| |
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 |
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