Sprouting My Own Sprouts

[Barriehie]

What with bean sprouts being in a can or dubiously fresh and expensive around here I'm going to try sprouting some lentils. I've been sprouting things for my garden so this should be about the same!

I'm starting with a soak with the water temp initially at 75°F.

 

[badjak]

What with bean sprouts being in a can or dubiously fresh and expensive around here I'm going to try sprouting some lentils. I've been sprouting things for my garden so this should be about the same!

I'm starting with a soak with the water temp initially at 75°F.View attachment 144344

Enjoy.
I don't think I tried lentils....

I got a batch of mung beans on the go.
They are soaking in unknown temperature of water

 

[JAS_OH1]

I've got seeds and a sprouting jar in my cabinet, thanks for the reminder. I like using glass mason jars. It's pretty amazing how a small amount of seeds can yield so much.

 

[Barriehie]

I soaked these for 3 hours and now they're like this until something happens.

 

[Morning Glory]

I've put some green lentils to sprout. They are a little old so not sure if they will work.

 

[Barriehie]

I've put some green lentils to sprout. They are a little old so not sure if they will work.

I've no idea how old these are. I should think if they're going to sprout they'll be swelling and splitting soon enough.

 

[karadekoolaid]

Lentils will sprout. I'd give them a day or so soaking in water (just enough to cover them) and see how they go.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Not all products will sprout, or will be very slow to sprout because they are often irradiated to help preserve them and stop sprouting.

I've had the most success with organic products.

 

[JAS_OH1]

Not all products will sprout, or will be very slow to sprout because they are often irradiated to help preserve them and stop sprouting.

I've had the most success with organic products.

Mine were purchased as sprouting seeds.

 

[ZCook]

Good idea - haven't done in a while.
Absolutely love sprouts. Fun to do too. I usually use a large glass jar with mesh secured over the mouth - easy to give them a rinse and drain the water then slightly invert the jar and give shake every so often.

 

[badjak]

I do the same as ZCook
My mung beans are starting. Commercial pack, not for sprouting, but it works.
I should try some others later, dried green beans & chick peas. Just a tiny bit to see if it works

 

[Morning Glory]

I've no idea how old these are. I should think if they're going to sprout they'll be swelling and splitting soon enough.

My lentils were showing signs of sprouting this morning when I got up. Given that I put them (without soaking) on the sill at 5 pm yesterday, that is fast: 15 hours.

 

[Barriehie]

Mine were purchased as sprouting seeds.

Sometimes seeds, to grow, are treated with anti-fungals and other such things.

 

[Barriehie]

My lentils were showing signs of sprouting this morning when I got up. Given that I put them (without soaking) on the sill at 5 pm yesterday, that is fast: 15 hours.

Mine are sprouting! It's been 23 hours.

 

[Barriehie]

Not all products will sprout, or will be very slow to sprout because they are often irradiated to help preserve them and stop sprouting.

I've had the most success with organic products.

Sometimes they're even coated!