When I was on the way to the Co-op the other day, I started thinking about how I was so looking forward to growing some fresh lettuce, and remembered that I could be sprouting seeds to eat–something fresh that only took 3 or 4 days.
Sure enough, in the Co-Op there were instructions, as wells a screen to put over the jar that I would sprout in.
Someone requested to know how I did this, so here it is:
You will need a 1 quart glass canning jar and the metal ring that comes with it
A sprout screen or 4″ x 4″ cheese cloth
Seeds to sprout
Alfalfa seeds, jar, screen, ring
I used 2 Tbls. alfalfa seeds to begin with but right now I am sprouting a mixture of seeds that my Co-op sells.
Put the seeds in the jar.
Secure the screen or cloth using the metal ring.
Add water, swirl, and drain.
Add 1 cup cool water and soak for 4-8 hours. Drain.
Next day, refill with cool water, swirl and drain again.
Invert jar and prop at an angle in sink or bowl(I just lay it sideways on the counter).
In 3-6 days, when sprouts are 1-2″, you can eat them. Cover jar with lid(or plastic) and ring and refrigerate.
Enjoy!
