Essentially, sprouts are plant seeds that have germinated successfully and can be considered “baby” plants.
There are many different kinds of sprouts that you might grow, each with its own benefits and flavoring.
Plants from which you only eat the fruits (such as tomatoes and peppers) aren’t appropriate.
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An important note: only purchase seeds specifically intended for sprouting.
These seeds are chemical-free and cleaned so that they’re pathogen-free.
You don’t want a side dose of salmonella or e. Coli with your sprouts!
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If you’re looking to grow sprouts in a jar, here are some general steps to follow.
see to it the seeds only take up about 1/4 of the jar, as they will expand.
Cover them with approximately 2 inches of warm water.
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Cover the jar with the cheesecloth and secure it with the canning lid ring or a rubber band.
Allow the mixture to sit overnight.
The seeds should never be allowed to dry out completely or allowed to stand in water.
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After harvesting them in that state, give the sprouts a final rinse, removing any unsprouted seeds.
Dry and store the sprouts in a covered bowl.
Use them within a week of harvesting.
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