jumped right in with kamut grain, and then soft winter white. I used a mason jar with those, and cut up an orange bag (plastic netting) and used several layers of that with a rubber band. I've been doing that rather regularly for a few weeks I guess. > > > > But I was concerned about the tiny seeds. I did buy some cheesecloth a few days back, and will give it a try with the tiny seeds in a jar. > > > > YIPPEE!!!!!! So glad I discovered sprouting!!! Are you the one with the cool new set up with shelves and lamp and such? If so, I loved that. > > > > Deb > > > > > > > > > > > > From: eliz7212@... > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > > To: sproutpeople > > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on a tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now use Sprout Garden. > > > > Best thing I ever did. > > > > Let us know how you do > > > > Melody > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 omg that sounds GREAT! ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 10:03:04 AM Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix if ti were me (because I love savory) - I'd grow cilantro. It's wonderful on almost everything, in my book. The only thing is that it goes to seed quickly if you don't harvest it regularly. You can dry it, if you want. I had some this morning on a dish I cobbled up - toasted sesame seed oil onion chopped potato chopped fry a bit, with some salt and some curry (to taste) add chicken broth and cover to steam out the potatoes towards end add mung bean sprouts stir and cook the broth down serve with cilantro on top (coarsely chopped) Next time I might just do a little (very little) cayenne. Pam > Yeah, I make my videos but you guys sprout WAY more than I do. I have exactly 4 >bowls greening up on my shelf in the kitchen. You guys make Essene bread (I've >been reading), Kombucha, kamut, and all kinds of stuff. > > Me?? I sprout fenugreek, radish and broccoli sprouts. > > Maybe someday I'll learn to sprout something else. I have a long rectangular >box of soil in front of my house (sitting on the side stoop). Usually we grow >flowers in them. When they bloom, THEY BLOOM!!!! Last year I said " I'm growing >something I can eat " . So last year I planted basil. Yeah, I grew some basil but >this year I want to grow SOMETHING else. So what can I grow in one of those LONG >rectangular flower boxes that sit on the side of one's stoop. It's maybe 3 >inches wide but about 15 inches long. > > > I know I can't grow broccoli in that thing, but maybe I can take some of seeds, >put them there and grow SOMETHING. > > I have radish, broccoli, fenugreek and alfalfa seeds in the house. > > Any ideas? > > Melody > > Mar 10, 2011 03:43:34 AM, sproutpeople wrote: > > =========================================== > > Oh Melody is definitely cool. She's the one with the cool videos and awesome >accent. > And very generous in spirit. > > > n Rollings, PhD > NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 > www.DrnRollings.com > > > Sent from my IPod Touch > > > > > Thanks - not exactly my first time, but my first time with tiny seeds. > > > > I jumped right in with kamut grain, and then soft winter white. I used a >mason jar with those, and cut up an orange bag (plastic netting) and used >several layers of that with a rubber band. I've been doing that rather regularly >for a few weeks I guess. > > > > But I was concerned about the tiny seeds. I did buy some cheesecloth a few >days back, and will give it a try with the tiny seeds in a jar. > > > > > YIPPEE!!!!!! So glad I discovered sprouting!!! Are you the one with the cool >new set up with shelves and lamp and such? If so, I loved that. > > > > > Deb > > > > > > > > > > > > From: eliz7212@... > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > > To: sproutpeople > > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st >step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough >water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. >The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber >band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on >a tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is >how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know >what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now >use Sprout Garden. > > > > Best thing I ever did. > > > > Let us know how you do > > > > Melody > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Okay, let's say I want to grow radishes. Do I just take some sprouts, and plant them in the soil?? And the nasturiums. I can plant them and when they grow, I can eat them? Sounds cool. Thanks Melody > > > > From: eliz7212@... > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > > To: sproutpeople > > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st > >step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough > >water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. > >The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber > >band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on a > >tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is > >how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know > >what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now use > >Sprout Garden. > > > > Best thing I ever did. > > > > Let us know how you do > > > > Melody > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 No, I think you start with the seeds, Melody. - not sprouts - unless you happen to do some starts (in something like egg cartons, etc.) in the house and transfer them to the planter as the little plant gets larger. You'll end up with plants. Pam > Okay, let's say I want to grow radishes. Do I just take some sprouts, and plant them in the soil?? And the nasturiums. I can plant them and when they grow, I can eat them? > > Sounds cool. Thanks > > Melody > > > > > > > From: eliz7212@... > > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > > > To: sproutpeople > > > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st > > >step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough > > >water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. > > >The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber > > >band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > > > > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > > > > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on a > > >tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is > > >how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know > > >what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > > > > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now use > > >Sprout Garden. > > > > > > Best thing I ever did. > > > > > > Let us know how you do > > > > > > Melody > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Yes, you would plant the seeds directly in the soil. Radishes don't transplant well, so you should plant the seeds directly in your soil. For the Nasturtiums (seeds 1 " deep into the soil), you eat the flowers, you can also eat the leaves. I use the leaves mixed in the lettuce leaves. Nasturtiums come in either as a climber or 18 - 30 " plant depending on the variety you choose. They are very pretty decorating a salad, but be sure to soak them in cold water for a minute or two to bring out the little ants that like to suck on their nectar or you'll have extra protein in your salad. That happened to me once. I couldn't figure out how these tiny, tiny little ants got into my salad, until I saw one crawl out. ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 1:13:05 PM Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix Okay, let's say I want to grow radishes. Do I just take some sprouts, and plant them in the soil?? And the nasturiums. I can plant them and when they grow, I can eat them? Sounds cool. Thanks Melody > > > > From: eliz7212@... > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > > To: sproutpeople > > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st > >step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough > > >water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. > > >The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with >rubber > > >band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on >a > > >tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is > >how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know > >what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now >use > > >Sprout Garden. > > > > Best thing I ever did. > > > > Let us know how you do > > > > Melody > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 > I have a long rectangular box of soil in front of my house (sitting on the side stoop). Usually we grow flowers in them. When they bloom, THEY BLOOM!!!! Last year I said " I'm growing something I can eat " . So what can I grow in one of those LONG rectangular flower boxes that sit on the side of one's stoop. It's maybe 3 inches wide but about 15 inches long. > > > Any ideas? Here's one. Plant some edible flowers! Grow 'em & add 'em to your salads. Start by reading here & Google the rest - http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blflowers.htm Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I've decided to grow radish. So I put some seeds in some soil in the egg carton and when do I then transplant them. I really have no clue. How long till they get to be RADISHES??? lol Melody > > > I have a long rectangular box of soil in front of my house (sitting on the side stoop). Usually we grow flowers in them. When they bloom, THEY BLOOM!!!! Last year I said " I'm growing something I can eat " . So what can I grow in one of those LONG rectangular flower boxes that sit on the side of one's stoop. It's maybe 3 inches wide but about 15 inches long. > > > > > > Any ideas? > > Here's one. Plant some edible flowers! Grow 'em & add 'em to your salads. Start by reading here & Google the rest - > http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blflowers.htm > > Don > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Here's a link for growing radishes http://howtogardenguide.com/2009/03/16/growing-radishes/ ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 3:04:13 PM Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix I've decided to grow radish. So I put some seeds in some soil in the egg carton and when do I then transplant them. I really have no clue. How long till they get to be RADISHES??? lol Melody > > > I have a long rectangular box of soil in front of my house (sitting on the >side stoop). Usually we grow flowers in them. When they bloom, THEY BLOOM!!!! >Last year I said " I'm growing something I can eat " . So what can I grow in one >of those LONG rectangular flower boxes that sit on the side of one's stoop. >It's maybe 3 inches wide but about 15 inches long. > > > > > > > Any ideas? > > Here's one. Plant some edible flowers! Grow 'em & add 'em to your salads. >Start by reading here & Google the rest - > http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blflowers.htm > > Don > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Okay, I read the info. I thought I could grow radishes all summer long (see how dumb I am). And it said it should not be in the sun too much. The front of my house BAKES during the summer. My front door gets so hot, well, I'm not doing radishes. I'll do what I used to do before I did the basil. I planted lovely flowers. I would go to the supermarket and they would have these little pots and I would trasplant them and in the summer my front porch was BEAUTIFUL. If I'm successful, I'll make a video. This won't happen till way after May but it's nice to know I can do something other than sprouting. If I had my own backyard, I'd buy one of those tomotato tree things. Thanks very much Melody > > > > > I have a long rectangular box of soil in front of my house (sitting on the > >side stoop). Usually we grow flowers in them. When they bloom, THEY BLOOM!!!! > >Last year I said " I'm growing something I can eat " . So what can I grow in one > >of those LONG rectangular flower boxes that sit on the side of one's stoop. > >It's maybe 3 inches wide but about 15 inches long. > > > > > > > > > > > Any ideas? > > > > Here's one. Plant some edible flowers! Grow 'em & add 'em to your salads. > >Start by reading here & Google the rest - > > http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blflowers.htm > > > > Don > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Just regular bowls are being used to sprout? Was it you that spoke earlier in the week about someone that only used bowls...someone online?Since we live in a YouTube/video society...I have to ask,is there a video showing this? I like the idea of the simplicity Jane Edenfield > Yeah, I make my videos but you guys sprout WAY more than I do. I > have exactly 4 bowls greening up on my shelf in the kitchen. You > guys make Essene bread (I've been reading), Kombucha, kamut, and > all kinds of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Jars is one sprouting method. I went many years ago to a local hardware store and bought window screen. It is a very soft form of plastic that can be fitted over jars with rubber bands. I cut it up in squares. Easy to clean. I have them for over 10 years. Good for all size seeds. Rather inexpensive also. > > > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > To: sproutpeople > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on a tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now use Sprout Garden. > > Best thing I ever did. > > Let us know how you do > > Melody > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Another trick that works very well with tiny seeds, is to cut the foot of a pair of panty hose and put it over the mason jar with a rubber band. Just be sure to sanitize them well with peroxide and a good wash before use. I buy the little footie things that come in one of those plastic bubble gum looking containers for about 50 cents, then just sanitize them and keep them specifically for that use. They are perfect since they allow water to drain out completely, but catch the tiny little seeds. -NC > > > > > > > > > From: eliz7212@ <eliz7212@> > > > Subject: Re: Three Paerrt Salad Mix > > > To: sproutpeople > > > Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:15 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Put three tablespoons of the seeds into you jar, and rinse and drain (1st step), it will get them wet and get all the dust off of them. Then pour enough water to half of the jar (completely covering the seeds). Let soak over night. The next morning, put cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with rubber band. Rinse and drain every 12 hours. > > > > > > In a few days you will see SPROUTS. > > > > > > In 5 days they will be done. Make sure you drain completely. I'd put them on a tilt in my dish drain rack as this will be your first attempt right?. This is how we all began to learn how to sprout. Once you have done this, you'll know what you are doing, and you can look into the various kinds of sprouters. > > > > > > I've tried them all, home made, mason jars, plastic containers, etc. I now use Sprout Garden. > > > > > > Best thing I ever did. > > > > > > Let us know how you do > > > > > > Melody > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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