Broccoli Sprouts Day 1. Journey post #4

I've been teasing you all week about sprouting Broccoli.  I shared in Eat to Beat Cancer part 3 that "those who eat the most cruciferous vegetables — items like cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and broccoli — have the best survival rate."

We eat veggies in our house every day but sprouts are a special thing.  I don't have to dig in the garden and sweat over the weeds to get homegrown sprouts.  Sprouts take anywhere from 24 hours to 5 days.
So here we go!

Broccoli Sprouts

Seed to sprout in 3-6 days
Yield is up to 1:5
Sprout shelf life is up to 6 weeks if stored properly.

I started with 1 tablespoon

Directions:

Prep 3 Tablespoons of seed then transfer into a bowl or into your Sprout Jar.  Add 2-3 times as much cool (60°-70°) water.

Mix seeds up to assure even water contact for all.  Note: Brassicas tend to float. Try to sink those that do by knocking them down with your fingers. It isn't a big deal but it is a good habit.  Allow seeds to Soak for 6-12 hours.

Move the jar so the kitten won't knock it over!

Empty the seeds into your Sprout Jar.  Drain off the soak water.  You may water plants or use it in stock if you like - it has nutrients in it.  

Rinse thoroughly with cool (60°-70°) water.  Drain thoroughly!

Set your Sprout Jar anywhere out of direct sunlight and at room temperature (70° is optimal) between rinses.  This is where your sprouts do their growing. We use a counter top - in the corner of our kitchen, but where the sprout jar won't get knocked over by cats, dogs, kids or us.

Rinse and Drain again every 8-12 hours for 3 days.  Be sure to drain very thoroughly.

If you would like to sprout along, check out Mary's SPROUTS page!  When you place your order just leave a comment that you found me from Back to the Basics and I'll include a free ounce of seeds.  If you order $35 or more of seeds or kits I'll include an extra 2 ounces and an extra Screen for FREE!  Shipping is always free!

Happy Sprouting!