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Even those who do not have the opportunity to plant outdoors can enjoy the joy of growing and harvesting. During the winter months, extra light is needed to ensure the crops sprout.
Cultivating cress and sprouts is an easy way to get a green vitamin supplement indoors. They do not require soil and grow quickly.
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Sprouts are packed with vitamins, minerals, and proteins. By eating a handful of sprouts or shoots a day, you help your whole body stay healthy. The best combination of nutrients is achieved by varying different types of seeds. Sprouts are easily grown in a sprouting box, made specifically for this purpose, or in an empty jam jar with a cheesecloth or piece of nylon as a lid. Secure with a rubber band.
Cultivate sprouts like this:
- Rinse the seeds carefully:
Rinse the seeds thoroughly to remove any impurities. - Soak the seeds:
Soak the seeds in a container with a perforated lid and let it sit for a day. - Drain and rinse again:
Drain the water and rinse the seeds again. - Position the container:
Place the container upside down, slightly tilted, for example in a dish rack. This allows air to come in and water to drain away. - Rinse the sprouts:
Rinse the sprouts every morning and evening. - Harvest the sprouts:
After 3-5 days, the sprouts have grown out and are ready to be eaten. - Expose to light:
If you place the sprouts in the window, they will turn green from chlorophyll. - Store the sprouts:
Store them in a container or plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Various types of sprouts and shoots
Mung Bean Sprouts
- A simple beginner sprout that most people enjoy.
- Good for hair, skin, and nails.
- Contains fiber, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B17, folate, iron, zinc, and calcium.
Alfalfa Sprouts
- Beneficial for blood and believed to help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol.
- Contains potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9), as well as vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Sunflower Seed Sprouts
- Breaks down fat and improves digestion.
- Contains lecithin, vitamin A, vitamins B, C, and E, along with minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, and potassium.
Radish Sprouts
- Contains sulfur, which is important for skin health.
- Has a cleansing effect and is beneficial for the liver and gallbladder.
- Contains vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, as well as minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
Broccoli Sprouts
- Contains the compound sulforaphane, which may help prevent cancer and relieve airway inflammation.
- Contains vitamins A, K, E, B6, B12, B3, B1, and C, as well as minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and selenium.
Another easy to grow
Sprouting Seeds
- You can start by placing the seeds on moist kitchen paper on a tray or plate.
- Make sure the paper stays moist.
- After just a few days, the sprouts will start to grow and will soon be ready to eat.
- Quick, easy, and fun. Great for kids to try.
Herbs
- With extra grow lights, you can even grow different types of herbs like basil, oregano, and other culinary herbs all year round.
- Keep them as cool and bright as possible.
- Harvest when the leaves are small and thin.
Micro Greens
- Micro greens are shoots of various types of lettuce, like leaf lettuce, arugula, beetroot, basil, and spinach.
- Most vegetables can be grown this way; it is quick and fun.
- You can even mix different types of seeds to create a super mix— a good idea if you have limited space to grow.
- Harvest the leaves when they are small and mix them in a salad, use them on a sandwich, in juice, or as a garnish on dishes.
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Here is how you plant herbs and micro greens:
Preparing the Container
- Fill the desired container, such as a seed box with a lid or a pot with seed soil, and moisten it with a spray bottle.
Sowing the Seeds
- Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the surface, quite densely.
- If you want to grow larger herb plants, sow them with more space to give them better room to grow.
Covering the Seeds
- Cover with a thin layer of seed soil and press lightly with your hands.
Watering
- Water gently with a watering can with a sprinkler head or a spray bottle.
- Keep the soil lightly moist. Covering with a bag or lid helps the soil retain moisture better. Make small holes for ventilation.
Final Steps
- Place in a bright location.
- A few days later, the crop starts to turn green, and it's time to harvest.
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