How to Grow Microgreens on Your Own Windowsill: Easier Than It Seems

20.06.2023 09:13

Sprouts, or as they are also called, microgreens, are seeds that have produced their first sprout.

You can probably buy a similar product in any large supermarket, but it is much better if you grow it at home.

Moreover, it is not at all difficult to do.

The first thing to do is to "get" seeds that can be grown for these purposes. These include seeds of crops such as wheat, oats, beans, mung beans, chickpeas, milk thistle, etc.

Once you have the seeds in hand, first try yourself as a “sprouter” on 1-2 tablespoons of seeds.

Microgreens
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Rinse the specified amount of seeds or grains thoroughly, then transfer them to a jar and fill the container with drinking water at room temperature. There should be 2-3 times more water than raw materials for germination.

It is best to leave this procedure for the evening, as the soaking lasts from 8 to 12 hours.

Cover the jar with gauze folded in several layers and secure the fabric around the neck with an elastic band.

In the morning, drain the water and rinse the seeds in water again, then spread the grains on a plate and cover with gauze. Continue to rinse the seeds through a sieve or colander at least twice a day, and also spray the gauze with water from a spray bottle from time to time.

It takes on average 1 to 5 days to get sprouts.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor