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November 20, 2019 4 min read
Sprouts are seedlings of larger plants which are harvested before they have their first set of "true leaves". They are highly nutritious, incredibly flavoursome and super versatile vegetables that can be used in a variety of dishes. Better yet, they are rapid growers, making them perfect for even the most time-poor plant grower!
You can grow a range of sprouts including:
Follow these important steps to ensure your sprouts are safe to consume.
The surface of seeds can contain natural pathogens which can cause bacteria growth when grown incorrectly. Just as sprouts like to grow in warm humid climates, so do certain types of bacteria such as e-coli. For this reason, the NSW food authority recommends that at-risk groups including pregnant women, children under the age of five, people over the age of 70, or immunocompromised people do not consume sprouts. It should be noted that even in the most sanitary conditions, there is still a risk of bacteria growth in sprout jars.
In general you should avoid:
You should look out for:
If possible, use filtered water when rinsing sprouts. The cleaner the water the safer the product. If you miss any of these steps or your sprouts look or smell a little strange, please dispose of them and start again.
Read safety instructions on back page of manual before use.
Make sure to clean your jar thoroughly between crops, and always look up sprouting seed specifications as some sprout seeds can be chemically treated, and others can be poisonous if not cooked before eating.
Have a crack and let us know how you go! As always, you will get better with practice, but feel free to email us or contact us through social media if you need any help with anything!
Use this table as a guide for the amount of seeds you need to grow a full Speedy Sprouter of sprouts. (1 teaspoon = 5g)
Broccoli | 2 tsp |
Red Cabbage | 2 tsp |
Onion | 3 tsp |
Peas | 5 tsp |
Mung Beans | 3 tsp |
Fenugreek | 3 tsp |
Kale | 2 tsp |
Alfalfa | 1 tsp |
That's everything about growing sprouts at home, if you want to learn more about sprouts read the rest of the series:
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