The Right Way To Grow Broccoli Sprouts - Complete Sprouting Guide

How to grow broccoli sprouts in just 5 days. This superfood is high in Sulforaphane and is an easy addition to your diet. I use half gallon mason jars, steel mesh lids, and plastic draining lids.
Subscribe to the channel: bit.ly/2RHPKiv
What I used:
These are amazon associate links. Any purchases made through the link helps support the channel and does not cost you anything:
Plastic Sprouting Lids: amzn.to/35Ti2LL
Broccoli Sprouts: amzn.to/2Wli1x4 *Not Organic. Currently I cannot find the Mumms Variety online
Mason Jar Half Gallon: amzn.to/3fHK4OP

[@pyan4046]

I recommend a salad spinner with fine holes! It's such a great tool to help clean your sprouts while also separating the bad seeds/husks, and then also drying your spouts in a matter of seconds.

[@slsrosebud]

Can you recommend what brand of salad spinner with fine holes works best for you please?

[@KILO-uv2wi]

What do you do when you’re stressed out because the world has gone mad? Learn how to sprout broccoli seeds of course. Well done video. Thank you.

[@flickwtchr]

No kidding.......I knew there was a reason I suddenly decided to grow sprouts. Picked up my seeds and jar today!

[@Nclk619]

Don't forget to: turn off social media ALL OF THEM !!!except KZbin!!! Forget about the news, tv, papers, magazines, and the alerts you get on your phone Find a podcast or audible book while doing choirs or when you crave the news Grab a great book to keep you company while your friends post selfies or dance moves or how great their relationships are (all bs anyways) There! And just like that, life is beautiful again ❤ I also got into plants, drawing, embroidering, organizing, exercising, cooking and freezing nice meals so I don't have to resort to eat junk food when the craving strikes 😜

[@cryptocrazy4735]

Nice video, just want to add a few tips.....putting sprouts in the freezer doubles the sulforaphane content and should be eaten in a week or so. soaking the sprouts in 150 degree water for approx 10 minutes ( not boiling ) before eating greatly increases the sulforaphane and having some brown mustard powder with your sprouts also increases its absorption......just some things I learned and heard from other growers...

[@lalareal180]

So which is it>? all three? or one of these options? Just freeze? Or 150 degree water? How do you maintain that temp> like easiest way? And why do you have to eat them in a week? That means you have to constantly be making them , instead of making many and freezing them, as Dr Rhonda Patrick recommends eating 2-4 ounces of it a day. How can you finish that many in 1 week. Yall make it so confusing!

[@gabrielanita8319]

You are right. The answer is around minute 3 and 8 in this video Top Plant-Based Nutrition Hacks With Dr. Michael Greger, MD kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5imqXaMfKdsbNk

[@rockforester7908]

Can you source this business of freezing increasing sulf content? That’s a big claim.

[@rockforester7908]

And the boiling? Source? You want to boil actual broccoli to release nutrients but I believe boiling delicate sprouts will destroy any & all nutrients - big time. We know already that boiling the hell out of most vegetables renders their nutrients uselesss. Unless you can source that…..

[@K1ngAlexander]

@@rockforester7908 everyone knows about freezing and the great effects. Search up dr Ronda Patrick here on KZbin she has a very detailed video on the freezing from one of her colleagues breaking it down to the science.

[@uglysweaterful2119]

Even as a Canadian, I'm like "whoa, that is a Canadian accent."

[@caitlynrafters2730]

Hahahahaha I thought the same

[@Dad_Lyon]

Yuh

[@Mike-le6ed]

Uts sat aboot

[@zacka1337]

it's that atlantic canada touch don't cha know

[@bren519]

Word same here! Check that accent ehwt.

[@howtocookvegetables8429]

That right there is a real nice sink dude. Great video!

[@tiffsaver]

I bought all of the stuff you recommended, and four days ago I began the journey. It was very easy to do, but I couldn't wait for the final result, and today, the Big Day finally came. After I thoroughly rinsed the sprouts, I gave them a dunk in a large mixing bowl of water to remove all the husks. After draining them in a colander, I took my very first, tenative taste. They had a mildly "peppery" flavor to them, but SO MUCH more flavorful and delicious than my usual alfalfa sprouts that I had usually bought at the grocery store. I put a little of my Roasted Sesame Seed dressing over them, then I literally DEVOURED all of them in only seconds. I only wish I'd made more!! Thanks for the great tips, and I plan to enjoy these sprouts as a valuable addition to my diet for a long, long time:) P.S. I just noticed that I was using the usual 1-quart sized Mason jars, but you were using the half-gallon sized ones, another great idea! The 32-ounce jars just didn't make enough spouts for me, so I just ordered the 64-ounce ones online, and can't wait to get them.

[@mgiglio25]

Roasted Sesame Seed dressing? Homemade?

[@tiffsaver]

@@mgiglio25 I found this woman's recipe on You Tube. You can also buy it pre-made on Amazon. I did the latter to save time, then added a bit more soy sauce and rice vinegar to "bump it up" a little for my taste. Try it, you'll like it:)

[@tiffsaver]

@@mgiglio25 I actually forgot to give you the actual name of it. It's called, "Kewpie Creamy Deep Roasted Sesame Seed Dressing." Sorry for the delay...

[@kellyb8237]

​@@tiffsaverCostco sells this dressing

[@tiffsaver]

@@kellyb8237 Bought it. Pretty good stuff. I made it even better by adding a splash of soy sauce, my "secret weapon."

[@eCitizen1]

I really appreciate your quick and informative video without all the jibber-jabber. Thank you.

[@Lily_Samson]

Salad spinner husk removal much easier....or....use a net bag that onions come in, one with tiny holes and stand outside and spin it really fast....Kids love this, but I use an almond milk bag over the net bag so I don’t have seed husks all over me and my deck... Love that Canadian accent!

[@cyberfunk3793]

Why would you want to remove the husks? They probably contain vitamins/nutrients and at least fiber..?

[@7ann7seven13]

What a GREAT IDEA !!!!!

[@Lily_Samson]

@@cyberfunk3793 For the picky eaters in my house…Lol…😁

[@CarbageMan]

Salad spinner sounds like a nice 2-for-1 idea to separate and dry.

[@LindaPassmore]

Thanks!

[@AlexAnder-ut9es]

Really great video! Here's my experience so far. I'm on my 3rd batch of different types (bought a huge variety pack of organic seeds to start) and just discovered that 3 Tbsp of seeds is the right amount as he said. Amz also has the jars that have the metal strainer in the plastic lid with legs and a draining tray for each with a dark sleeve that I cover the jars with for the 1st few days. The last day, I bring them out into indirect light and green up the little leaves. I 1st soak the seeds and the final sprouts in lightly acidulated (pop of lemon juice, vinegar or I use food-grade citric acid) water to keep them clean and bacteria-free. As I'm using organic seeds, I don't use chemicals to clean the jars and strainers. Hot water and a good organic soap work well with an air-dry. Lastly, I only use filtered water to rinse the seeds and sprouts. So far, I'm thrilled with the results of my sprout-making endeavors.

[@ericamarie6679]

Does that vinegar /lemon mixture destroy any of the beneficial nutrients? I am reading comments due to concerns over bacteria - how can one be sure to avoid this always.

[@manehbag732]

So sink water isn't good? Cuz of the chlorine or flouride?

[@chadspro]

Hey - just to let you know people put sprouts in dark lighting to emulate the environment of soil, which a sprout normally would germinate in. They are sensitive to light and so direct sunlight is a big no no but indirect is just fine. Good video none the less

[@kyle-li9hr]

"If you got a problem with broccoli sprouts, you got a problem with me and I suggest you let that one marinate."

[@tktk1630]

I love those jars! After trying all sorts of containers, I have also ended up with the 64oz jars. The lids don't fully drain so I drilled holes along the rim so they fully drain upsidedown and don't pool up around the lip.

[@quinnwilson5731]

Very helpful. Showing what to do after they’ve sprouted was what I needed to know. Thanks!

[@prettyprudent5779]

Excellent! I like how you used a dish towel for drying, rather than a salad spinner. Thank you for this video.

[@juneberries4240]

Thank you so much for explaining about the root hairs !! I wasn’t sure if it was hairs or mold. Nearly threw them out 😅

[@JohnStax98]

Have you noticed any hair growth consuming broccoli sprouts? I read about the Study where Sulforophane increases 3aHSD which degrades DHT. The mice in the study achieved like 60% hair growth.

[@paranariver1720]

You have done a fine job! You may want to use a salad spinner to save time removing the seed husks. I'm always looking for tips on how to improve my sprouting skills. Thanks for sharing!

[@itzenoutsidejob9483]

Love the video! Recently started sprouting in quart jars, but your video has me looking for half gallon size. As for hulls, I just put the sprouts in a large kettle of water, then using my hands, pull them apart and swoosh them up and down. The hulls move to the sides and bottom. Remove the sprouts, empty the kettle and repeat. Works well.

[@7ann7seven13]

Thanks itzenoutsidejob !!

[@heathy120]

Great video. I've been watching a lot of sprouting videos today and this is definitely the best!

[@A.B.1957]

Thank you. I am now soaking my seeds!! My first time sprouting. Good video!

[@daisymartis3811]

I have 2) Easy Sprouters of Broccoli and 2) jars of Alfalfa Sprouts going since Tues. The seeds were old so I am trying to see if they will sprout. I do have some new ones ordered and some small containers I bought from the Amish Store.

[@wonderfulgood2010]

Please do remember that sterilization of your jars and lids is most important in between sprouting sessions. Bleachy water in a mister works well. Leave it to dry for 5+ minutes and then rinse. Then you can fill the jar with your sprouts and water again. I’ve sprouted for two years. I used to have stinky sprouts. The dishwasher doesn’t work. The microwave doesn’t work. Bleachy water does. (Just wear a white t-shirt when harvesting your sprouts and preparing your jars/lids for the next session.). Oh. And “clunk” the base of each jar on a soft towel after draining your sprouts. It will “pop” the detritus out of your lid holes back into the jar. Minimizes clean up of the jar later on and improves the drain time in each rinsing session.

[@moxiemaxie3543]

Or just do a simple hot white vinegar water soak. People don't follow the directions for disinfecting with bleach. It's a cap per gallon but ppl think it only works if you can smell the bleach. Not following the directions can do the opposite of disinfect 😭

[@_einodmilvado]

Would vinegar be good

[@wonderfulgood2010]

@@_einodmilvado It can be. It just depends on what flora is growing in your jars along with the sprouts. I grow my sprouts in a kitchen in Lancaster, PA in farm country. With all the fruits and vegetables coming into our kitchen, we have all sorts of flora to deal with. The vinegar does kill some of them. Heat kills some of them. Giving the jars a few days to be dry and unused can help prevent nasty sprouts. But if I want to guarantee good sprouts in all my jars every time? I have to use a bleach solution. (I try to recycle my bleach and spray it later on the house mold that grows on the North side of my house in the Fall-Spring, but that's another story.). Try the vinegar. Try hot water. Try the resting method. Maybe those singularly or in combo will work for you. If not, then perhaps bleach is necessary for you as well?

[@writofmandamus]

Do you know if it is safe to just eat the black broccoli husks (since it's so hard to remove all of them)? Is husk/hull the same as a seed? I'm seeing conflicting results from Google about this (e.g. hulls are okay but erucic acid and seeds are bad)?

[@NowIAmAwake]

Putting the clean and dry jars in a cold oven, and then heat it up for 15 min at 150° C also works very well to sterilize them.

[@wagnerfamily2043]

Thank you. You really answered a lot of my questions about how to do this.

[@latiefamin2205]

Your really good at planting

[@maryalisonmomoh676]

Great video! Just done my first sprouts. Turned out great 👍

[@kabugamuhuthu6542]

Thanks this is the kind of information that i needed. Will start growing them today

[@rkhnd51]

Wow! That was one jar you bagged! I'm going to try this. Thank you!

[@angelanelson2619]

Use a small mesh strainer to scoop up the hulls! 👍

[@Robs346]

Great how to video! I have to show this to my daughter

[@HermitsHome]

Thanks Rob. I love eating these things!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I have been growing sprouts in soil but will try this easier method now. In the Philippines now as Minnesota was too cold too long for me. Great place to visit or retire to.

[@RichardHarbeson]

I really liked your video much more that the other one that has over a million views, thank you for this...

[@gtrmanification]

Bravo!!! Well Done.

[@deba7317]

Loved your video! Your sprouts are so beautifully green...my next batch.

[@vopall]

Thank you for all the extra details. That really helps

[@madisonanderegg6940]

I love your personality and love the tips! So excited to start sprouting!

[@gdwlaw5549]

Well done . Best wishes from Montpellier…France!

[@JNTravels]

That was a very interesting video. I tried to grow some hydroponic tomatoes once, didn't have much luck. I'm going to watch more of your videos to see if there are easy ways to do some hydroponics.

[@carolynnorton9552]

Many thanks for the video from Texas!

[@shirleycouch7829]

Keep them in the dark. As they green, SF lessens. Do 5 days in the dark and freeze to heighten SF. 😊

[@deedrabaker6672]

Totally enjoyed your video...Thanks for sharing 👍🏻🙋‍♀️😊

[@jenniferd.w.357]

Thank you Hermit. Your video is appreciated.

[@brsugarbabe]

How long do you keep them in the refrigerator?

[@confidenceoparaocha4226]

Thank you, really enjoyed learning the step by step to sprout. I will see how mine get😊🤷‍♀️.

[@friendshipchronicles]

That’s awesome. Looks so easy!

[@barrbuff]

Hey young dude! Nice demonstration!

[@roberth.9558]

Thanks for the detailed instruction.

[@Tawkitoutti]

i use a smaller bowl and do it in loads that way its easier to spoon the husks.

[@heathy120]

By the way, I'm proudly Canadian as well and detect no accent. I don't get what people are hearing. Great video!

[@czernya307]

The only hint that I got that the accent was Canadian was the way the word "sprout" was pronounced.

[@inkpapers-1]

Great! Thanks just the info I was looking for!

[@chrismichael1161]

I like to dry my sprouts in a salad spinner. They last longer in the fridge when they’re dry.

[@MegaLivingIt]

Thanks so much! On behalf of all the seniors in our elder housing! We are interested! (Loving salad stuff). Looking for Mason jars at the local dollar store but really love your big size. Guess we could get the kit online also. Cheers!😄 P.S. sprouts in the dark = Dracula Sprouts.

[@rollingthunderinho]

your canadian accent is legendary

[@cindyebner5556]

Thank you VERY much, sir, for this tutorial. I am going to sprout soon for the very first time. I think you gave very good/concise directions. I didn’t know that you can freeze them. How long can you store them in the freezer? Thank you!!!

[@xavierghazi4939]

According to dr. Jed Fahey, Broccoli Rabe which you are using to sprout, have no relation to broccoli. It's more closely related to turnip and have no sulforaphane to speak of.

[@EdGrain]

Bummer

[@Lisa54321]

Thank you for this video. 🌱❤️🌱❤️🌱❤️🌱

[@maxsoutherland]

Have you ever tried spraying the hulls off with the sink sprayer when they're on that mesh? Seems like the hills would pass through and the broccoli sprouts wouldnt. I'm doing my first grow now! Also what about removing hulls during the rinsing? It seems it's made the whole mass more dense. And that's not good because of moisture content and old right? It's my first sprout grow, but I used to grow mushrooms. Thanks for the great video! And love you got the name, Hermet! Rock on bro!

[@karinwest919]

Thanks for very informational video!!

[@pattiann6800]

Nice video. Thanks for posting.

[@sherilynalexnder897]

Excellent post, really appreciate it, thanks!

[@amandaandersen6900]

Thanks for mentioning the tiny hairs!! Thought I did something wrong 😂

[@yolandjeffrey8008]

Thanks For Sharing This God Bless 🙏🏼

[@caribbeanqueen6107]

Hi I live in the Caribbean I got some I hope it works for me.

[@kathleenbefittwell]

Thank you! Ordering those lids :)

[@morrissmicrostead4334]

Thanks for the video! Can't wait to try it.

[@no2merlotno2merlot60]

Lovely video.Thank you 🌱☀️

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

I love it in salad or just like snack 😂

[@thefutureofgardening5912]

Wow! You got so many all at once. That's excellent. I just got a few sprouting kits and will be definitely joining the club. Thanks!

[@Sheila0000]

Loved your video, thanks

[@ufufu001]

thank you for this video, king

[@harryvangrieken6950]

Nice simple demo. love it! What is your germination rate? Mine has been around 70% I have heard recommendations of soaking only 2 hours...maybe I will try longer. Thanks.

[@JORACASEY1921]

Great video!

[@jimbeaver27]

Just want to add my experience. I never use any soap to wash just hot water and lots of rinsing. I found if any trace of soap remains, if the water has any fine soap bubbles in it, it will kill the seeds. You want everything clean clean clean before starting, use very hot water to avoid bacteria growth. And I soak with a bit of vinegar 8 hours according to Rhonda. I eat all the husks too.

[@priusdave2064]

In the dark the sprouts will get longer before they get green leaves. But its a small difference if the temperatures are the same.

[@chrismcdonald6481]

I leave mine in dark also. Never washed husks. Tho this year I will

[@joycebrett8364]

Thank you. This is great.

[@chrismichel5399]

So once they are bagged, into the freezer ? How long are they good for in the freezer?

[@codysatornino8162]

I can understand the accent placement in Letterkenny now lmao... thanks for sharing this video, I wanted to learn lol

[@wendy.azpeitia6478]

Thanks for the information and process. What does it look like if they went bad-so not to eat?

[@JimHardie1]

Great video. thank you

[@mtap9]

My mom is an immigrant to the USA. I’d like to send her your video, but she won’t understand your Canadian accent. It’s very strong! I’m having a bit of struggle, and English is my first and only language. If open to it, pls add English subtitles. I know that’s weird, but English is her second language, so dialect other than her USA-born children, is difficult for her. She’s converting to healthier because of pandemic, and not wanting any vaccines, etc.

[@g2rc]

@mtapiador Very good for your Mom to convert to healthier diet and saying NO to the cvd vxxeen. Your Mom is a wise woman!

[@SelfCareBear]

Subbing for the accent…and info 😊

[@sandi2005]

Thank you very much. Really appreciated. 😊

[@bonniecoe9779]

Dr Gregor has a video that discusses the fact that frozen broccoli loses all sulforaphane. I assume sprouts frozen would do the same. Might want to check that out. Thanks for your instructional video I've got my seeds and everything I need.

[@Howto-uy7vo]

Interestingly, freezing possibly increases sulphurophane in sprouts. But only if you use them while still frozen instead of defrosting them

[@glennwrogers9382]

Thanks. For how long do they stay good in the freezer? Thanks

[@johnnyjohnny2650]

3 tablespoons will give you about a pound of sprouts? Wow, amazing.

[@jtel5630]

Will colored ball jars effect process? Do jars have to be clear glass?

[@ManifestationsOfTheLight]

Thanks. I’m struggling with growing and livin at the same time 😂😢🎉

[@gdcat777]

The mistake I made was not turning the jar upside down for complete drainage. ..... Pew! Try again. Is it possible to live on these when times get tough?

[@superfinevids]

Putting them in the dark will simulate the seed being underground so I could see why you might want to do it

[@annasalvati6314]

Instead of going thru the effort of removing the husks, can they be eaten as well or are they too hard?

[@samk9714]

Nerdy note... I would not recommend Broccoli Raab seeds as those are so low in Sulforaphane that they are not worth it. Get a regular broccoli or double check the species. Sulforaphane is one of the main benefits of broccoli sprouts and it makes the work of sprouting very very worthwhile... A staple in my diet.... but do your own research... I would recommend Rhonda Patrick's video "Sulforaphane and Its Effects on Cancer, Mortality, Aging, Brain and Behavior, Heart Disease & More".... Happy sprouting!! 🌱🌱🌱

[@TheNails3]

Best video I've seen on the subject. Also, that was some blissful guitar music near the end (7:57)! Who is it by/where can I find this piece of music? 😊 thanks!

[@pwright1687]

a small salad spinner can separate the husks from the sprouts much easier

[@robertlarroque8636]

I used to sprout beans. I can't have beans anymore because of diabetes. I'm now on my first batch of broccoli sprouts.

[@MarkyMooMoo]

I wish you the best of luck!

[@debbiepalmer1094]

Great video, thanks! x

[@leesasterne3403]

Noticed you used Broccoli Rabb which is actually from the turnip family and will not have the same health benefits (and therefore sulphoraphane) as Broccoli Calabrese which is the one to use. 😊

[@jksatte]

Why does it have to be Calabrese? Can it be a different type or variety of broccoli? I noticed someone else said the same thing. I have some broccoli but I don't think it is Calabrese. Janice

[@deansavage1555]

@@jksatte apparantly calabresse IS the only one with high concentrations of sulphurafane and they are bloody expensive

[@jksatte]

@@deansavage1555 Should it be grown to a sprout or microgreen stage? Janice

[@deansavage1555]

@@jksatte 6 days? Looks greenish. If you search up Rhonda Patrick she has loads of videos and information about the best ways to do it. Even has a video showing how to heat them slightly to increase suphuraphane bioavailability.

[@jksatte]

@@deansavage1555 Dean, thank you so much. Rhonda will be a wealth of info for me. Janice

[@inesdelahoya2045]

The kitchen is so beautiful ! Is this your mom’s house ?

[@butterflylove2642]

Awesome; thank you!! 🌱🕊👋

[@pippalla]

Thank You!

[@ronbonick4265]

Great info/ video AA

[@dfusa4869]

Are the husks not edible ?

[@crystalburnham9757]

I couldn't tell if mine went bad or not (watched a different video, now here to try again). I only put 1 TBSP in, and maybe I ought to buy a commercial lid. I was using the mason ring and a mesh bag (from a bag of limes) folded and then screwed on the ring. Maybe I had too little sprouts and too much agitation, maybe not enough drainage? or maybe it was the couple of days of hot weather (about 80* inside my apt). Anyhoo, they kind of smell terrible even when they are good, right? I mean broccoli smells like farts no matter what, right?