Growing Alfalfa Sprouts
"Alfalfa sprouts are full of nutrition. Research shows that sprouts are loaded with antioxidants, and are full of protein, chlorophyll, vitamins and amino acids. Sprouts contain enzymes which digests themselves. They have a mild flavor, an abundant amount of nutrition, and easy to grow."
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- Ready In:
- 2mins
- Ingredients:
- 2
- Yields:
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2 cups
- Serves:
- 10
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of alfalfa sprout seeds
- 1 quart mason jar
directions
- Add 2 tablespoons of seed to a mason jar with strainer lid. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. First day, fill half way with water overnight to soak. Set out of direct sunlight and at room temperature, 70 degrees is optimal. The kitchen counter is fine. Rinse and drain twice a day. At the end of day 5 or the start of day 6 your sprouts will be ready to eat. Refrigerate your sprouts 8-12 hours after the final rinse and drain. Enjoy your sprouts in salads, sandwiches, or as a topping to any dish.
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Thank you for posting something about sprouting. In the summer, I would not recommend rinsing the seeds less than four times throughout the day as they easily sour in warm weather. In the winter, thrice daily will work. The moisture that is left behind from the rinse is what helps them to grow. In addition, I would cover the jars with cheesecloth and a rubber band to keep insects out and make it easier to strain the water and leave the seeds. You'll find that rinsing them three or four times daily makes the sprouts ready earlier. -
I love sprouts on my sandwiches and my grocer has stopped selling them, so I'm happy to know it isn't any big deal to grow my own. I took dogandwood's suggestion and rinsed them a few times a day, just to be sure nothing funky was going on in that jar. Thanks for posting your instructions! -
Adding this to my diet because my "pear" shape is getting riper, if you know what I mean. I used to be an "apple" and now I'm wondering if there are pants made for a "watermelon". Looks like I'm working on become the "fruit bowl of life" shape. Good thing my husband likes fruit.
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Kathy Kafka is a 50 year old mom of four children and owner of Complete Natural Blends, a company that offers natural products for natural health. Kathy lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has a B.S. in Human Sciences from Florida State University and a Masters in Business Administration from Barry University. Complete Natural Blends is a company that is committed to providing the highest quality products, and educating those wanting to learn. Products include: The Complete Natural Intestinal Cleanse, Rooibos Detox Tea, Rooibos A.D.D. Tea, Rooibos Tea Products, Alfalfa Sprout Seeds, and other natural products.
