Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot!  Happy sprouting, as usual!  Peggy To: sproutpeople Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 12:36 PM Subject: Re: n?  We ALL miss n. Perhaps she is busy with her patients and hasn't had time to check in. Hope she comes back soon. I'm sprouting like CRAZY!!! lol Mel > > Thanks, Vickilynn, The 6:1 ratio of water to chia makes a great pudding-like > > consistency, but I use homemade sprouted nut or grain milk with vanilla and > > honey for a treat. Where are you, n? I miss your advice, esp. what you have > > been eating, inspiration like yours is hard to come by in Topeka. > > > > I hope all is well, > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > To: sproutpeople > > Sent: Mon, August 1, 2011 7:20:37 AM > > Subject: My daily VM " tonic " with chia gel > > > > Hey Y'all! > > > > This is my daily drink and it's really satisfying and health-supporting as > > well as delicious. You can add any fresh vegetable matter (including > > sprouts) to it, but this is the base and can be used year round including if > > there is no fresh produce available. I drink it by itself and have the > > veggies and sprouts separately. As a diabetic, these ingredients help me > > control my blood sugar. > > > > *Vickilynn's Daily Tonic* (with chia gel) > > > > Fill large VitaMix container half-full with pure water. > > Add in: > > 1 rounded Tablespoon organic roasted almond butter (homemade preferred) > > 1 cup organic almond milk (homemade preferred) > > 1/2 cup organic chia gel **see instructions below* > > stevia to taste (I use KAL brand) > > 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder > > 1 scoopful of Amazing Grass Greens Super Food chocolate drink powder > > 2 Tablespoons Bragg's raw organic apple cider vinegar > > > > Fill to top of VitaMix with pure water. > > > > Mix gently on lowest vatiable speed for 30-45 seconds, just long enough to > > incorporate the almond butter. > > > > Pour into large glass immediately (the chia seeds will settle to the bottom > > quickly) and drink, using a straw to get the tender chia seeds. > > > > I drink this throughout the day before meals, sometimes instead of meals, > > sometimes when I'm feeling " slumpy " . > > > > **Organic Chia Gel* > > From http://www.integratedhealth.com/recipes/chia-gel.htm > > > > Making Chia Gel is Easy, Fun, and Healthy! > > > > Add 1/3 cup chia seeds to 2 cups water (filtered). This makes a 6:1 ratio > > (water to seed), which is an ideal ratio for a basic chia gel. > > > > Experiment with using more or less water, depending on your preference, or > > the consistency of the food item to which you’re adding it. We recommend a > > 9:1 ratio (3 cups water for every 1/3 cup chia seeds) to individuals who > > desire a thinner gel. For example, while a 6:1 ratio creates a gel faster, a > > 9:1 ratio is easier to drink immediately. A chia drink goes down easier with > > more water and promotes hydration in the body. Consuming chia with more > > water helps the body adjust to taking chia. > > How to Make A Basic Chia Gel > > > > Put water (slightly warm water will form gel faster) into a container with a > > tight-fitting lid (e.g., a mason jar). Pour dry seeds into the water. Shake > > container for 15 seconds. Let stand for 1 minute and shake again. This > > mixture (i.e., basic chia gel) will store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. > > > > You can modify this recipe to suit your needs. For example, you may prefer > > to grind the seeds (and thereby release the essential fats for better > > assimilation). Or you may prefer to use more water in order to achieve a > > less thick gel. Play with the process until you discover what works best for > > you. In fact, get creative with it! > > How to Use Chia Gel > > > > Add this mixture up to equal parts by weight to sauces, drinks, yogurt, > > salad dressings, cream cheese (or cream cheese substitutes), jams, jellies, > > preserves, salsa, hot/cold cereals, yogurt, dips, puddings, soups, or other > > liquid or creamy foods. The gel won’t affect flavor, but definitely > > increases nutritional value. > > > > > > -- > > Vickilynn Haycraft > > Micah 6:8 > > http://www.realfoodliving.com > > http://www.blog.realfoodliving.com > > http://www.examiner.com/housewares-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft > > http://www.examiner.com/family-preparedness-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft > > http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-preparedness/get-real-g\ et-prepared/<http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-health/get\ -real-get-prepared/> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can you tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick is it? Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the advantages of using this method over soil? Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it Thanks so much Jane Edenfield > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > Peggy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hi Jane,  This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1828.JPG.  Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, I'll be glad to answer any that I can.  HTH! Peggy To: sproutpeople Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can you tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick is it? Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the advantages of using this method over soil? Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it Thanks so much Jane Edenfield > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > Peggy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? Jane > Hi Jane, > > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. > > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. > > HTH! > Peggy > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can you > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick is it? > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the > advantages of using this method over soil? > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it > Thanks so much > Jane Edenfield > > > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > > > Peggy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Gosh, Melody - sounds serious - maybe you should see a doctor for that, LOL!! (something about the way you put it just invited that response!!) Thea ---- Melody wrote: > We ALL miss n. Perhaps she is busy with her patients and hasn't had time to check in. Hope she comes back soon. > > I'm sprouting like CRAZY!!! lol > Mel > > > > > Thanks, Vickilynn, The 6:1 ratio of water to chia makes a great pudding-like > > > consistency, but I use homemade sprouted nut or grain milk with vanilla and > > > honey for a treat. Where are you, n? I miss your advice, esp. what you have > > > been eating, inspiration like yours is hard to come by in Topeka. > > > > > > I hope all is well, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > > > To: sproutpeople > > > Sent: Mon, August 1, 2011 7:20:37 AM > > > Subject: My daily VM " tonic " with chia gel > > > > > > Hey Y'all! > > > > > > This is my daily drink and it's really satisfying and health-supporting as > > > well as delicious. You can add any fresh vegetable matter (including > > > sprouts) to it, but this is the base and can be used year round including if > > > there is no fresh produce available. I drink it by itself and have the > > > veggies and sprouts separately. As a diabetic, these ingredients help me > > > control my blood sugar. > > > > > > *Vickilynn's Daily Tonic* (with chia gel) > > > > > > Fill large VitaMix container half-full with pure water. > > > Add in: > > > 1 rounded Tablespoon organic roasted almond butter (homemade preferred) > > > 1 cup organic almond milk (homemade preferred) > > > 1/2 cup organic chia gel **see instructions below* > > > stevia to taste (I use KAL brand) > > > 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder > > > 1 scoopful of Amazing Grass Greens Super Food chocolate drink powder > > > 2 Tablespoons Bragg's raw organic apple cider vinegar > > > > > > Fill to top of VitaMix with pure water. > > > > > > Mix gently on lowest vatiable speed for 30-45 seconds, just long enough to > > > incorporate the almond butter. > > > > > > Pour into large glass immediately (the chia seeds will settle to the bottom > > > quickly) and drink, using a straw to get the tender chia seeds. > > > > > > I drink this throughout the day before meals, sometimes instead of meals, > > > sometimes when I'm feeling " slumpy " . > > > > > > **Organic Chia Gel* > > > From http://www.integratedhealth.com/recipes/chia-gel.htm > > > > > > Making Chia Gel is Easy, Fun, and Healthy! > > > > > > Add 1/3 cup chia seeds to 2 cups water (filtered). This makes a 6:1 ratio > > > (water to seed), which is an ideal ratio for a basic chia gel. > > > > > > Experiment with using more or less water, depending on your preference, or > > > the consistency of the food item to which you’re adding it. We recommend a > > > 9:1 ratio (3 cups water for every 1/3 cup chia seeds) to individuals who > > > desire a thinner gel. For example, while a 6:1 ratio creates a gel faster, a > > > 9:1 ratio is easier to drink immediately. A chia drink goes down easier with > > > more water and promotes hydration in the body. Consuming chia with more > > > water helps the body adjust to taking chia. > > > How to Make A Basic Chia Gel > > > > > > Put water (slightly warm water will form gel faster) into a container with a > > > tight-fitting lid (e.g., a mason jar). Pour dry seeds into the water. Shake > > > container for 15 seconds. Let stand for 1 minute and shake again. This > > > mixture (i.e., basic chia gel) will store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. > > > > > > You can modify this recipe to suit your needs. For example, you may prefer > > > to grind the seeds (and thereby release the essential fats for better > > > assimilation). Or you may prefer to use more water in order to achieve a > > > less thick gel. Play with the process until you discover what works best for > > > you. In fact, get creative with it! > > > How to Use Chia Gel > > > > > > Add this mixture up to equal parts by weight to sauces, drinks, yogurt, > > > salad dressings, cream cheese (or cream cheese substitutes), jams, jellies, > > > preserves, salsa, hot/cold cereals, yogurt, dips, puddings, soups, or other > > > liquid or creamy foods. The gel won’t affect flavor, but definitely > > > increases nutritional value. > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Vickilynn Haycraft > > > Micah 6:8 > > > http://www.realfoodliving.com > > > http://www.blog.realfoodliving.com > > > http://www.examiner.com/housewares-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft > > > http://www.examiner.com/family-preparedness-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft > > > http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-preparedness/get-real-g\ et-prepared/<http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-health/get\ -real-get-prepared/> > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 OK. I'll try sending the pictures as attachments here. Let me know if you can't see them still. The links should have worked - I've sent several this way (via Dropbox) and they are fine. Did you double-click directly on the link? To: sproutpeople Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:04 PM Subject: Re: Re: n? Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? Jane > Hi Jane, > > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. > > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. > > HTH! > Peggy > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can you > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick is it? > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the > advantages of using this method over soil? > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it > Thanks so much > Jane Edenfield > > > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > > > Peggy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I also tried the link but got an error message. Patti To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:31 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  OK. I'll try sending the pictures as attachments here. Let me know if you can't see them still.  The links should have worked - I've sent several this way (via Dropbox) and they are fine. Did you double-click directly on the link?   To: sproutpeople Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:04 PM Subject: Re: Re: n? Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? Jane > Hi Jane, > > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. > > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. > > HTH! > Peggy > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can you > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick is it? > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the > advantages of using this method over soil? > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it > Thanks so much > Jane Edenfield > > > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > > > Peggy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Patti and Jane,  Did either of you get the attachments I sent in my last post? They're in the copy in my " sent " folder. I can try again to send them embedded in the message. Like here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1825.JPG    and here:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1828.JPG  I bolded the files so that the underscore between 100 and 182* is visible, although I would think the computer would understand that. Let me know.  Also have attached the files again.  What error message are you getting when you click on the links? To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  I also tried the link but got an error message. Patti To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:31 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  OK. I'll try sending the pictures as attachments here. Let me know if you can't see them still.  The links should have worked - I've sent several this way (via Dropbox) and they are fine. Did you double-click directly on the link?   To: sproutpeople Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:04 PM Subject: Re: Re: n? Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? Jane > Hi Jane, > > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. > > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. > > HTH! > Peggy > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can you > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick is it? > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the > advantages of using this method over soil? > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it > Thanks so much > Jane Edenfield > > > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > > > Peggy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 those links worked! ty Peggy for doing that again it was error 404 i believe  Patti ________________________________ To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 5:10 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  Patti and Jane,  Did either of you get the attachments I sent in my last post? They're in the copy in my " sent " folder. I can try again to send them embedded in the message. Like here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1825.JPG    and here:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1828.JPG  I bolded the files so that the underscore between 100 and 182* is visible, although I would think the computer would understand that. Let me know.  Also have attached the files again.  What error message are you getting when you click on the links? To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  I also tried the link but got an error message. Patti To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:31 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  OK. I'll try sending the pictures as attachments here. Let me know if you can't see them still.  The links should have worked - I've sent several this way (via Dropbox) and they are fine. Did you double-click directly on the link?   To: sproutpeople Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:04 PM Subject: Re: Re: n? Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? Jane > Hi Jane, > > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. > > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. > > HTH! > Peggy > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can you > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick is it? > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the > advantages of using this method over soil? > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it > Thanks so much > Jane Edenfield > > > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > > > Peggy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 They sure did,thank you. So with using this method the sprouts root into the batting as if it were soil? Jane > those links worked! ty Peggy for doing that again > > it was error 404 i believe > > > > Patti > > ________________________________ > > To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 5:10 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > Patti and Jane, > > Did either of you get the attachments I sent in my last post? > They're in the copy in my " sent " folder. I can try again to send > them embedded in the message. Like here: > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1825.JPG and here:http:// > dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1828.JPG > > I bolded the files so that the underscore between 100 and 182* is > visible, although I would think the computer would understand that. > Let me know. > > Also have attached the files again. > > What error message are you getting when you click on the links? > > > To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:42 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > I also tried the link but got an error message. > > Patti > > > To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:31 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > OK. I'll try sending the pictures as attachments here. Let me know > if you can't see them still. > > The links should have worked - I've sent several this way (via > Dropbox) and they are fine. Did you double-click directly on the link? > > > > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:04 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? > Jane > > > > Hi Jane, > > > > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from > > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought > > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ > > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw > > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% > > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, > > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few > > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I > > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink > > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring > > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out > > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put > > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would > > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did > > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the > > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on > > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my > > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it > > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this > > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I > > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked > > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ > > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. > > > > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that > > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, > > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. > > > > HTH! > > Peggy > > > > To: sproutpeople > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM > > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > > > > > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can > you > > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick > is it? > > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the > > advantages of using this method over soil? > > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it > > Thanks so much > > Jane Edenfield > > > > > > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my > counter, > > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds > will > > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away > from my > > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my > first > > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > > > > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > > > > > Peggy > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for letting me know, Patti! Glad it worked and I hope it's helpful to you. I plan to post a picture of them if they root and germinate and grow as I hope they will!  Peggy To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 3:51 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  those links worked! ty Peggy for doing that again it was error 404 i believe  Patti ________________________________ To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 5:10 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  Patti and Jane,  Did either of you get the attachments I sent in my last post? They're in the copy in my " sent " folder. I can try again to send them embedded in the message. Like here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1825.JPG    and here:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1828.JPG  I bolded the files so that the underscore between 100 and 182* is visible, although I would think the computer would understand that. Let me know.  Also have attached the files again.  What error message are you getting when you click on the links? To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  I also tried the link but got an error message. Patti To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:31 PM Subject: Re: Re: n?  OK. I'll try sending the pictures as attachments here. Let me know if you can't see them still.  The links should have worked - I've sent several this way (via Dropbox) and they are fine. Did you double-click directly on the link?   To: sproutpeople Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:04 PM Subject: Re: Re: n? Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? Jane > Hi Jane, > > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. > > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. > > HTH! > Peggy > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can you > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick is it? > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the > advantages of using this method over soil? > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it > Thanks so much > Jane Edenfield > > > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > > > Peggy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 These links work. The problem with the earlier links was that they came through, but not completely. Only part of the link was " viable " but it took the whole length to get to where we were going. Probably due to the length and the automatic line split. Pam Reply-To: <sproutpeople > Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 15:10:00 -0700 (PDT) To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > > > Patti and Jane, > > Did either of you get the attachments I sent in my last post? They're in the > copy in my " sent " folder. I can try again to send them embedded in the > message. Like here: > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1825.JPG and > here:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1828.JPG > > I bolded the files so that the underscore between 100 and 182* is visible, > although I would think the computer would understand that. Let me know. > > Also have attached the files again. > > What error message are you getting when you click on the links? > > From: patti <patti720@... <mailto:patti720%40yahoo.com> > > To: " sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> " > <sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:42 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > I also tried the link but got an error message. > > Patti > > From: Peggy Rodgers <hotdogbun2001@... > <mailto:hotdogbun2001%40yahoo.com> > > To: " sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> " > <sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:31 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > OK. I'll try sending the pictures as attachments here. Let me know if you > can't see them still. > > The links should have worked - I've sent several this way (via Dropbox) and > they are fine. Did you double-click directly on the link? > > > > From: Jane Edenfield <boxers1@... <mailto:boxers1%40mac.com> > > To: sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:04 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? > Jane > > >> > Hi Jane, >> > >> > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from >> > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought >> > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ >> > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw >> > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% >> > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, >> > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few >> > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I >> > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink >> > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring >> > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out >> > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put >> > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would >> > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did >> > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the >> > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on >> > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my >> > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it >> > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this >> > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I >> > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked >> > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ >> > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. >> > >> > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that >> > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, >> > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. >> > >> > HTH! >> > Peggy >> > From: Jane Edenfield <boxers1@... <mailto:boxers1%40mac.com> > >> > To: sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> >> > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM >> > Subject: Re: Re: n? >> > >> > >> > >> > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can you >> > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick is it? >> > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the >> > advantages of using this method over soil? >> > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it >> > Thanks so much >> > Jane Edenfield >> > >> > >>> > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get >>> > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at >>> > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I >>> > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my counter, >>> > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the >>> > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice >>> > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds will >>> > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away from my >>> > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my first >>> > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to >>> > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just >>> > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! >>> > > >>> > > Happy sprouting, as usual! >>> > > >>> > > Peggy >>> > > >>> > > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 That's what I understand from , who has been doing it this way for awhile. I think you do need to have some sort of weight on top of the top tray or whatever until the seeds have rooted. Otherwise they tend to grow every which way and don't give you an " upstanding " crop! I'm told that the shoots will actually begin to push the top weight off as they grow. Then you know for sure it's time to remove the weight! If this way seems too much trouble, you could always try the nested pie plates. The videos I've seen of that method use soil, but I don't see any reason why you couldn't cut the batt to fit the plate and proceed that way. If the glass pie plates are kind of snugged together really well, I don't think you would need any weights to keep the seeds " grounded " . Or maybe a soup can or two...I'm still in the learning phase here myself! Hope the pictures helped. I just watered my tray again and it is sitting on a terrycloth dishtowel to absorb xs water. Every day a new adventure! Peggy ps...you're both very welcome - it's no trouble at all. I must have missed something the first time. Love that program, Dropbox! Thanks, Lee! To: sproutpeople Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 3:55 PM Subject: Re: Re: n? They sure did,thank you. So with using this method the sprouts root into the batting as if it were soil? Jane > those links worked! ty Peggy for doing that again > > it was error 404 i believe > > > > Patti > > ________________________________ > > To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 5:10 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > Patti and Jane, > > Did either of you get the attachments I sent in my last post? > They're in the copy in my " sent " folder. I can try again to send > them embedded in the message. Like here: > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1825.JPG and here:http:// > dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1828.JPG > > I bolded the files so that the underscore between 100 and 182* is > visible, although I would think the computer would understand that. > Let me know. > > Also have attached the files again. > > What error message are you getting when you click on the links? > > > To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:42 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > I also tried the link but got an error message. > > Patti > > > To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:31 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > OK. I'll try sending the pictures as attachments here. Let me know > if you can't see them still. > > The links should have worked - I've sent several this way (via > Dropbox) and they are fine. Did you double-click directly on the link? > > > > > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:04 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? > Jane > > > > Hi Jane, > > > > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from > > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought > > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ > > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw > > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% > > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, > > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few > > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I > > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink > > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring > > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out > > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put > > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would > > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did > > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the > > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on > > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my > > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it > > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this > > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I > > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked > > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ > > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. > > > > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that > > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, > > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. > > > > HTH! > > Peggy > > > > To: sproutpeople > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM > > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > > > > > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can > you > > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick > is it? > > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the > > advantages of using this method over soil? > > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it > > Thanks so much > > Jane Edenfield > > > > > > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get > > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at > > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I > > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my > counter, > > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the > > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice > > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds > will > > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away > from my > > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my > first > > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to > > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just > > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! > > > > > > Happy sprouting, as usual! > > > > > > Peggy > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 LOL, if you want to do it in rectangles, you can go to your local restaurant supply and get 2 plastic trays (I'd say like Mcdonalds, but they're not rectangles, these are rectangles) - about the size you would see at a fast food restaurant. Pam Reply-To: <sproutpeople > Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 16:23:09 -0700 (PDT) To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > > > > > That's what I understand from , who has been doing it this way for > awhile. I think you do need to have some sort of weight on top of the top tray > or whatever until the seeds have rooted. Otherwise they tend to grow every > which way and don't give you an " upstanding " crop! I'm told that the shoots > will actually begin to push the top weight off as they grow. Then you know for > sure it's time to remove the weight! If this way seems too much trouble, you > could always try the nested pie plates. The videos I've seen of that method > use soil, but I don't see any reason why you couldn't cut the batt to fit the > plate and proceed that way. If the glass pie plates are kind of snugged > together really well, I don't think you would need any weights to keep the > seeds " grounded " . Or maybe a soup can or two...I'm still in the learning phase > here myself! > > Hope the pictures helped. I just watered my tray again and it is sitting on a > terrycloth dishtowel to absorb xs water. Every day a new adventure! > > Peggy > > ps...you're both very welcome - it's no trouble at all. I must have missed > something the first time. Love that program, Dropbox! Thanks, Lee! > > From: Jane Edenfield <boxers1@... <mailto:boxers1%40mac.com> > > To: sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 3:55 PM > Subject: Re: Re: n? > > They sure did,thank you. So with using this method the sprouts root > into the batting as if it were soil? > Jane > > >> > those links worked! ty Peggy for doing that again >> > >> > it was error 404 i believe >> > >> > >> > >> > Patti >> > >> > ________________________________ >> > From: Peggy Rodgers <hotdogbun2001@... >> <mailto:hotdogbun2001%40yahoo.com> > >> > To: " sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> " >> <sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> > >> > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 5:10 PM >> > Subject: Re: Re: n? >> > >> > >> > Patti and Jane, >> > >> > Did either of you get the attachments I sent in my last post? >> > They're in the copy in my " sent " folder. I can try again to send >> > them embedded in the message. Like here: >> > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1825.JPG and here:http:// >> > dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_1828.JPG >> > >> > I bolded the files so that the underscore between 100 and 182* is >> > visible, although I would think the computer would understand that. >> > Let me know. >> > >> > Also have attached the files again. >> > >> > What error message are you getting when you click on the links? >> > >> > From: patti <patti720@... <mailto:patti720%40yahoo.com> > >> > To: " sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> " >> <sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> > >> > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:42 PM >> > Subject: Re: Re: n? >> > >> > >> > >> > I also tried the link but got an error message. >> > >> > Patti >> > >> > From: Peggy Rodgers <hotdogbun2001@... >> <mailto:hotdogbun2001%40yahoo.com> > >> > To: " sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> " >> <sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> > >> > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 4:31 PM >> > Subject: Re: Re: n? >> > >> > >> > OK. I'll try sending the pictures as attachments here. Let me know >> > if you can't see them still. >> > >> > The links should have worked - I've sent several this way (via >> > Dropbox) and they are fine. Did you double-click directly on the link? >> > >> > >> > >> > From: Jane Edenfield <boxers1@... <mailto:boxers1%40mac.com> > >> > To: sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> >> > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:04 PM >> > Subject: Re: Re: n? >> > >> > Oh no...both these links gave me an error code...wonder why? >> > Jane >> > >> > >>> > > Hi Jane, >>> > > >>> > > This is my first attempt, but I can tell you what I know from >>> > > picking 's brain. First, here is a picture of what I bought >>> > > at Joanne's Craft & Fabric store: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/ >>> > > 35458235/100_1825.JPG. It's made in the USA (several that I saw >>> > > were produced in the USA but came from Pakistan or China). It's 80% >>> > > cotton and 20% bamboo. It cost $7.99/yd and I bought one yard, >>> > > giving me a piece of batting about 36x50 " . So I can get quite a few >>> > > 12x12 squares out of it. It is quite thin as you can see, so I >>> > > think it'll be a one-use thing. I just soaked it in a clean sink >>> > > of warm water with a few drops of liquid kelp added. I didn't wring >>> > > it dry, but enough so that it was non-dripping. Then I laid it out >>> > > on the tray and scattered the soaked sunflower seeds on it. Put >>> > > another empty tray on top and weighted it down so the seeds would >>> > > take root. Covered the whole thing to keep it in the dark. I did >>> > > this last night before bed. This morning was when I had the >>> > > disaster of spilling the whole thing. Some of the seeds stayed on >>> > > the batt, so I did the best I could and now have it on my >>> > > countertop under a dishtowel. I'm hoping I didn't ruin it >>> > > altogether. I don't think I'll be trying the Handy Pantrie for this >>> > > experiment again - it's finicky about certain things and I >>> > > obviously don't have the right idea yet. Here is what it looked >>> > > like last night after I spread the seeds out: http://dl.dropbox.com/ >>> > > u/35458235/100_1828.JPG. >>> > > >>> > > Hope this gives you some idea. The only advantage I know of is that >>> > > it's cleaner. There could be others. If you have any questions, >>> > > I'll be glad to answer any that I can. >>> > > >>> > > HTH! >>> > > Peggy >>> > > From: Jane Edenfield <boxers1@... <mailto:boxers1%40mac.com> > >>> > > To: sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> >>> > > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 1:08 PM >>> > > Subject: Re: Re: n? >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > Those of you who sprout using the cotton/bamboo quilt batting can >> > you >>> > > tell me where you get it and how much you pay for it? How thick >> > is it? >>> > > Also I imagine you use it once and then toss it??? What are the >>> > > advantages of using this method over soil? >>> > > Any info or photos you can throw my way I'd sure appreciate it >>> > > Thanks so much >>> > > Jane Edenfield >>> > > >>> > > >>>> > > > You've been kind of quiet for a few days, too, Mel. Did you get >>>> > > > some new sprouters? I am doing sunnies in the Handy Pantrie (or at >>>> > > > least I WAS doing them that way until I spilled the whole tray! I >>>> > > > think I had too much weight on top.) Now I have them on my >> > counter, >>>> > > > covered with a dishtowel. Hoping they will root and grow in the >>>> > > > cotton/bamboo quilt batting they are on. What fun! I got advice >>>> > > > from and also watched several YouTube videos. The birds >> > will >>>> > > > love the seeds that fell on the carpet. Hope they stay away >> > from my >>>> > > > garden in the box. Things are looking very good there. Had my >> > first >>>> > > > radish today and it was tasty! Cukes are thriving. I'll need to >>>> > > > stake them soon. The Siberian Kale is sweet and tender - love just >>>> > > > pulling off a leaf and eating it on the spot! >>>> > > > >>>> > > > Happy sprouting, as usual! >>>> > > > >>>> > > > Peggy >>>> > > > >>>> > > > >>> > > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I can get to your wall. LOL. But I also subscribed to your videos on YT, so I'm notified of every video you upload through YT. P Reply-To: <sproutpeople > Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:59:59 -0000 To: <sproutpeople > Subject: Re: n? > > > > > > Hi Thea: > > I have been on Facebook and now Facebook doesn't like me. I can't access my > own wall, and neither can ANYONE ELSE. I tried googling this problem and it's > not unique to me. I'm just posting it here in case anyone of my facebook > friends tries to find me on facebook. > > You can't!! > > How stupid is thig. > > I was loving sharing my sprouting videos and stuff. And now FB doesn't even > know me. > > I tried all the stuff you are supposed to do when there is a facebook bug but > right now I don't exist on FB > > Sigh!! > > Back to my sprouts.!!! > > lol > > Melody > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Yes, can get to your wall, no problem. P Reply-To: <sproutpeople > Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:28:16 -0000 To: <sproutpeople > Subject: Re: n? > > > > > > Pam. You can get to my wall??? Really. Up until one hour ago, no ne could. > I'm going to see if this thng reversed itself. > > Holy Cow!!! > > Melody > > >> > >> > I can get to your wall. LOL. But I also subscribed to your videos on YT, >> so >> > I'm notified of every video you upload through YT. >> > P >> > >> > >> > Reply-To: <sproutpeople >> <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> > >> > Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:59:59 -0000 >> > To: <sproutpeople <mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com> > >> > Subject: Re: n? >> > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > Hi Thea: >>> > > >>> > > I have been on Facebook and now Facebook doesn't like me. I can't access my >>> > > own wall, and neither can ANYONE ELSE. I tried googling this problem and >>> it's >>> > > not unique to me. I'm just posting it here in case anyone of my facebook >>> > > friends tries to find me on facebook. >>> > > >>> > > You can't!! >>> > > >>> > > How stupid is thig. >>> > > >>> > > I was loving sharing my sprouting videos and stuff. And now FB doesn't >>> even >>> > > know me. >>> > > >>> > > I tried all the stuff you are supposed to do when there is a facebook >>> bug but >>> > > right now I don't exist on FB >>> > > >>> > > Sigh!! >>> > > >>> > > Back to my sprouts.!!! >>> > > >>> > > lol >>> > > >>> > > Melody >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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