mike
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Post by mike on Oct 25, 2022 17:55:23 GMT -5
Last year, I started growing microgreens using the Mason Jar Method. It worked very well. I really like them on my low carb wraps.
I stopped when I started experiencing digestive issues. I've always been a little leery of the sanitation of the seeds. I did a thorough rinse but the issues persisted.
Do you suppose soaking them in hydrogen peroxide might help? I really like broccoli and mung bean sprouts in my wraps.
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Oct 26, 2022 6:29:28 GMT -5
Great question. I just started growing for Mark. He loved the radish ones and I am now growing broccoli. Would love to kmnow the answer as well.
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Oct 26, 2022 10:11:16 GMT -5
mike, did you always have both the broccoli and the bean sprouts at the same time...or even same day, I suppose? Did you ever try just one or the other? Do you ever have "issues" with these in their mature state? Asking as my DH has issues with broccoli. It is a favorite of his and we used to have it on a regular basis, until he became sensitive to it. He has no issues with bean sprouts.  I too am hoping that someone might have an answer for you on the Hydrogen Peroxide. I'm wanting to start some AG microgreens and just happen to have an available AG! 
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Post by darais211 on Oct 26, 2022 15:21:53 GMT -5
Mix a half liter of room temperature water with a couple teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide. Soak the seeds in hydrogen peroxide mixture for 5 minutes to kill bacteria commonly found on seed shells. Rinse the seeds thoroughly several times to get rid of any remaining hydrogen peroxide.
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mike
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Post by mike on Oct 26, 2022 15:50:53 GMT -5
Thank you. I prefer the broccoli sprouts. I usually make two types, one each in a quart mason jar. That is too much for me. I add seeds and water and rinse twice a day. I roll the seeds out on the glass trying to get them to cling to the glass as evenly spaced as possible. They are ready in less than 6 days or so.
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I too am hoping that someone might have an answer for you on the Hydrogen Peroxide. I'm wanting to start some AG microgreens and just happen to have an available AG! 
