"Sprouting" Information

Title:
"Sprouting" Information

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Bread




Ingredients:









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      You can purchase a sprouting jar (available at most health food


 stores) or you can make your own. To make your own get a 1/2 gallon clear


 glass container. Be sure to wash it out well. Cover the mouth with a fine


 screen and use a rubber band to keep it on. That's it. Really though, the


 purchased jars are inexpensive and are made just for the purpose.


 


 ** How to sprout seeds


 


 1.) Place measured amount of seed, beans, or grain into sprouting jar. Add


 water and soak overnight following chart recommendations below.


 


 2.)  Pour off soak water and place jar mouth down at 45 degree angle for


 drainage and ventilation between rinsings, then rinse twice a day with


 fresh cool water.


 


 3.)  After sprouts have matured (see chart below) place them in a bowl of


 water. Seed hulls will float to the top and dprouts will sink. Skim hulls


 off with your hand and discard them. Gently remove sprouts from bowl and


 drip drain before storing them in a glass or plastic (closed) container or


 bag in the refridgerator.


 


 4.)  Place Alfalfa, Mustard, Cabbage, Clover, and Radish in indirect light


 for two days before harvesting to develop chlorophyll. Use the sprouts in


 preparing your next meal, in salads and sandwiches.


 


 ** Sprouting tip


 


    The ideal sprouting temperature is between 65~ and 75~. Sprouts grow


 best in darkness or indirect light. When sprouted too long some seeds and


 beans may become bitter. Grains become sweeter on the fourth and fifth day


 of sprouting. Start new seeds every 3 days for a continuous suppy.


 


 ** Sprouting Chart


 


 Variety         Soaking Time    Dry Measure


                  Ready in


                   (hours)       QT.     1/2 gal


                   (days)


 


 Alfalfa              8          3 TB     6 TB


                      4-5 Clover 8 4 TB 8 TB


                      4-5 Mustard 8 1/4 cup 1/2 cup


                      4-5 Sesame 8 1/2 cup 3 cups


                      2-3 Sunflower 8 2 cups 4 cups


                      2-3 Lentils 12 1/2 cup 1 cup


                      2-5 Mung 12 1/2 cup 2 cups


                      3-5 Green Peas 12 1 cup 2 cups


                      2-3 Wheat & Rye 12 1 cup 2 cups 2-3


 


 Sprouting info and chart From: Rainbow Acres Natural Foods 13208 Washington


 Boulevard


                                    Los Angeles, CA 90066


       (Manufacturers of great sprouting jars) Formatted by: Dorie


 Villarreal