In this video you'll see some basic information on sprouting seeds. Seed sprouting can be a very interesting way to ensure your family gets super nutrition with a delicious and easy to produce, sustainable food source...sprouts.
Seed sprouting starts with selecting the right seeds to sprout. Then they are provided a medium to sprout in/on. Usually a very moist environment is needed for seeds to get their start. It takes as little as 3-5 days for sprouts to emerge and you can be harvesting them for a few days before you'll need to start over.
There are many, many different types of sprouts to try:
alfalfa sprouts
buckwheat sprouts
garlic sprouts
celery sprouts
mung bead sprouts
red bean spouts
sunflower sprouts
lentil sprouts
broccoli sprouts
Never consumer potato or tomato sprouts as they can be poisonous!
Eat these types....
Broccoli Sprouts
Leafy Green Sprouts
Mung Bean sprouts
Sprouts are terrific on all types of foods but a few to consider are these :
sandwiches and wraps
on salads
on top of grilled fish
on top of cooked lentils
on top of a beautiful veggie omelet
Another terrific aspect about sprouts is that they contain super-nutrition. Just a few ounces of sprouts per week can provide plenty of fiber, vitamin C and other minerals your body needs. Sprouts are terrific survival food as well. Because they take up so little space and only need moisture and a little time, many people store sprout kits to be prepared for a long term power outage or other potential food shortages.
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