Sprouts...and how the heck do I start 'em??

Okay, being a new one here, I've a couple of simple questions and am hoping for some simple answers:

I'd like to learn to make sprouts but haven't a clue how to start, other than soaking some in water...then what? Does this process involve drying racks/sheets? Dehydrator? How long does it take to sprout anything and what types of sprouts are good and/or the best for raw food consumption? I know there's alfalfa, mung bean, buckwheat....other than those, I'm curious as to what is tasty?

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  • emtpdmomemtpdmom Raw Newbie

    Dovesinna, for information on sprouting check out www.sproutpeople.com. They have a nice "Sprout Basics" section here: http://www.sproutpeople.com/grow/sprouting.html . You might also want to do an advanced search on this site to see what other users have said about sprouting and how they incorporate sprouts in their diets.

    For some tips and hints on using this site check here: http://www.goneraw.com/forum/site-use-tips-and-hints

    EDIT: You don't have to purchase elaborate equipment to sprout. I use pint size wide-mouth Mason jars with cheese cloth over the top. My favorite sprouts are alfalfa and broccoli. I use both in salads and fruit smoothies. They add a "nutty" flavor to smoothies.

    You also might want to check out the "New to Raw" section under the Forums tab. The "Newbie Page" ( http://www.goneraw.com/node/7119 ) has some nice sprout links in reply #6.

    Hope this gets you started, and welcome to Gone Raw.

    Brenda

  • Thank you so very much! I'll research the sites, and links, you've provided. I've found this site to be so informative and everyone is so helpful.

    Thanks again,

    :)Heather

  • Raw_OrleansRaw_Orleans Raw Newbie

    SproutPeople Sell a Product Called The Easy Sprout... I Love it... With One Easy Sprouter you can have Two(2) 'Crops' Going at one time (one in The Bottom and another in the (UpsideDown) Hood... I have 3 EasySprouters and 6 Crops Going at any one time...

    Sprouts... Yummmmmmmy..... Dude!!!!!

  • A former surfer, perhaps?! LOL, it's all good.

    Thanks for the detailed information. I've checked out two sites already and have learned a lot.

    I really appreciate these boards/forums. Everyone here is so supportive.

    I look forward to sprouting!!

    Viva la Sprout!!

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