Sprouting could give you all the elements that your body needs for healthy growth and healing. It is practically impossible to get organically grown fresh food. Why don’t you try this fun and simple way of growing your own source of nourishment which is superior to anything else, cost and health-wise? 



Sprouts will grow in any climate, require no soil or sunshine, and cause no waste in preparation. For five cents it is possible to raise enough mung bean sprouts for a most nutritious meal. Sprouts are an excellent source of Vitamins A, B-Complex, C, D, E, G, K, and even U, and also contain minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, chlorine, potassium, sodium, and silicon. Soon, you’ll be enjoying all these in their natural forms and not have to spend a fortune on synthetic supplements!

Why sprout? Here are a few more reasons.

  1. Sprouting is a quick, easy and inexpensive way to have a steady supply of fresh greens.
  2. It can be done throughout the year.
  3. The nutrients of grains, seeds, and legumes increase many times over when they are sprouted. Vitamins such as C,B, and E show gains of 10-20% when sprouted.
  4. Sprouting allows you to raise your own indoor garden-- anytime, anywhere.
  5. Sprouts can be used in many ways in recipes or eaten straight from the cultivation box!
  6. Most sprouted grains and legumes supply all eight essential amino acids.
  7. Many of the proteins in sprouts are pre-digested or broken down into their constituent amino acids, making them easily absorbed by the body.
  8. The high level of simple sugars in sprouts puts them in the category of quick energy foods.
  9. Sprouts are packed with enzymes-- the complex catalysts which initiate and control almost every chemical reaction taking place in a human.
  10. Sprouts are a stable food -- they retain their enhanced nutritive values even after dehydration or freezing.

How to sprout?

Almost any seed, grain or legume can be sprouted, although some are tastier than others. Go ahead and try them all! Seeds can be found in most organic foods stores. Be sure that the seeds or grains have not been chemically treated. If they have been, the germination rate will drop.

What do you need:
1 sprouting bag
1 container for soaking
1 cultivation box or any shadow tray

Procedures:

  1. Soak the seed or grain that you want to sprout into the container, the soaking time will depend to the kind of seed or grain.
  2. Then you put the soaked seed or grain into the sprouting bag for one day and hang it in a dark area.
  3. During the sprouting time in the sprouting bag, you need to rinse the seed or grains in order to maintain the moisture of the seed or grain. (shown in the sprout chart below)
    Then put the seed or grains into the cultivation box and keep in dark area, then rinse it with water (depends on type seed and grain).
  4. After a few days, you can pluck the sprouts from the cultivation box and it is ready to serve (raw, with salads except soya bean sprouts).
That's all there is to it! Alfalfa sprouts need to be placed under the sun after 5 days so they can start to manufacture chlorophyll. Remember that the time it takes for sprouts to mature will vary-- it depends on the temperature and humidity. Short soaking times for hotter, more humid weather, and rinse the sprouts more frequently to keep them cool. Sprouts are most tender when young, and they refrigerate well for several days.

Sprouting Chart

  SEED                             Soak (Hours) Germination (Days)
(Rinse 2 -3 times a days)		 Plant In
Cultivation Box (Days)
(Rinse 2 -3 times a days) 		Ready In (Days)
 Adzuki 2 - 3 3-5
 Alfalfa 4   3 5-6
 Chick Peas 6-8 - 5 3-4
 Fenugreek 4-6 - 3 3-4
 Lentil 4 - 3 2-3
 Green Peas 4-6 use soil 7 7-9
 Flax Seed 4 use soil 5 5-7
 Radish 4 - 5 3-5
 Soya Bean 15-20 minutes - 5 5-7
 Sunflower 5-6 use soil 6 5-7
 Buckwheat 5-6 use soil 6 5-7
 Mung Bean 6-8 - 3 3-5
 Black Bean 4 - 5 5-7