Sprouting seeds are newly germinated roots/shoots that are harvested to eat when they have just begun to grow so are incredibly quick & easy (about 3-7 days). The benefits of sprouting seeds seem endless as they are packed full of nutrients & much has recently been made of their health benefits – some like Alfalfa are not only rich in vitamins but are reputed to help aid weight loss & Broccoli is thought to help fight against cancer. They add crunch, flavour & colour to salad dishes/soups etc and are easy & cheap to grow - you don’t need a garden just grow indoors in a jam jar covered with muslin or use special sprouting trays.
The seeds will need soaking in water before sowing (the length of time is written on each individual seed) and they will need rinsing in cold water twice a day. This helps to keep the seed clean and prevent fungi growing – don’t allow the seed to sit in water as this encourages rot. Do not overfill jars/trays as some need light to green up and those in the middle may not get any as the seed can expand up to 30 times the original size.
Once seed has grown to its full sprouting seed size they can be kept in a fridge for up to 7 days after – just rinse with water every 3 days.
We have chosen only Organically Sourced Seed for our Sprouting Seeds, we feel this is important as some of the seeds can be eaten aswell.
Sprouting Seeds are packed full of vitamins & nutrients. They taste great and can be harvested nearly all year round.
