New 2008

Sprouted for just a couple of days for a 6mm (¼in) sprout, whereby at this point the starches are converted to sugars to give the sprout a sweet, nutty taste, ideal in soups, salads and stir fries. Often companion sprouted with green peas and lentils.

Growing Indoors in a jam jar or seed sprouter:

• Put 2 tablespoons (50ml) of seed in a jam jar or container.
• Cover seeds with about 250ml of water. Cover the jar with a piece of muslin and secure with a rubber band.
• Soak seed overnight. The seed will swell considerably.
• Drain water through the muslin cloth, then rinse seeds in fresh water. Repeat the process and drain well.
• The seed can be grown in the jam jar or transferred to the trays of a seed sprouter.
• Rinse and drain the seeds at least twice daily, until sprouts are ready to eat. This is essential to avoid fermenting/mouldy seedlings.
• When ready to eat, rinse and use straight from the jar or seed sprouter. Sprouted seeds will store in an unsealed polythene bag in the fridge for 3 or 4 days. Rinse regularly.