It‘s a joy to watch the vitality of growing sprouts. Some varieties can be harvested after just three days! Germination is a natural life process that is affected by humidity and supply of light and air. All instructions are therefore approximate indications; you will quickly become familiar with you miniature greenhouse.
A bright area without direct sunlight is ideal.
Soak the seeds for 4 – 12 hours.
If sprouts are not eaten immediately, they can be stored in a vessel in the fridge for a couple of days (no longer than 2 – 3 days).
The ideal germination temperature is 18 – 20 degrees C. All sprouting seeds should be lightly watered twice a day.
... are the white fibre roots of the young sprouts.
They look like fluff or very fine fur. Mustard, red radish, white radish and alfalfa in particular develop these roots.
Often confused for mildew, the sprouts are then wrongly thrown away. You should smell them first – mildew smells of mould, while the roots smell fresh or even have a strong, spicy scent depending on the variety.
A.Vogel bioSnacky® seeds are checked for their ability to germinate before every packaging. Nevertheless, in rare cases the ability to germinate may be limited due to transport or improper storage.
Please understand that the seeds a pure natural produce and are subject to natural life processes.
Alfalfa sprouts contain vitamins A, B2, B3, C, D as well as numerous minerals and trace elements such as magnesium, iron, all 8 essential amino-acids, protein, chlorophyll and fibres.
Seeds for 1 cup of sprouts |
Germination period, harvest in days |
Development of fibre roots
|
1.5 tbsp |
Approx. 6–8 |
Possible
|
Fenugreek sprouts contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5 and D, plenty of iron and phosphorus as well as pantothenic acid, saponin and choline.
Seeds for 1 cup of sprouts |
Germination period, harvest in days |
Development of fibre roots
|
1.5 tbsp |
Approx. 2-3 |
No
|
Lentil sprouts contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, plenty of vitamins C and E, iron, manganese, sodium, niacin, phosphorus and zinc.
Seeds for 1 cup of sprouts |
Germination period, harvest in days |
Development of fibre roots
|
1.5 tbsp |
Approx. 2-3 |
No
|
Green soy seed with mild and aromatic taste. Mung bean sprouts contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B12 and C, plenty of vitamin E as well as iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Seeds for 1 cup of sprouts |
Germination period, harvest in days |
Development of fibre roots
|
1.5 tbsp |
Approx. 4-5 |
No
|
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