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Post by mike on Jun 21, 2021 17:59:38 GMT -5
I decided to give this a try. Growing Mung Bean and Broccoli sprouts in mason jars. I picked up some screen sprouting lids and I rinse the seeds twice a day. On the top you can see a Mung Bean sprouting very nicely in the first 12 hours. On the bottom, you can see several Broccoli seeds braking open to sprout.  |
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Post by Sher on Jun 21, 2021 19:17:12 GMT -5
I like sprouts a lot better than microgreens. Those are going to be good!
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Post by Shawn on Jun 22, 2021 5:29:13 GMT -5
I am very interested in watching these.
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Post by mike on Jun 23, 2021 15:47:35 GMT -5
These are coming in nicely. Here are the Mung Bean Sprouts after a couple of days.  And despite my inability to take a decent picture of them, the Broccoli Sprouts are really rockin' and rollin'.  |
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Post by Shawn on Jun 23, 2021 16:25:05 GMT -5
Wow, they really are going to town!
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Post by Sher on Jun 23, 2021 17:20:58 GMT -5
That is wonderful!
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Post by mike on Jun 23, 2021 19:12:36 GMT -5
I couldn't stand that photo of the broccoli sprouts so I deleted it from Flickr. Here is a better one.  |
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Post by Shawn on Jun 24, 2021 3:14:59 GMT -5
Nice shot.
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Post by mike on Jun 24, 2021 16:13:29 GMT -5
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Post by Sher on Jun 24, 2021 16:54:39 GMT -5
Looks like delicious sandwich toppings are almost ready!
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Post by Shawn on Jun 25, 2021 5:21:18 GMT -5
What do they taste like?
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Post by mike on Jun 25, 2021 16:22:58 GMT -5
Yumm... I mixed shredded chicken breast, 4-cheese Mexican in mayo with pepper and Creole seasoning. I added a healthy amount of broccoli sprouts and wrapped it into a low carb tortilla. The sprouts are slightly spicy. They are much lighter and crisper than store bought. I love the texture! I have enough chicken mixture to try with the mung bean sprouts in a wrap for breakfast. I can't wait!
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Post by Shawn on Jun 26, 2021 2:11:29 GMT -5
They grow so fast. I have never had either, actually had micro anything. I might have to be adventurous one day and try.
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Post by mike on Jun 26, 2021 9:13:21 GMT -5
I had a wrap using the remaining chicken from last night. I used a lot of mung bean sprouts and two choi leaves. It was delicious. I think I like the broccoli better, but they are both great. The bean sprouts are getting huge. I used a lot this morning and the jar is full again already.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Jun 26, 2021 9:24:05 GMT -5
Now you are getting me interested in trying it, too!
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Post by mike on Jun 26, 2021 9:40:16 GMT -5
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Post by Sher on Jun 26, 2021 12:51:16 GMT -5
Wow! They make a lot of sprouts!
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Post by mike on Jun 27, 2021 10:04:24 GMT -5
A week later and the task is done. One bag each of broccoli and bean sprouts. Next time I will pull them earlier. The roots are developing too fast.  |
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Post by Sher on Jun 27, 2021 11:16:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the update.
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Post by mike on Jun 27, 2021 12:19:09 GMT -5
Your welcome. I just ordered some plastic mason type jars for doing this. My neuropathy in my hands and feet has caused too much glass to break in my household. I'm trying to replace it with plastic where I can.
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