How to Sprout Seeds
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Step 1: Fill Jar With Water and Let Seeds Soak
Thoroughly clean the container before each use. Pour seeds into a sprouting jar (with a mesh lid for easy draining), fill it with cold water, and leave the seeds to soak for 8–12 hours. Do not overfill the jar.
Step 2: Rinse Seeds With Cold Water and Drain
Once the seeds have soaked, invert the jar over a sink, then rinse the seeds with cold water and drain again, making sure that they are not standing in water. Place the jar out of direct sunlight, where air circulation is good.
Step 3: Keep Seeds Clean and Moist
Rinse and drain the seeds with cold water twice a day to keep them clean and moist. Alfalfa seeds sprout after only 2 days and are ready to eat 2–4 days after that. Try a few as the shoots lengthen to find your favorite eating stage.
Step 4: Give Sprouts Final Rinse and Store
When they are ready, give the sprouts a final rinse, drain, and leave for 8 hours to allow excess water to evaporate. The sprouts can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Discard the crop if mold develops.
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Excerpted from Simple Steps: Vegetable Gardening
© Dorling Kindersley Limited 2007
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