Comments on: Sprouting Seeds

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:29:29 +0000

Great article. I am an amateur at sprouting myself but I’m determined to get the nutrition sprouts offer into my diet.

Last week I went to a local farmers market and there was a lady there that sold a sprouting lid to a large mason jar. She said it’s how her grandma taught her to sprout. I’m trying it right now. It’s all the same process as you’ve explained above but with a screw on lid. I’ll let you know what I think. If it works I’ll find her contact info for those interested. The lid was under $5.

By: Sincerely, Emily

Sincerely, Emily — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:53:42 +0000

HI – I know your post is coming up on a year old, but thought I would comment anyway.I just started the soaking last night and rinsed. very exciting. thanks for your information and great photos. All I could find was a “zesty” sprouting seed mix and that should be fine. I have poured the unsed seeds into a glass jar – is that an “ok” way to store them? nothing on the package to give me that type of info. thanks again, Emily

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:33:19 +0000

I actually take the cloth napkin off to do the real draining, and use the bottom side of a strainer/colander. Then I replace the cloth napkin, tilt it up, and let any remaining drain out. this method works well! I have tried draining directly with the cloth napkin, and it works fine most of the time.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:58:56 +0000

Thanks so much for all the pictures and step-by-step info. You’ve explained it so well. I’ve tried sprouting sunflower seeds before the sprout didn’t grow beyond even an eighth of an inch. I know they were raw, but they were not labeled for sprouting, and they had been in my cabinet a few months (not the fridge). Armed with all this information though, and seeing how great your sprouts look, I’m definitely going to try again.

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:20:44 +0000

Funny you should write about sprouting this week- I just wrote a post about sprouting grains, and also legumes and seeds, a couple days ago. Personally, I haven’t done much with seeds yet, although that is my next step. For now, I have done a lot with different kinds of grains, as well as chickpeas and lentils.

I like your idea of just using the cloth napkin. Did it seem to drain well enough? I was just planning to cut some mesh to fit a jar, but maybe I will give the cloth a try first. Thanks!

By: Candace

Candace — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:38:19 +0000

I also sprout!
I bought a double layer sprouter from Urban Homemaker that I love. Once the seeds are sprouted in it, you can use it as a vented container in the fridge.
I’ve sprouted wheat berries too, and it is just as easy.

By: Laura@heavenlyhomemakers

Laura@heavenlyhomemakers — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:27:43 +0000

Hmm, I keep telling myself to start sprouting my seeds…and that surely it isn’t hard. Thanks for writing this out. Like most things, this doesn’t look hard…it’s just a matter of doing it! And I think it would be fun to watch the process of the seeds sprouting!