| Yield |
Amount to use |
Soaking time |
Time to harvest |
Sprout length |
Special Instructions |
|
| Alfalfa | 7:1 | 2 Tbsp | 8-12 hours | 3-6 days | 1-2 inches | |
| Amaranth | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | Do not soak | 2-4 days | 1/4 inch | Rinse and drain 4 to 6 times a day for faster sprouting. |
| Buckwheat | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 20-60 minutes | 1-3 days | Length of seed | Do not oversoak. Rinse until water runs clear. Rinse and drain 3 to 6 times a day. |
| Clover | 7:1 | 2 Tbsp | 8-12 hours | 3-6 days | 1-2 inches | |
| Garbanzo | 2:1 | 1/2 cup | 8-12 hours | 2-4 days | Length of seed | |
| Lentil | 2:1 | 1/2 cup | 8-12 hours | 2-4 days | Length of seed | Rinse red lentils until water runs clear. |
| Millet | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 6-10 hours | 1-5 days | 1/16-1/8 inch | |
| Mung | 2:1 | 1/3-1/2 cup | 8-12 hours | 2-5 days | 1-1/2 to 3 inches | Sprout in complete darkness. Rinse more often. Sprouts should be cooked before using. |
| Oats | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 30-60 minutes | 1-3 days | Length of seed | |
| Radish | 5:1 | 3 Tbsp | 6-12 hours | 3-6 days | 1-2 inches | |
| Rye | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 6-12 hours | 2-3 days | Length of seed | |
| Soybeans | 2:1 | 1/2 cup | 2-12 hours | 2-6 days | Length of seed | 4 hour soak optimal; too much soaking is detrimental. Rinse until water runs clear. Rinse and drain 3-6 times a day. Cook before using. |
| Sunflower | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 1-4 hours | 1-5 days | 1/4 inch | Rinse until water runs clear. Rinse and drain 2-6 times a day. Use within a few days. |
| Wheat | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 6-12 hours | 2-3 days | Length of seed |