Re: Sprouting methods recap

[Guest guest]

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> 1-flat growing trays with soil? Would use only for wheatgrass for juicing and

sunflower sprouts to use in salads. (i.e., with the hard seed casing left on)

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> 2-Jars? Have done this - it works, prefer other methods.

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> 3-Hemp sprouting bag? - Have not done this - would reserve for traveling.

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> 4-Any one of the commercially available sprouting devices (please

> name it) - Currently use the Easy Sprouter and have the SproutGarden on order.

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[Guest guest]

I don't sprout buckwheat, but do sunflower seeds. Black sunflowers I sprout in

flat trays with soil.hulled seeds in an easy sprout. marion

[Guest guest]

Hi Jane --

1. Trays/soil -- tried a couple of times with wheatgrass and sunflowers. Not to

my preference due to maintenance/waste/space needs, plus a bit too much crop for

the two of us. Sunflowers did taste better this way, though.

2. Jars -- too hard to get moisture out. Pain to drain. Insufficient counter

space. Cheap though.

3. Hemp bags -- have one, used twice, just don't have a place for

hanging/dripping it. (Did make own out of gauze and rubber bands once to prove a

point -- used it in a nice hotel in Chicago to sprout Madison Mix. Fun!)

4. Commercial sprouters -- Main one now is EasyGreen auto sprouter, love it, I

use and refill continuously. If you're just starting, don't consider purchase of

an autosprouter until you've tried manual sprouters and know that you love love

love sprouting and will truly use it, otherwise you'll just have a spendy

dustcollecter.

(Good for wheatgrass and sunflowers; can use soil if desired. There can be mold

issue even in the autosprouters, if the seeds are packed too tightly. Occurs

more in summer.)

5. Manuals -- EasySprout -- I have 4 -- BEST OPTION for new/occasional

sproutfolks, easy to use, clean, store, and inexpensive. Have also made multiple

DIY sprouters out of takeout containers, plastic soup supermarket containers,

salad clamshells.

Hope that helps a bit.

Molly

> What is your favorite tried and true sprouting method (no mold issues

> and great germination),specifically for sunflower seeds and buckwheat

>

> 1-flat growing trays with soil?

>

> 2-Jars?

>

> 3-Hemp sprouting bag?

>

> 4-Any one of the commercially available sprouting devices (please

> name it)

>

> Thanks so much to all of you

> Jane Edenfield

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[Guest guest]

WONDERFUL detailed information...thank you so much Molly

Jane

> Hi Jane --

>

> 1. Trays/soil -- tried a couple of times with wheatgrass and

> sunflowers. Not to my preference due to maintenance/waste/space

> needs, plus a bit too much crop for the two of us. Sunflowers did

> taste better this way, though.

>

> 2. Jars -- too hard to get moisture out. Pain to drain.

> Insufficient counter space. Cheap though.

>

> 3. Hemp bags -- have one, used twice, just don't have a place for

> hanging/dripping it. (Did make own out of gauze and rubber bands

> once to prove a point -- used it in a nice hotel in Chicago to

> sprout Madison Mix. Fun!)

>

> 4. Commercial sprouters -- Main one now is EasyGreen auto sprouter,

> love it, I use and refill continuously. If you're just starting,

> don't consider purchase of an autosprouter until you've tried

> manual sprouters and know that you love love love sprouting and

> will truly use it, otherwise you'll just have a spendy dustcollecter.

>

> (Good for wheatgrass and sunflowers; can use soil if desired. There

> can be mold issue even in the autosprouters, if the seeds are

> packed too tightly. Occurs more in summer.)

>

> 5. Manuals -- EasySprout -- I have 4 -- BEST OPTION for new/

> occasional sproutfolks, easy to use, clean, store, and inexpensive.

> Have also made multiple DIY sprouters out of takeout containers,

> plastic soup supermarket containers, salad clamshells.

>

> Hope that helps a bit.

>

> Molly

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> > What is your favorite tried and true sprouting method (no mold

> issues

> > and great germination),specifically for sunflower seeds and

> buckwheat

> >

> > 1-flat growing trays with soil?

> >

> > 2-Jars?

> >

> > 3-Hemp sprouting bag?

> >

> > 4-Any one of the commercially available sprouting devices (please

> > name it)

> >

> > Thanks so much to all of you

> > Jane Edenfield

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