The sprouts, also called seedlings or seedlings, are basically nothing more than the young shoots of grain or Vegetable plants, of which we have many, for example radishes, mung beans, radishes, alfalfa or soy from the cultivation in the Know the outdoors. The rearing itself is very easy.
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Sprouts from our own cultivation
The seeds for baby vegetables are unusually productive. Usually two tablespoons of sprout seeds are enough for a container, which you fill in a purchased sprouting device or spread on a dish common in the household. A little tip in between: ours too Mini greenhouses, which we present in the garden journal, are ideal for growing sprouts! Well-moistened kitchen paper is sufficient as a base for the seeds. The germination times vary depending on the type of vegetable and are between four and ten days.
Correct sprout rearing in a nutshell
- After thorough rinsing, place the germination seeds in the container and cover with cold to lukewarm water;
- Let rest for four to twelve hours (if possible overnight);
- Pour off the germinating water, rinse two to three times and allow the remaining water to drain off completely;
- Depending on the species, the procedure is now repeated for two to three days, after which the seedlings are grown on crepe in the breeding tray.
- Choice of location: as bright as possible while avoiding direct sunlight through the window at approx. 18 to 22 ° C;
- Important: Temperatures that are too low prevent germination, excessive heat promotes mold growth!
Lots of variety on the menu
Whether spring salad with sprouts and seeds, Asian noodles, sprouts in a pizza bread nest or together with Pikeperch fillet, the mini vegetable with the green leaves, knows thousands of ways of preparation and tastes good simply delicious. Those who start rearing sprouts for the first time are often appalled by the tiny, white ones Hairs that are found in some species, mainly on the root areas of cress and radish sprouts, form. However, these are harmless water search roots and by no means the suspected one Mold that otherwise spreads over the entire seed and not just on the roots would.
Peculiarities of sprout seeds
The best and healthiest rearing results are achieved with organic germination seeds from organic farming, which are free from synthetic vitamin additives, fillers, preservatives and animal ingredients are. Many of the commercially available seedlings are unpeeled and are only suitable for sprout production. The standard container size for organic seeds is 500 grams, the prices per 100 grams are between 1.50 and 2.00 Euros, the enjoyment factor, on the other hand, is around 200 percent, i.e. 100 percent for vegan and the unmistakably good Taste. You'll quickly appreciate the home-grown Minis, even if they're not nearly the size of the Barbara branches to which we want to dedicate ourselves in the following.
