BROCCOLI SEED SPROUTING 101 // How to use a mason jar sprouting kit

[@stuartsullenbarger2023]

Great video....this is how I do my broccoli sprouts....but after 5 days I put them in a sunny window for a day to green up and they will grow a little more....really good for you.

[@tabathaogost4982]

And then what do you do, ready to eat and keep them in the fridge in teh same jar? Or do you move them to another container?

[@marykayriley]

@@tabathaogost4982 sorry this reply is so late! But what i do to finish is dunk the sprouts in a big bowl of water, scoop off the brown seed husks that float to the top and then finally run the sprouts through my salad spinner to get all the moisture out of there. Then yes, they go right back into that jar with a solid lid instead of the strainer lid and into the fridge. Eat within 3 or 4 days is my timeframe.

[@stuartsullenbarger2023]

Hi... I take them out of the mason jar and lay them out on a paper towel to dry a bit then u transfer them to a Tupperware container with a paper towel at the bottom of container and put in the fridge...

[@dgdigital2659]

​@@stuartsullenbarger2023this is how I do it but sprouts in the refrigerator like a little air so using a grapes container from the grocery store works great lots of room it's vented just put a paper towel on the bottom and you're all set 👍

[@jillmarie4155]

Thanks for the great advice. My kit arrives tomorrow.

[@psycoticreaction9135]

Thanks....now I see how I was doing this COMPLETELY WRONG. I am going to use this method.

[@arpeemac]

Very high in sulforaphane which is a really potent anti-cancer compound

[@mrnm6482]

Very true. You can also soak your sprouts in 70C water for 10 minutes to release more sulforaphane

[@screwcabshlongbox]

Where do these sprouts get there nutrients from if it can't get it from soil?

[@samanthahoos9827]

Thank you! I just got sprouting lids and excited to grow sprouts from myself (and my chickens). 😊

[@marykayriley]

That's great! I hope you have great results 😄

[@Cowtownmama1951]

We LOVE sprouts…. And they are a treat for our chickens.

[@karlredmond2925]

I buy broccoli/ calabrese organic non gmo seeds , not broccoli rab , a different plant , i use a colander and a pan of water , to submerge and remove unsprouted seeds , freeze them and add them to smoothies, and drink instantly , the blending / chewing action , releases the glucoraphanin a precursor to sulforaphane, thanks for the lovely video ....🎉🎉🎉

[@Therealnighthawk]

Soak once for 5 hours drain, rinse every day and drain repeat until sprouted

[@geraldwalsh6489]

These are also goodfor prostate cancer which i have. I will be growing em

[@gdibble]

🌱 *Best seed sprouting tutorial.* Thanks so much for your simple and easy to follow method. Absolutely appreciate it! _Keep making this excellent content._ 🙏

[@alexitselentis7904]

Thanks you for the tips well presented 🥇 Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@realrussclarke]

They look great and so do you! Thanks for a great video starting my sprouts today

[@lunapuckles2577]

Appreciate this video. Especially liked the tip about rolling the jar to separate the seeds for better germination. I was doing the exact opposite and shaking the seeds all together into one big lump. First time doing this. I'm on day 3. I have some sprouting action going on but just went and gave the jar a nice roll to separate out the sprouts. Great video!

[@marykayriley]

@@lunapuckles2577 im doing the exact same thing today, Im on day 3 too!

[@garvinshands2135]

This is the easiest and probably safest way to sprout anything.

[@dianesmith9380]

Ok! I got the seeds! Im going to do it!!

[@New2Napa]

Great video! Very clear instructions and helpful tips. I got my first kit today and I’m excited to get started. Thanks for the tips!

[@elizabethdinny7894]

Me too! Can’t wait!

[@leeniesevy-perahia7911]

I like that you conserve water…..great video….i don’t sprout them for so many days….and they have been fine for decades but I will try longer…

[@En1337Rich]

amazing.

[@mitubogoogle]

very good and straight to the point

[@derekthelimodriver5890]

Very helpful. I just started my first day.. Well see how they end up

[@geenee7875]

Great video! Thank you!

[@rosemarydelorenzo6711]

So easy to follow thank you 🙏

[@dat219]

Very nice classic background music and super good video. Thanks

[@roberth.9558]

Well done. Thank you for the instruction.

[@seanmccarty9134]

Great vid! I purchased through your links and have grown my first batch. Question; do you store them in the fridge once they've sprouted? And, about how long are they good for? Thanks.

[@Therealnighthawk]

Best instructions

[@xbhv7576]

Nice video🎥

[@sequoiagrace5602]

I bought a sprouting jar a couple years ago with some almost fully germinated non GMO Tom's bean sprouts (the shelf life is still good, luckily) and will be trying this today! Great video, thank you :) Roughly, one sprouted, how long do they remain edible? I'd imagine they're stored in the fridge, thank you!

[@SkyGizmmo]

Succinct great content 😊thanx❤

[@Pleasure_Baron]

FYI, everyone, the water certainly does not have to be room temp. I use my filtered tap water and have great results, as does Dr. Rhonda Patrick.

[@marykayriley]

I love Rhonda, she is the reason I started sprouting!

[@alexandroshellas8524]

I'm trying sprouting now. I need to rinse in morning.....do it twice each day.

[@redicej5843]

Nice method, will try this! Thanks

[@Spurrific13]

You are very pretty! Great video, btw. I'm a beginner but already addicted.

[@SusieCueZ]

I have two of those mason type sprouting jars with the screen lid. My question is, how do I dehull the sprouts? The easiest best way...👍

[@marykayriley]

The best way I've found is to put the sprouts in a large bowl of water and gently push them down under the water repeatedly..the hulls will float up and you scoop them off. You have to repeat this process a few times and even then you won't get all of them but it's better than nothing

[@mrcyr5685]

Thank u so much for this video and i VERY APPRECIATE The FREE PDF File.. i just made the download, God Bless You! Keep Up the Great Work -Josh

[@SassyLeeHillius]

I enjoyed your video it’s a fun thing and nutritious but after 5 days do I put them in the sun or not ever? Thanks

[@marykayriley]

Thank you for watching my video! I usually put my fully sprouted jars on a sunny windowsill on day 6 (or whatever day that they are fully sprouted for you) before putting them in the fridge for storing. 10 minutes on each side is fine, I turn them around every few minutes to make sure they all get a little exposure. It isn't necessary to do this, but a little extra chlorophyll never hurts!

[@splunge2222]

Just a reminder that most of these "kits" can be made from common household objects. I use a loaf pan, an old spice shaker in the back to raise the jar, a mason jar covered by a mesh bag for the spouts and a rubberband, and a large bottlecap in front to keep the jar from hitting the front. Much cheaper and better for the environment than buying a special purpose setup.

[@pandorasullivan777]

Nice! TY. I was trying to think ‘outside the box’ on this, as I don’t have the invert rack. I will try this.

[@forhisgloryga]

Great video, but since this was a year ago, you probably figured out you should have sat them in water so the empty shells could float to the top to be removed. I wonder what type of broccoli this was. I am using organic watham broccoli.

[@kevinleon7772]

Hi! My kit came with a dark sleeve. Do you recommend using that?

[@marykayriley]

@@kevinleon7772 there is tons of confusion and information online on this topic, while some seeds germinate better in darkness some need do better in the light and some some don't care either way. I have never kept my seeds in the dark during germination, just kept them on the counter in indirect light and have had excellent results. Once leaves form the sprout begins converting light into chlorophyll, so plants need sunlight to grow. Do a comparison and see if darkness during the first couple days makes a difference

[@kevinleon7772]

What a thoughtful response! Thank you! The sleeves had a weird chemically smell that wouldn't go away so I disposed of them. I am keeping my jars in my main oven since that is rarely used. 😊

[@bobbyboombeck]

What do you do after they have sprouted? Do you continue to rinse them? Put them in the fridge? How do you care for them after you start eating them? Thanks.

[@marykayriley]

@@bobbyboombeck no don't rinse anymore after that. Dump them into a lidded bowl with a damp paper towel and keep them in the fridge, eat them within a few days

[@yvonnerenoult1819]

My order came with black sleeves but no instructions on when to put the sleeves on the jars. I noticed you didn’t include sleeves in your instructions. Maybe i have a new model. I wish I knew what to do with these sleeves! Lol!

[@marykayriley]

@@yvonnerenoult1819 it is a common practice in gardening to keep seeds shielded from light during the germination phase. However I have never kept my broccoli seeds in the dark and as you saw in the video have had great results. I did a bit of reading on this topic online and found out that just as I have experienced when sprouting broccoli seeds that some seeds thrive in darkness during germination while others do not. I didn't go too far into depth researching it so my results are anecdotal at best, but I have had great yields without the dark

[@smurfk2144]

Is it normal for broccoli seeds to have a smell when they srpout? I've already discarded two jars in the day 4 because of it...

[@Jam-m7m]

Anyone have a method of getting rid of the black outer seed hull quickly 😊 thanks in advance

[@theuniboober]

I saw a video where someone just put all their sprouts in a plastic colander and then dunked that in a big bowl of water and gently sifted the sprouts. A majority of the hulls came floating to the surface and were easily skimmed off. Another grower used a salad spinner.

[@MarkDabid]

I would like to know as well....thank you.

[@duckbrew]

I've tried your method but my seeds were getting to waterlogged even when tilted..They just came out damp and kinda gross. I'm experimenting now with just simply spraying them down good with water. Not nearly as damp. So far so good. Day 4

[@marykayriley]

Do you live in a humid climate? I know when they're too wet it just doesn't work out. Good airflow is key. Two things i can think of that might help -- less seeds in the jars and maybe set them up next to a small fan so they're getting more airflow. Good luck

[@duckbrew]

@@marykayriley good tips! Thx 👍

[@duckbrew]

@@marykayriley Much more success getting more airflow into jar whereas before had a kitchen towel over it,thus impeding some airflow. Just setting jar tilted,no cover it seemed to make alot of diff. I see alot of people putting jar in a dark spot but, I think they do just as good on counter in kitchen getting some light! Day 6 not quite the volume you got out of yours. But I keep trying. Pretty happy tho. Jar was about 75% full this time. Thanks 4 the tips!

[@claudiaconcepcion9107]

Does ot have to be filtered water to soak and rinse? Can it be tap water? Where I live tap water is drinkable.

[@marykayriley]

If your tap is good then sure it's fine, most of us whose tap water smells like chlorine use the filtered stuff

[@sopoelectrician]

So what do you do with them once sprouted? Basic favorite recipe?

[@marykayriley]

I'm honestly not much of a cook, so I don't do anything with sprouts but put them on salads or just grab a fork and eat them right out of the jar

[@gandalf1380]

My first time growing sprouts and last night I forgot to rinse them, so I only rinsed them once in the morning yesterday. Will they be ok?

[@marykayriley]

You'll know soon enough, keep rinsing and give them the sniff test. If they start to smell bad or don't look like they are thriving then you may want to compost those and start fresh

[@2bit156]

Hey Mary, thank you for your great video. In your expert opinion, how long should I leave my seeds in the jars more? They have sprouted very nicely however they don’t have any green leaves but I’d say the sprouts are twice the size of the seeds. I guess what I’m asking is when should I eat these bad boys?

[@marykayriley]

Hi it sounds like you had a decent harvest but as you have seen finished sprouts yield can easily be many times the size of the seeds they started as. You can eat sprouts at any point in the process. In fact eating sprouts when they're yellow and tender is when they have the highest sulphoraphane content and a milder flavor too. But you probably want a bigger harvest next time right? Maybe try putting an extra little scoop of seeds in there? If all your seeds in the jar sprouted then you've got the room for more

[@2bit156]

@@marykayriley appreciate the advice.

[@WindGlitch]

are you supposed to keep the jar out of the sun? low light? complete darkness? Ive grown microgreen greens under a light before but never did it liket his in a jar. I want to try this method

[@marykayriley]

I leave the jars on the countertop for the duration of the sprouting process exposed to indirect light. I keep them out of direct sunlight.

[@yekaneast]

This is a really random question, but what is that brand of soap at 2:00? With the deer on it? Thank you!

[@marykayriley]

Hi i don't know, it's gone and i threw the bottle away but i know i got it at Tuesday Morning

[@peterbrown2882]

Good video. But, how long are they put in the dark for, before exposing them to normal light ?

[@marykayriley]

I didn't put them in the dark at any point, i know many people do and that is often a part of seed germination. But they worked out great without it.

[@peterbrown2882]

@@marykayriley Thanks. I'll give it a try myself.

[@kellyb8237]

1 year later, has the stainless steel lid rust yet? On Amazon website, reviewers say they eventually rust. Have you sprouted KALE ? I have not any success. Maybe I got old seeds. Took a week to get the tails and not much growth. smell was too funky , did not want to risk a trip to ER, so I threw the batch out. 😢

[@marykayriley]

Yes the lids do tend to get rust after awhile. I've replaced my metal ones with plastic ones. I have never tried sprouting kale, I don't have much luck with it in general, I'd bet sprouting it is extra challenging. Yes def not worth illness!

[@elizabethdinny7894]

I put all types of green leafy greens- salad types in aerogarden I can eat all year with just cutting leaves as they keep growing

[@naforul]

I tryed to buy the product using the amazon link but they sell a different product now.

[@marykayriley]

@@naforul yeah that exact kit is no longer available. But all the other ones are very similar in function, i know i substituted a similar one a few months ago but maybe that one is sold out too... Just get any inverted jar kit, they all work the same way, but i recommend getting one that has plastic lids instead of metal

[@asdf89sdf]

What sauce or dressing do you put on the sprouts? Do I just eat them plain?

[@marykayriley]

Usually I just eat them right out of the jar, but they're great on salads, in sandwiches, even in tacos and omelets. They go well with pretty much any kind of sauce/dressing or in any preparation

[@anitaclark1459]

Hi Good morning Where can I purchase that set and different sprouts Thk u

[@icecoffee8380]

Very well done honey.

[@dreamphoenix]

Thank oyu.

[@justinsmith5467]

Do we eat the seeds too?

[@sherrigodbey9244]

Did you determine in your sprouting experiment how the old seeds compared to the fresh seeds as far as the quality of their sprout and volume of sprouts?

[@marykayriley]

I saw no difference really, maybe a slightly less robust volume in the older seeds than the newer ones but both jars were really full of sprouts and there was no distinguishable taste difference. Based on this experiment I can say I wouldn't give up on old seeds if you have them.

[@CarbageMan]

Usually, a few more of the older seeds would have died, based on the time they've been sitting and environmental conditions. I used to have a client that was a seed producer, and they kept the seeds under climate control. They actually tested the germination rate of their seeds and sold them as "pure live seed," which basically meant they over-filled the container to accommodate for the seeds that would not sprout.

[@genuvsal3397]

Do you eat the seed shells? If not, how do you get rid of them?

[@marykayriley]

I usually do just eat them as they don't really bother me. But some people dislike them, they can be bitter and get stuck in your teeth. The way I've seen it done is to dunk your finished sprouts in a deep bowl under slowly running cold water, kinda massage them under the water, and the husks will float to the top so you can scoop them away bit by bit. It is a little time consuming and it doesn't get rid of all of them. I always wonder how the ones in the store are so clean of them

[@jackieadams6968]

Can you use the water for something else rather than waste it by pouring it down the sink?

[@marykayriley]

Yes I usually pour it into a houseplant. I didn't get a shot of that, but i mention it towards the end

[@mh-rp7yy]

Can you use lime juice as a steriliser

[@marykayriley]

@@mh-rp7yy i don't know, I've never done that. To sterilize what, the seeds?

[@beckygarcia4416]

Are broccoli sprouts the best? I’m going to start sprouting, but I don’t know which seeds to try.

[@dr.tobiasgoodfellow5174]

Mung beans sprouts are the tastiest.

[@splunge2222]

Johns Hopkins says that broccoli sprouts have way higher sulforaphane than anything else which has been shown to fight cancer (50x mature broccoli.)

[@rblanks2050]

is the process with brocolli sprouts stinky? when i buy them my family gets bent out of shape from the smell.

[@marykayriley]

The very thing that makes them a lil funky smelling is the best thing about them--sulphoraphane does have a certain odor and that's true pretty much no matter what sprouting method you use. The quicker you eat them the better!

[@rblanks2050]

@@marykayriley figured as much. how important is direct sunlight? if i put it in the basement less likely to get family pushback

[@sowmindful1501]

I’m having a problem of my broccoli seeds gelling up like chia seeds, they even did this within one hour, and then I’m unable to drain them properly, do you have any solution to this problem?

[@marykayriley]

I'm going to be honest, I have no idea why that's happening. It has never happened to me. I just did a bunch of Google searching and the issue wasn't really being addressed anywhere. Most of the articles on the web refer to Chia seeds when it comes to gelling and the science behind it is complicated but it has everything to do with their chemical composition which is very different from broccoli seeds. So I don't know why that is happening to you, the only thing i can suggest is that maybe somehow that batch of seeds got some chia seeds or other mucilage-producing seeds mixed into it and are messing up the whole batch. Maybe start with some new seeds.

[@seant6731]

How long do they keep after day 6, & can you freeze them?

[@marykayriley]

I have never frozen them so I don't know. And also mine never last six days, ive always eaten them way before that. But id guess that by day 6 they would be past their prime; the earlier sprouts are eaten the more potent their health benefits are. Sulphoraphane content is highest when the sprouts are young. So I don't sprout in big batches, I make a jar or two and eat them up in a couple days. I keep a constant cycle of jars going so that i never run out and they're always fresh

[@seant6731]

@@marykayriley thanks. You’re a legend. I’m soaking mine now. Reminder set to 5 hours time 😃.

[@jeyk7188]

Hi, how do you storage the sprouts in the refrigerator and for long long can I keep them? Thank you

[@marykayriley]

I just pop a lid on the jar (i use Ball jars and plastic screw on lids are available on Amazon, i have a link to them in my description) and keep them in the fridge. I try to eat them as quickly as i can, within a couple days. The sulphoraphane content is highest (and they're most tasty) when they're fresh and young

[@SaveShelterAnimals]

what size is the Mason jar. And what is best company to buy seeds from. thanks

[@marykayriley]

amzn.to/3pfoR5d those are the exact seeds i used... The jar is 25oz/750ml

[@SaveShelterAnimals]

@@marykayriley the seeds don't say organic. Does that mean they can be sprayed with chemicals? What is the kit with the Mason Jars and stands you use. Do I need something so bad bacteria or mold doesn't grown. Thanks a lot

[@garygarofalo2635]

Where did you find that cool Kenlex tray/kit?

[@marykayriley]

I got it on Amazon, it's not available on there anymore though

[@husnaimran7874]

Hey , amazing video and very helpful for beginners like me. I was wondering the mason jar capacity for 2TBSP of seeds. Is a 500ml one too small ?

[@sasygrl79]

It looks like she has the pint size mason jar. Not sure if that helps or not

[@marykayriley]

That is a bit small I think, when those sprouts start to expand 2Tbsp really fills up the jar and the ones I used in the video are 24oz (710ml)

[@8thhousealchemist600]

If you see foam during rinsing or if they smell funky, throw it out!°

[@andreaobrien2973]

Do you keep them in the dark?

[@marykayriley]

No I don't. I avoid letting them sit in direct sunlight on the counter but other than that I have had great results without keeping them in darkness

[@janthompson8097]

I made broccoli sprouts for the first time this week and I am surprised that they taste like radishes. Is that how they are supposed to taste?

[@Meskarune]

Radish and broccoli are both in the same plant family

[@paulc9848]

Do you just eat them or do you have to do anything first

[@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166]

u eat them raw

[@paulc9848]

@@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166 that's not exactly the question lol Jesus 😆 I know that...I found it anyways there is a way to wash them

[@baylenreid]

How do you store them afterwards?

[@stuartsullenbarger2023]

After there finished...empty them into a paper towel lined container and put them in the fridge...

[@leticiastabrino1845]

I've been doing this every day for at least a week and only very few have sprouted. I wonder what's happening.

[@marykayriley]

@@leticiastabrino1845 there are quite a few factors that can affect sprouting. If your seeds fail to launch their natural germination process was not simulated. As there aren't that many factors involved, the first culprit is usually not enough water. Although this is pretty unusual, most of the time people report that their seeds get water logged and rot from inadequate drainage. How old are your seeds? What kind of climate do you live in?

[@bethbilous4720]

My two tablespoons of seeds never ever fill up the jar. Why?

[@marykayriley]

It's hard to say, do you use a setup like this one with the jars inverted? I've tried a few different methods and sprouting kits but this one with the inverted jars was far more successful than any of the others where the seeds are sitting in the bottom of whatever the receptacle is. I think that they wind up staying wetter that way and don't get as good air circulation (which keeps them drier throughout the process and seems to boost their synthesis into sprouts).

[@rickeggers644]

Do you eat the seed hulls?

[@marykayriley]

Hi, usually on day 2 and three the husks start floating on top of the seedlings as they get free and you can scoop them off pretty easily with a spoon. Also, when the sprouts are completely sprouted, you can pull them apart gently and then submerge the whole thing in a bowl of water, the husks will rise to the top and you can pour them off.

[@Gabriel19831]

You don’t need to open the jar to fill it with water to rinse. If the water gets out through the lid, it can go in….

[@marykayriley]

You are quite right I don't know why that didn't occur to me 😆

[@spencerandshayla]

How do you store after they’ve sprouted? We can eat a jar of sprouts very fast. 🙂

[@marykayriley]

Unless I'm using them right away I just switch out the lid on the mason jar from the screened one to a solid plastic Ball jar lid. But like you they tend to be eaten within a couple days around here too

[@MHansenMagic]

@@marykayriley so storing needs to be done in an air tight container? can you use something similar to to go containers? and how long doe they last? thanks

[@beckygarcia4416]

Can you sprout chia seeds?

[@pupraiser]

Not with this method. No mucilaginous seeds will be successful with this type of technique.

[@michaelpardue8832]

I use jar myself but I place cover over my

[@RatedA4Aliens]

Where do you get bulk amount of broccoli seeds from?

[@dr.tobiasgoodfellow5174]

Ever heard of Amazon

[@estherchen3937]

You didn't tell us the results comparison between the older and newer seeds.

[@Richard-dh8ny]

Thanks for this great sprouting video. I'm curious to know how many mason jars of sprouts you consume each week and how long they stay fresh in your frig. I'm trying to decide how much seed to purchase along with the number of jars. I'll probably start out with three jars, but I look forward to getting your input if you have a chance to reply.

[@marykayriley]

I usually get through a full jar of sprouts in about 3-4 days. They are best eaten really fresh, both for taste and nutritional content. They are okay for a few days in the fridge but don't let them get pushed to the back and forget about them, after a week or so they'll start to lose their moisture, dry out and become unpleasantly bitter. I store them in the fridge in a sealed bowl lined with paper towel. I have only two jars that I rotate but if you plan on eating a lot of sprouts then three might be better for you so you won't run out.

[@Richard-dh8ny]

Thanks Mary Kay, this is very helpful information as I embark on my first sprouting experiment. :)

[@CarrieRunnals]

@@marykayriley great video! Had the same question and also wondering to store in fridge once sprouted, do you put a regular mason jar lid on to retain moisture or keep the screened lid on so don't get mushy/moldy?

[@CarrieRunnals]

OOPS nevermind--I see the answer further down. Thanks

[@PGF-TRAILS]

Hi n thx for vid. Do you rinse seeds off once they’re done sprouting?

[@oleksiypolishchuk5256]

Can you just eat it like that?

[@marykayriley]

Yes of course! At this point they are ready to eat. Some people like to remove some of the seed husks that are still mingling with the sprouts, to do this just dunk them in a bowl of water and the husks will float. Scoop them off.

[@linds408]

Sun, or no?

[@marykayriley]

They don't have to be kept in the dark but I don't set them in direct sunlight until the very last day when they have become sprouts; putting them in a sunny spot on the counter for an hour helps them green up.

[@MariaOrtiz-il9fq]

What if there’s no sun here

[@juanfermin1841]

I'm in the caribbean in the dominican republic, my seeds start growing well then they rot, maybe because the weather here is hot and muggy but it don't work for me.

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

I saw another video where this was addressed, they begin with a one hour soak adding a small amount of soap and apple cider vinegar to clean bacteria from the jar and seeds. They rinse 4-6 good rinses and then soak in filtered water for 4-6 hours to begin the process. Maybe this will help your sprouts ???

[@jliriano8543]

What happens in the colder months, like now?

[@marykayriley]

Hi, yes I think you're right on here. In my experience broccoli seeds do not do well if they are kept wet. I live in the opposite climate from you, it's very dry in the air here in the high desert and my sprouts had ample opportunity to evaporate off moisture between rinses. I had tried a different seed sprouting device in the past, one with a seeds tray that the seeds sat in, but they were pretty much sitting in a slight amount of water all day and they went all moldy very quickly as you say you've experienced. If you were to try again I'd say to find a way to increase airflow to your seeds as they are sprouting and you may have a better result. Good luck!

[@BetterKateThanEver]

I have been told that, if humidity is a problem, you can avoid moldiness if you add 1/4 tsp of citric acid to each rinse.

[@chrisdriscoll6160]

I live in a incredibly hot and dry climate, and the same thing happens to me.

[@ABBY-kx6xh]

Happens nothing for me, after five days no sprouting.

[@mrnm6482]

I use broccoli sprouts to cure my autism. Symptoms are gone

[@elizabethdinny7894]

Seriously? Never heard of that???

[@patsamuel9472]

Hallelujah

[@doujia183]

My sprouts grow so slow compared to yours, not sure why, I soaked the seeds overnight, and one night I forgot to rinse them…

[@marykayriley]

Sprouts are temperamental little things, a small change in their environmental factors such as temperature or humidity level can make a huge difference in how well it goes. In that video i made it was summertime here in the southwestern US where humidity levels are extremely low so the air is very dry. My skin hates it, but my sprouts love it! My first piece of advice is to focus on keeping your seeds/sprouts as dry and well drained as possible between rinsings. Keeping the jar inverted so they aren't sitting in residual standing water as shown in the video was a revelation for me. If you don't have an inverted jar system set up I recommend trying one out. And if you live in a humid climate try running a fan near your jars, the air circulation will help them avoid getting soggy which may stimulate better growth. Like anything else in life you have to tinker a bit to find what works best for you.

[@RemainingBeige]

Thanks so much! I use the same kind jars, but I live in the UP MI, I guess the temperature play a role, I will try my best to keep it dry between rinses😊

[@ricky320912]

Are you sure it's not mold It looks alot like mold I just started my first sprouting in jars day 1 just finished

[@marykayriley]

I thought the same thing but don't worry, unless your seeds have been sitting idle in the jar for a week then no it's not mold. They are root hairs and they are a great sign that your seeds are starting to sprout. Here's another article to back me up: www.quantummicrogreens.com/blog-1/mold-or-root-hairs-on-microgreens#:~:text=Root%20hairs%20look%20like%20tiny,growing%20out%20of%20broccoli%20microgreens.

[@gdibenedetto9877]

How come you don't put yours in a cabinet or covered with a towel to keep them in the darkness when all the other people do

[@marykayriley]

hi, I suppose that was another happy accident this time around--I used to do that too and it is widely accepted that many kinds of seeds germinate best in the dark because light at early stages can stunt their growth. However as you can see by my great results that just didn't happen for me. I got loads of sprouts and there was no problem leaving them on the countertop the entire process through. I didn't ever let them sit in direct sunlight though, that may have proven detrimental but I can't say for sure. It may be that broccoli sprouts do not need to be in the dark after all. I'm not a botanist, just going off my own results. It could also have to do with other factors in my environment, extreme dry climate here in the high desert I believe is one of the things that contributed to these seeds doing so well; broccoli seeds can have a difficult time if they are not well drained and I think keeping them covered up in a dark cabinet could reduce the airflow to the seeds, keeping them too wet and not producing good results. It's all trial and error though if you watch my other video where I used a different device where the seeds sat in water too much, I had terrible results and the seeds went moldy by day three. So keeping seeds well drained and aerated I think is very important.

[@DParks-sq4bb]

Please fix the volume. From talking to shouting to whispering it really makes this video hard to watch

[@DLMVegas]

I've watched a few videos on KZbin regarding brocolli sprouts. Everyone seems to say to use filtered water. I don't have a water filtration system in my home but use bottled water. I refuse to drink anything coming out of my faucet here in Vegas. I keep my jars in a large bedroom closet which I don't go in hardly at all. Have followed the instructions but day 2 morning and things look like day zero when I left the seeds in the jar with the water in them. Do you really need filtered water?

[@marykayriley]

I don't drink my tap water here either, i have one of those counter top Brita dispensers and i use that for drinking and sprouting. I have seen the dispensers at the goodwill and i get the filters for it at Target. I do go through a lot of filters but they're relatively affordable. I can't say for sure whether filtered water is necessarily going to provide a higher yield than tap water when sprouting, i haven't done that experiment yet. It's more to do with the same reasons that you don't drink your tap water, if you don't trust it enough to drink it you likely shouldn't make sprouts with it either. Your seeds will be soaking up everything that's in that tap water and if your water smells of chlorine (like mine does) that probably isn't the best

[@theleah007]

@@marykayriley Can you use bottled water? I have well water. Thank you

[@marykayriley]

@@theleah007 yes!