Sprouting and Wheatgrass Questions

[fitme40]

I just got done reading an interesting book, The Raw Truth. In it is a lot of good information on sprouting but I'd like some first hand information if anyone has tried it. I did a search and way back in 2006 there is a post where Kathryn had ordered some stuff from Sproutman to try. Just want some tips and suggestions if anyone has any. Also, does anyone grow their own wheatgrass?

 

[kathryn]

I sprout quite a bit.
I've used different growers (manual and automatic), but I've discovered that what works for me is
1) the old Mason-jar method (requiring quart or 1/2 gallon wide-mouth mason jars, a screen lid ---www.sproutpeople.com has really good ones--and a dish-drying rack that allows you to tilt the jars upside-down at a 45-degree angle: i have an old-fashioned wooden one). This works best for green sprouts (I like a clover, alfalfa, broccoli mix).

2) for beans and other non-green sprouts, these http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Sprout-S...11X2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1297176200&sr=8-8 work really well.

I've never grown wheat grass (when I wanted wheat grass, I ordered frozen stuff from www.dynamicgreens.com ).

 

[elsie3]

I absolutely love the 'Sprout Master' sprouting trays. I have one large and 3 mini trays. They stack (thus saving counter space), and each tray has a removable divider, so you can do 2 different sprouts in one tray.

My only problem is remembering to rinse 2x/day--forgot to rinse mine last night.

 

[kathryn]

I absolutely love the 'Sprout Master' sprouting trays. I have one large and 3 mini trays. They stack (thus saving counter space), and each tray has a removable divider, so you can do 2 different sprouts in one tray.

My only problem is remembering to rinse 2x/day--forgot to rinse mine last night.

I have those, too, but don't use them very often. They do make 'prettier' green sprouts: like nice 'styled' hair rather than a ratty mess, LOL! And using an OTT light (especially in winter) to green broccoli sprouts grown in these trays makes them really dark and pretty.

I just don't like cleaning the roots out of the holes.

 

[elsie3]

I just don't like cleaning the roots out of the holes.

Good point--but a dishwashing brush does pretty well. It is a factor if you're considering what sprouter to go with, though.

 

[janiejoey]

I grow and use wheatgrass all the time.

I get a rectangular plastic container about 2" high, (about a little longer than cake size) with holes in the bottom. Then of course another container that is a little more shallow than the container itself to catch the water. You can get them at any place that sell garden stuff.

Place growing medium up to about an inch to an inch and a half (peat moss, garden soil... even straw)

Evenly spread seeds on top and lightly water once a day. Keep it moist. You can spread the seeds better by rolling a light cylinder shape object over the seeds.

You need a wheatgrass juicer. Any thing else will not suffice and the wheatgrass will cause damage. Can get one on the internet for I think about $50 maybe a little less. Manual.

When the wheatgrass has grown about 8-10 inches tall, cut about 1 to 1 1/2" from the growing medium. All you need to use is about a fourth of the cake size container each time, to get about 2-3 oz. of liquid. You also can let it regrow once more, so you get around 8 servings. I believe it takes about a little over a week or so before you harvest.

Wheatgrass stains, so be very careful. It's like a consistency of ink. Very dark, very rich and oh so good for you.

I haven't grown any for while, and I sure need some. Thank you for the reminder.

I also sprout other seeds as Kathryn does. Works very well. Never thought of a dish washer rack though. Have to try that.

Hope that helps.

Janie