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There is no need to dream about growing greens this winter.
They can be growing on your windowsill right now – in the form of sprouts. Anyone that enjoys raw vegetables and salads will enjoy sprouts added to their meals and even kids like to get in on the act and watch them grow.
What do I like about sprouting? Everything!
Growing your own sprouts is healthy. It’s a great way to add fresh greens to your diet without taking up a lot of space.
Flexibility. You control the type of seed used and can choose organic if you wish.
I’m an avid gardener and those long winter months – with no digging outside – can be hard. Sprouting lets me “mini garden” in the winter.
Sprouting is a great addition to my food storage plan.
Here’s how to safely sprout seeds and make sure that your sprouts are as healthy as possible and reduce the possibility of foodborne illness.
Make sure you are purchasing certified seed (and this is!)
Heat the seed in a solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide for 5 minutes at 140 °F. Place the seed in a small strainer and lower it into the warmed peroxide. Make sure you maintain the temperature for the full 5 minutes.
Rinse the seed in running water for 1 minute then place it in a jar with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Skim off the little “floaties”, which are seed coatings and fragments.
Follow regular sprouting techniques, using clean, sanitized containers. Use these instructions in the Basic Sprouting Guide by James Talmage Stevens.
Botanical Interests has graciously donated this sprout sampler seed collection. Be sure to take a look at their in depth article tips for disinfecting, growing and harvesting sprouts at home.
Botanical Interests Sprout Sampler Seed Collection
Here’s what 3 lucky people will win
A collection of sprouting seeds for an exciting sample of fresh homegrown sprouts in large packets. It’s a $24 value.
Sprouts Alfalfa Organic (30 Grams)
Sprouts Broccoli Organic (20 Grams)
Sprouts Fenugreek Organic (20 Grams)
Sprouts Mung Bean Organic (60 Grams)
Sprouts Radish China Rose Organic (30 Grams)
Sprouts Sandwich Mix Organic (50 Grams)
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I would LOVE to have a garden in my kitchen window and use these seeds!
Sprouts are great just out of the jar!
Jill Loupe says	
I am very interested in growing my own sprouts. This would be a great way to start.
I like to just eat them as a snack or add them to a salad.
I love pea sprouts! Would love to try other kinds, thanks for the chance!
Leia Elliott says	
Our family would so benefit from this! As a mom I’m trying to teach and pass along these forgotten skills of growing foods and healthy living. Thank you so much for the opportunity!
LOve me some sprouts!
heather z` says	
Sprouts in something I have been interested in.
I like sprouts in sandwiches and salads.
Sprouting provides a bit of fun for this gardener, tasty food for this health nut, extra nutrition for her family and is favorite here. Hope I win. Thanks.
Sprouting is something I want to master to have fresh healthy ‘greens’ in the months when gardening time is over. This is a great variety to learn with and sample to find my favorites!
Tried Sprouting, back in the early 80’s…got busy with children, wishing to try again
I use my sprouts in my salads.
My favorite way to enjoy sprouts is a sandwich made of whole wheat bread, a smear of mayo and roasted chicken! Yum!
ツ Sprouts are so good on sandwiches and salads. It would be great to sprout my own. thank you
I love them just as a snack, in a salad or on a sammy!