Why I switched to growing this SUPERFOOD at home and never looked back 🤯

Sprouting seeds and legumes at home is SO easy & cheap! Use this method to grow your own lentil, mung bean or alfalfa sprouts at home. (Written directions below.) Enjoy!
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🌱 Directions for sprouts:
1. Rinse & drain: Measure 1-2 tablespoons of seeds or legumes into a clean jar. (FYI 10g of alfalfa seed = 75g of sprouts.) Rinse & drain all seeds/legumes before using.
2. Soak: 8-12 hours for lentils or mung beans, 4-6 hours for alfalfa seeds or the sandwich blend that I used in this video. (I like to soak my sandwich blend seeds in the afternoon and then drain just before I go to sleep. The lentils & mung beans I soak overnight and drain in the morning. I find this schedule works well for accommodating both types of sprouts.)
3. Drain: After soaking, drain the soaking liquid and rest jar in downward facing position so any other liquid can drain out.
4. Rinse & drain 2x per day (morning & night works best).
5. After about 4-5 days you will start to see full-grown sprouts! You can eat them at any time after around 4 days.
6. Store: Once sprouted, keep sprouts in fridge in an air-tight container. I like to use a bit of paper towel at the bottom of my tupperware to absorb any excess moisture, but this is optional.
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[@respectfuldebates]

Should we keep the jars in sunlight?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Keep them out of direct sunlight at the beginning, so a shady spot in the kitchen works well. Otherwise they get too hot & dry. 🤗🤗 On the 4th or 5th day some people like to put them near the sun for a little boost, but that’s optional. 😄

[@franciscachesca]

Sprouts are so underrated! Always wanted to grow my own sprouts, the ones in the grocey store are expensive. I never knew how to begin, so I am very happy with this step-by-step guide. Thank you!

[@LetsEatPlants]

So underrated! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 And yes... I remember paying $3-4 for a tiny box before! I'm so glad this was helpful... happy sprouting! 🤗🤗

[@franciscachesca]

I bought a sprout set just like yours! You made me so enthusiastic. I learn so much from you! 😊

[@LetsEatPlants]

Awww yay!!! We can be sprouting twins. 😝😝 Let me know how it goes! I am loving mine just for the convenience. Just started a new batch a couple days ago!

[@maremacd]

Have you ever tried growing broccoli sprouts? I think they are the only type I would consider growing because they’re so expensive at the store and the health benefits are so great.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yes! I bought a bag of Mumm’s (same brand as the sandwich booster in this vid) but they weren’t my favorite. 😆😆 You’re right though, the health benefits are great! If you buy them it’s the same process as shown in this vid, just double check the soaking time. (It’s probably 4-6 hours.)

[@maremacd]

@@LetsEatPlants Thanks!

[@LinneaMae68]

Wow, this was a sign. I was just looking yesterday for sprouting kits and instructions. Great timing!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh yay!! I love when that happens! 😆😆 If you have any questions just let me know!

[@paullemay3218]

I have been enjoying growing jar sprouts of all varieties and micro greens for many years here is Ontario Canada. This is how I make my salad every day. They are not an addition for me, they are actually a staple. I started by using a used sauerkraut jar and a piece of nylon window screen and an elastic band. I now use jars specifically for sprouting. Seeds are also available in bulk from Mums seeds or Sproutmaster right here in Canada. 🌱💚🇨🇦

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aren’t Mumm’s just the best!? I love their seeds! I wish they were more easily accessible to the US. 😊😊 Micro greens is on my list to try! Do you use soil?

[@paullemay3218]

@@LetsEatPlants yes I use soil for micro greens. I use the soil from Home Depot that is the best price for the size of bag.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@paullemay3218 Great tip, thank you! 😃

[@paullemay3218]

@@LetsEatPlants you are very welcome. Always happy to help. Hopefully your post and the comments here will help others to sprout more food. Happy sprouting everyone. 🌱💚🇨🇦

[@donnabaker1707]

Thanks for the video Maddie. Ive been thinking about doing this for a while but you have made it look so doable and not daunting at all. I like your style!

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re welcome, Donna! It’s so easy, once you try it for the first time you’ll love it! I was kinda scared to do it on my own at first too. 😆😆 But it really is just soak & then rinse 2x a day. The sprouts do all the work themselves!

[@kefirheals7383]

Yay, now I finally get to ask my one question about sprouting. I noticed that when the sprouts are done, you did not remove the seeds. So, when you go to eat them, are the seed hulls crunchy or chewy? I don't ever remember seeing the hulls on store-bought sprouts. Then again, I don't really buy sprouts. :- ( LOL.

[@LetsEatPlants]

😄😄 Actually, I notice a lot of the hulls naturally pull away from the sprouts. So when you go to remove the sprouts from your jars, you’ll notice a lot of hulls left in there and I just rinse them out and add them into the compost bin. If you do get some mixed in with your sprouts, I’ve seen a hack where you can put them in water and the hulls float to the top…. But I haven’t tried that! I don’t mind if I get a few mixed in.. I guess I’d say they’re crunchy, but so are the sprouts. 😆😆

[@kefirheals7383]

@@LetsEatPlants THANKS!

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@kefirheals7383 You’re welcome!

[@JPMasonDun]

I love growing mine!!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Isn’t it the best!? 😃😃

[@andiincali.4663]

Perfect timing, I just bought some seeds for sprouting Today!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Wohoo! I think you’ll love growing them. 🤗🤗

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Thanks for sharing this awesome how to grow your own sprouts at home video Maddie. Love 🥰 the video and love 💕❤ Maddie & Q.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thanks David! I’m sure you have some great tips for growing great things too! 🤗🤗🌱🌱🌱

[@pacempire5046]

I cannot wait to try this!

[@LetsEatPlants]

I can’t wait for you to try it as well! 😆😆 I think you’ll love how easy it is. 🤗

[@LauraCastillejos]

I love sprouts in my sushi! Thanks for the video, Maddie! 💕

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aren’t they just the perfect crunch in there? 😍😍🤗🤗

[@ashleyashley9405]

LOVE THIS I NEVER KNEW THIS!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

🥰🥰 Enjoy! 🌱🌱🌱

[@rickiriegert2002]

I love in Brockville ON. Love your channel and ideas.

[@rickiriegert2002]

Actually I LIVE in Brockville but I also love our area.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Hahaha.. I knew what you meant, but this clarification comment cracked me up! 😂😂 I'll have to visit Brockville one day.... looks beautiful!

[@justalurkr]

Very curious about which sprouts need that blackout sleeve!

[@LetsEatPlants]

I find that mung bean sprouts like darkness, but I actually used the blackout sleeve for 3 days on the alfalfa blend seeds and a tea towel to cover the mung beans & lentils for 3 days because my jars were very close to the window!! If you’re in a shady part of the kitchen, you probably don’t need the blackout sleeve (except maybe mung beans which like it very dark). I’ve read the sprouts like a little light on the 4th and 5th day. 🤗🤗 I do think it’s a nice option to have though!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Also, as I’ve grown them with and without the blackout sleeve now, I wouldn’t say I noticed much of a difference (these sprouts are just so darn easy to grow 😂) so really either way should be fine!

[@paullemay3218]

Usually bean sprouts used in Chinese cuisine, grown from mung beans , require darkness to keep them white in colour and to keep them from becoming bitter.

[@TammyPrezzy-wq4oy]

Hello , do you wash the sprouts before you put them in the refrigerator?

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@TammyPrezzy-wq4oy I don’t! They’ve been rinsed so many times through the 5 days I don’t feel the need. 🤗🤗 I also think they store better if they’re dry-ish. ☺️

[@terrygrenald8414]

I’m sooo excited to get my sprouting started. My question is what about the micro greens?? Are those the same as sprouted beans??

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yes Terry! Excited for you to start! 🤩🤩 As I understand it, microgreens are usually grown in soil and take longer to harvest (around 7-14 days). I’m not sure if you could sprout them in a jar! Some varieties of microgreens are radish, arugula and kale… so I don’t think they come from beans… but someone can correct me if I’m wrong here! 😄😄

[@terrygrenald8414]

@@LetsEatPlants thanks Maddie, you are always so helpful.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@terrygrenald8414 Any time Terry! 🤗🤗

[@wendyfilice7101]

I have been soaking my sprouts in water to get all the unsprouted seed off. But from your video it doesn’t look like I need to bother with that step.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@wendyfilice7101 Correct! When you remove the sprouts from the jar you'll probably see quite a few hulls leftover and I just rinse those out from the jar and compost them. You definitely can soak yours to get any extra hulls off, but I haven't found it necessary! Personal preference I suppose. 😆😝

[@lizzybeedman7260]

Did you buy lentils and mung beans that are specifically for sprouting?

[@LetsEatPlants]

I didn’t, but you definitely can! I’ve read it’s recommended but I had already bought mine a year or so before and haven’t had any problems with them. 😊😊

[@gils1930]

Do you just buy lentils and sprout them?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yep! This works with black beluga lentils (that I used in this vid) or regular brown or green lentils…. Basically any whole lentils. Dried of course! I don’t believe it works with split red lentils. 🤗

[@gils1930]

I'm going to try this then. Thanks for responding. 💚🌱

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@gils1930 Awesome, enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions along the way. 🤗

[@BlueSky-js6re]

You didn’t link nothing below

[@LetsEatPlants]

All the links are in the description box!!