One of the easiest and most cost-effective way of growing your own food is sprouting seeds.
The idea is to sprout seeds in jars or other small containers on a windowsill or other location inside your home.
Small Miracles
A seed has an amazing amount of resources packed in a small container to create whole plants from little more than water and air.
The plants provide for healthy eating.
Popular Seed Varieties For Sprouting
Here are some of the favourite sprouts:
- Alfalfa Green Sprouts
- Broccoli Sprouts
- Mung Beans
- Radishes
- Soy Beans
- Mustard
- Fenugreek
- Sunflowers
- Alfalfa Green Sprouts
- Broccoli Sprouts
- Mung Beans
- Radishes
- Soy Beans
- Mustard
- Fenugreek
- Sunflowers
- Mixed
seeds - Grasses
How to Sprout Seeds
You will hydrate the seeds by soaking in water, then allowing them to sprout in a jar or other container.
Cleanliness is very important.
West Coast Seeds has a great article on sprouting seeds.
Minimal Equipment
You can get sprouting with very little gear, including mason jays, sprouting, mats, colanders, and tiered trays.
Repurposed used glass jars are a good place to start.
Where To Get Supplies
You can get seeds and seed sprouting equipment from many different sources including West Coast Seeds, Amazon, garden centers, health food stores, and department stores.
You can order anything you need online if you do not find a good local source.
More Information On Sprouting
There are plenty of books and other resources available.
Seed Sprouting Books on Amazon
Start Sprouting!
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