Laura007 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 i went to melton car boot sale this morning and came back with a thing that grows bean sprouts. it was 20p and a bargain, but do put in it??? i dont think it had been used, they probably thought it was the next best thing and couldnt be bothered to grow anything in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I have some brocolli bean seeds ands I'm not sure how to sprout them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 20p. That is a bargain! I can't remember clearly exactly how to do it but you can use lentils and all sorts of beans. I'm sure someone must know - or you could look on the internet for instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieW Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I do lots of beansprouts - in a jam jar with a piece of cloth on the top for straining. I have found that alfalfa are the easiest to sprout. My method is to put a couple of tablespoons of seeds into the jar with plenty of water to soak for several hours to get them going. Then strain off the water. I leave the jar on the kitchen windowsill by the sink to remind me to rinse them regularly. 4 or 5 times a day give them a good rinse in cold water, drain out all the water then leave till next time. Sprouts should be ready in about 4 days. I have had mixed success with other beans. What does your sprouter look like - is it a jar or a square plastic thing with several layers? Good luck Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 You can get beansprout "seeds" from health food shops. The brand I use is called Biosnacky and my fave is Alfalfa You can find info here: http://www.bioforceshop.co.uk/products/biosnacky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I sprout loads to and the soak, drain, then twice daily rinse seems to work for most things. Chikpeas are lovely after just 24hours, mung beand and green lentils are my other favourites. Martin treat Broccoli seeds like alfalfa. and if you don't like them the chooks will. Once sprouted the seeds will keep for up to four days in the fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Thanks for the tips. My chooks will eat anything so they could have them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 There is an article about feeding sprouted seeds to chickens in the latest Practical Poultry mag. The writer swears by it. How timely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spott Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 i tried with alfalfa sprouts and my chooks just looked at me as if to say "you exspect us to eat THAT?!? it might look like a worm but it doesn't wiggle...." no joy. i thought it might be healthy for them. ah, well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 That's a shame. I give our girls any sprouts that are getting a bit past the best as well as fresh stuff and they scoff the lot. Greedy madams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Ours fight over any alfalfa sprouts i take out to them They love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
