How do you store the sprouts? Every time I get a nice crop of fenugreek they wilt within a day in the fridge! So disappointing.
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I'm only going by memory on this. You need to rinse frequently, and only make as much as you can use in a few days. I think we used to wrap them in a damp paper towel toward the end of the batch.
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I don't have a answer. Our sprouts are generally eaten within three days so they don't have a chance to wilt.
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I don`t refrigerate--use right out of the sprouter and keep rinsing. But I have not made fenugreek so am not certain about them. It does work for alfalfa and mung.
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I cut vents in a thin plastic container and store them in the refrigerator and they last for about a week; circulating air is the key.
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The more moisture you can remove and better ventilation you give them, the longer they will last.That is why I use a salad spinner to rinse and store, giving them a good spritz and spin daily.
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I am in zone 9. So far the seedlings are doing great. Even when it hit 90 last week. I lost a few but it is to be expected. I put them out early, at 2.5 weeks due to space issues indoors. Tomatoes, peppers, beans, carrots, radishes, cucumber and all squashes are thriving. Some other root vegetables died in the heat. But they were really small when I took them out.
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Hi I put them in water overnight and then planted them. Only one seed sprouted anf it is growing as we speak, at this point it is still only a plant though but I hope to plant it in the ground soon
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I attached the website I get my sprouting information from. Their chart says alfalfa sprouts have a shelf life of 4 years. But, freezing the seeds will increase shelf life by 4-5 times. I keep my seeds in the freezer and only use 2 tablespoons at a time. My seeds have always sprouted! Good luck, hope the website it helpful. http://www.sproutpeople.com/grow/storage.html
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I remove it from the plastic pouch because I don't know what kind of plastic it is, then transfer the saffron to a dark green (or cobalt blue) glass jar with a screw-top lid. You can usually find those in an herb shop; might even have them here. The alternative, which I'm doing right now, is to just store it in its container in a DARK, DRY place. I've never known anyone who put it into a fridge or freezer. I see that others here are doing that and they like it fine. I'd rather throw my saffron out the window than expose it to either humidity or light. Different strokes... :)
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Hi Miriam, Great question Thank You for asking. We recommend that if not immediately used after 24 hours to take your fresh herbs out of the mesh bag and store them properly. The best way to store these after the market, (particularly parsley, cilantro, oregano, sage, marjoram, basil, rosemary, tarragon, mint, and chives) is to store them upright in a little cup of water. This idea also works for asparagus just don't forget to snip off a little bit of the bottom. Hope this helps =)
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no idea, but i buy 3-4 bags at a time and leave them in a cupboard for months and they are fine, and grow great. i just noticed caps lock is on. sorry about that. since i'm too lazy to rewrite this, just pretend brian blessed is shouting out this hopefully helpful advice.
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It is better to store seeds covered in the refrigerator with desiccant packets to absorb moisture. That is what I learned in master gardeners class.
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Yes they are to be stored/kept in the fridge to keep fresh as possible as it is the EFA's in the seed that can spoil. If you kept them out I would not use the best before as a guide. Hope that helps.
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I just planted some in my garden only a few days ago. so far nothing.. I did plant some in the house in those little green house plastic containers that come with the little dirt pods. they are already growing. took less than a week and they are already an inch tall.. the seeds I planted outside I water twice a day because it gets hot and dry quickly. I mixed garden soil and compost and steer manure into the garden. each seed is different as far as sun. So far I am happy with them.
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I soak mine for 2 days. drain them and cover in fridge. spread term over the organic soil and a sprinkler of azonite, then cove 3 days cool dark area of house. Uncover in early morning, leave in a shaded bit lite area until it gets almost to peak heat. not in direct heat, it dries out quickly..,but then I put them back in the coolest room with lite until its time to graze. it grows quick. Hope this helps. YES you can. I use a tri appetizer tray from the $ store. Its great, you can take a block to go!
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Hi Lynette, if you must use a 6" pot (I use shallower pots) fill 1/2 with earth place 1/8th cup well soaked seeds (use warm water for 1 hour) that you drained and don't worry about overlap they seem to sort themselves out once roots spread; only cover with a light sprinkling of earth, place in a dark place for 2-3 days until they sprout, then place under a florescent or full spectrum light bulb. Good luck, my cat is thrilled and comes by 1-2x a day to be fed. I can't leave the pots for him to nibble alone, he would pull out the entire bed of sprouts and make a mess, so I feed him a couple at a time. You can tell I'm retired;-) Hi Lynette, if you must use a 6" pot (I use shallower pots) fill 1/2 with earth place 1/8th cup well soaked seeds (use warm water for 1 hour) that you drained and don't worry about overlap they seem to sort themselves out once roots spread; only cover with a light sprinkling of earth, place in a dark place for 2-3 days until they sprout, then place under a florescent or full spectrum light bulb. Good luck, my cat is thrilled and comes by 1-2x a day to be fed. I can't leave the pots for him to nibble alone, he would pull out the entire bed of sprouts and make a mess, so I feed him a... » Read More Hi Lynette, if you must use a 6" pot (I use shallower pots) fill 1/2 with earth place 1/8th cup well soaked seeds (use warm water for 1 hour) that you drained and don't worry about overlap they seem to sort themselves out once roots spread; only cover with a light sprinkling of earth, place in a dark place for 2-3 days until they sprout, then place under a florescent or full spectrum light bulb. Good luck, my cat is thrilled and comes by 1-2x a day to be fed. I can't leave the pots for him to nibble alone, he would pull out the entire bed of sprouts and make a mess, so I feed him a couple at a time. You can tell I'm retired;-) « Show Less
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I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly.It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that obstinate cilantro). :( I think you would enjoy the product immensely! :) I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly.It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that... » Read More I received Aero Grow as a gift for Mother's Day, and love it, as I live in an apartment and do not have access to "land". My basic problem is that the cilantro is NOT growing. I contacted customer service who was extremely courteous, and who mentioned that if there were no sprouts after 4 wks. they would replace the lil' bugger. The bug thing worries me, so I have been keeping a wary eye out for that lil' problem, and will update you accordingly.It is a joy to see the herbs sprout and progress, I planted the Gourmet Herbs and they have all sprouted (except for that obstinate cilantro). :( I think you would enjoy the product immensely! :) « Show Less
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http://www.lifesprouts.com/faq.html. Enjoy. I love my sprouts, I do a "salad mix" that is great.soaking and draining is important.
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I really don't know about the 'mixes', but I believe there are options for buying a specific seed if that's what you wish. You could try contacting Sprout House directly. All I know is that I've never had a failure with their materials. The seeds produced in abundance. I love it, and want to get some specific seeds to start early for planting.
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Nothing fancy needed. I use a quart jar with a mesh screen lid. Soak your seeds over night, then drain and rinse the seeds and lay the jar on its side. Rinse each day for 3 or 4 days until the seeds have sprouted to your liking. Then eat-em up!
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I keep mine in the fridge too. I guess you could try freezing a few and see how they turn out. They keep well in the fridge though.