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Post by Sher on Jul 8, 2021 21:01:19 GMT -5
I finally figured out how to get mike 's original post at the start of this thread. Sher
That's a great tip, mike . I think I will try growing the sprouts, too. Do you notice how often I copy your ideas? "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." Thanks for all the inspiration.  Note: i intended for Mike's Sprouts intro post with photo to be the first post when I moved the thread, but it ended up at the bottom. Sorry for the inexperienced mod error.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 9, 2021 4:46:09 GMT -5
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Post by mike on Jul 9, 2021 16:24:45 GMT -5
Thank you. Sher, I'd try a mix of broccoli, alfalfa and clover. It grows really fast. The taste is good. And very little fuss. I just got some radish seeds. I will try those out next week. I have that mix in the fridge now that I had in two wraps today. I also have a jar of just clover ready to refrigerate before bed. Plus, I have another jar of the mix I just started today. I'm still trying to figure out the best timing for my schedule.
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Post by Sher on Jul 9, 2021 18:03:31 GMT -5
mike , instead of ordering the seeds separately, I bought the 8 oz. package of this mixture, which includes your suggestions.
I am excited about trying them.
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Post by mike on Jul 9, 2021 18:20:00 GMT -5
This is how simple this growing sprouts is. 1. In the afternoon, put the seeds in water. The quart jar on the right are the radish seeds I just received. The jar on the left is a mixture of broccoli, clover and alfalfa I like quite a bit. Here is a link to that mixture: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PJF3R7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1I soaked the seed mixture last night. This morning, I dumped the water. I rolled the seeds around jar so they would stick to the glass. I use some wide mouth sprouting lids with a screen so you don't even need to open the jar. A link to those lids is below. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088RC79RH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1I rinse and dump the water before I leave for work, when I get home from work, and before bed. Your sprouts should be ready in 4 to 7 days. If you let them grow too long, you will see the roots developing. I don't like that. The mixture is usually ready in 4 days or less.  Here are perfect sprouts:  |
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Post by mike on Jul 9, 2021 18:46:19 GMT -5
I like your mixture, Sher. I am just trying radishes for the first time. My very first try was with mung beans. I let those grow too long.
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Post by campingcorgis on Jul 9, 2021 19:15:15 GMT -5
I love sprouts. Mung bean and Alfalfa would be favs around here. With Mikey's gut issues, I have to watch what he eats. Broccoli, once a favorite...and, well still would be, but the issues it causes aren't worth the indulgence. Sigh. As long as he avoids broccoli, he generally sleeps well and avoids much of his colitis issues. But we love mung bean sprouts with Asian dishes and salad. I love alfalfa sprouts with sandwiches. The jar method seems very intriguing. I may have to consider that for the near future!  |
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Post by Sher on Jul 9, 2021 20:12:07 GMT -5
mike, if I had known Amazon had good sprouting seeds, I would have bought them there. But I wasn't sure about ordering them from there.
I did add those lids to my cart. Thanks for the link -- and the examples of how to do the sprouting.
Since I didn't order my seeds from Amazon, it's going to take them a while to get here. In the meantime, I'll watch yours grow!
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Post by Happy on Jul 10, 2021 16:24:37 GMT -5
The jar method seems very intriguing. I may have to consider that for the near future!  campingcorgis, the jar method is very productive, and I like that it uses glass rather than plastic. (Less likely to leach chemicals?)
But it does take a lot of time to keep well-rinsed. I'm ordering this stainless steel tray. Maybe it will be easier to keep the sprouts clean?
I'll keep you posted.
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Post by Happy on Jul 10, 2021 16:31:43 GMT -5
mike , if I had known Amazon had good sprouting seeds, I would have bought them there. But I wasn't sure about ordering them from there. Sher, as much as I like Amazon's speedy shipping, I rarely buy things that I put in or on my body from there. As you probably know, Amazon doesn't screen/test the products they sell, and I'm concerned about counterfeits, additives, pathogens, etc.
I buy my sprouting/microgreen seeds from JohnnySeeds or from TrueLeafMarket. They test for pathogens and have lot numbers, etc.
I'm more loosey-goosey about where I get seeds for my AG, though. MiGardner has great prices, and the seeds are (I think) all from Michigan. But their selection isn't the greatest.
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Post by Sher on Jul 10, 2021 17:22:11 GMT -5
Happy , I did order mine from True Leaf.
I have read that to make sure there are no pathogens on microgreen or sprouting seeds, you can add a teaspoon of H202 to the soaking water for 15 minutes. You can also do that in the final rinse water before you eat them to eliminate any danger of salmonella or other pathogens.
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Post by mike on Jul 11, 2021 9:57:15 GMT -5
I like the idea of using hydrogen peroxide. But the difference with water is one oxygen atom. Putting one teaspoon in with water would just turn it into water, wouldn't it? Of course, the hydrogen peroxide you buy is only a 3% solution already. I think misting it on the finished sprouts and rinsing them would probably do more good? Don't you think?
I like the idea, thanks.
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Post by Sher on Jul 11, 2021 11:20:17 GMT -5
mike , you don't leave the H2O2 in all the time. Yes, it will just break down.
The idea is to soak the seeds for a short while in a little water and peroxide to kill any organisms that might be on them, pour that off, and replace with plain water. You can do it while soaking and before eating, to kill any mold or bacteria that may have developed.
I learned about soaking the seeds in peroxide before planting while watching a commercial microgreen growing operation on Youtube.
I think misting and rinsing them before eating would be even better.
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Post by Sher on Jul 11, 2021 16:09:26 GMT -5
I am copying and moving Mike's sprouting thread to its own thread so people can find the information more easily.
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Post by mike on Jul 11, 2021 17:02:35 GMT -5
OK, I guess you might want to see how they are doing. Notice the Radish seeds on the right are no longer soak ing two days later.
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Post by Sher on Jul 11, 2021 18:06:18 GMT -5
Wow! That was fast!
Let us know how spicy they are.
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Post by Sher on Jul 11, 2021 18:19:45 GMT -5
Khang Starr has some suggestions on finding cheap sprouting seeds at grocery stores.
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Post by mike on Jul 11, 2021 18:39:08 GMT -5
Thanks Sher.
I haven't tried the radish sprouts yet. I read they taste like radishes, but are milder. I will try some on a wrap tomorrow night. I just finished an old fashioned loaf wrap with clover sprouts and spicy ranch.
I've been having difficulties with low sugar today. It's driving me crazy because I don't feel bad, just tired. I just got back from a short walk, and my sugar is borderline low again. Jeez! I didn't even take insulin.
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Post by Sher on Jul 11, 2021 21:03:13 GMT -5
That's scary, mike. I just said a prayer for you. Take care. |
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Post by mike on Jul 11, 2021 21:18:52 GMT -5
Thank you. And now, it's high. I can't win for losin'. Grrr...
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