Days to Sprout: short sprouts 2 days, Chinese bean sprouts 5-6 days
Best Sprouting Methods: Jar or Sprouting Tray
Optimal Soak Time: 4-8 hours
Special sprouting directions (jar method):
SOAK- Put 3-5 Tbsp. seed in a wide mouth jar. Cover with mesh and secure with rubber band. Add water, swirl, and drain. Add 1 cup cool water and soak for 4 to 8 hours. Drain well.
RINSE - 2-4 times a day, refill jar with cool water, swirl, and drain. Invert jar and prop at an angle in a sink or bowl. Mung bean sprouts do best with lots of rinsing - 3 to 4 times a day if possible.
ENJOY - Ready to eat in 2 to 5 days. Refrigerate to store. Sprouts can be refrigerated for up to two weeks in a sealed container. (Sprouts store best when they are fairly dry- do not store immediately after rinsing.)
Special sprouting directions (tray method):
Use the tray method to grow tall straight Chinese bean sprouts. Grow mung bean sprouts in the dark - light causes bitterness.
SOAK- Cover the bottom of the sprouting tray with one single layer of seed. Place the tray and seeds in a dish of water and soak for 4 to 8 hours. (Alternatively, once you've measured your seeds in the tray, you can put the seeds in a bowl, fill the bowl with water, and soak for 4 to 8 hours.) Drain well.
RINSE - 2-4 times a day, rinse the seeds. Either rinse under a tap of running water, or use a spray bottle to mist well. Tip the tray to the side to drain well. Mung bean sprouts do best with lots of rinsing - 3 to 4 times a day if possible.
ENJOY - Ready to eat in 4 to 6 days. Refrigerate to store. Sprouts can be refrigerated for up to two weeks in a sealed container. (Sprouts store best when they are fairly dry- do not store immediately after rinsing.)
NutritionGreat source of protein and very good source of vitamins B6 & C, calcium, iron, magensium, potassium, and amino acids.
Yield1/2 cup of dry seed yeilds 2.5 cups of sprouts.
Storage & Shelf LifeOur seeds should sprout well for a year after you purchase them, if stored in a cool dry place. If you’d like to extend the germination life of your seeds, store them in the fridge. If you store your seeds in the freezer, they’ll last almost indefinitely.
