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Herbs and Sprouting Seeds

Learn more about herbs and sprouting seeds with our thorough plant guide that shows you when to sow and harvest, plus the best conditions for these plants.

Excerpted from Simple Steps: Vegetable Gardening

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Mung Beans

These tiny green beans burst rapidly into life to become the well-known white Chinese bean sprouts, so often included in stir-fries. Soak the beans for 8–12 hours, before sprouting in ajar, tray, or sprouting bag for 2–5 days.
Sow: At any time
Harvest: At any time

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