Seed Sprouting Instructions

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WHY SPROUT SEEDS?

God created seeds to sprout and grow into a plant, perhaps even a plant
as large as a tree. Inside the tiny seed is the potential to reproduce
itself—sunshine, rain and God’s power bring life to the seed. Truly,
seeds are a miracle of God’s creation. Because of this productive
potential seeds are packed with energy in the form of vitamins,
minerals, and enzymes. During the sprouting process starch is changed
to simple sugar, which makes them very easily digested, and vitamins
are increased. Sprouts are not only nutritious but also delicious. Add
crunchy sprouts to sandwiches and salads for a taste treat.

SPROUTING IS EASY

What do you need?


· wide mouth quart jar
· sprouting lid
· seeds for sprouting (such as alfalfa, red clover, or broccoli)

Easy steps for great sprouts:


1. Place 2 Tbsp. alfalfa or red clover seeds in a wide mouth quart jar.
2. Fill jar about half way with water.
3. Place sprouting lid on jar.
4. Soak seeds overnight or for about 8 hours.
5. Drain and rinse seeds well several times with warm water. You may turn jar
upside down in a dish rack and leave until drained.
6. Gently shake seeds evenly around wall of jar and lay jar on its side.
7. Rinse sprouts 2-3 times per day with warm water (3 is better).
8. Alfalfa seeds should sprout 5 days before you eat them; other seeds may be
eaten sooner.
9. Sprouts can be set in a sunny window to develop more chlorophyll and a nice
green color.
10. Remove sprouts from jar and rinse to remove seed hulls (this is not necessary).
11. EAT and ENJOY!

More Tips:
· Keep finished sprouts refrigerated.
· Unsprouted seeds should be refrigerated or frozen to maintain viability.

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