Yield | Amount to use | Soaking time | Time to harvest | Sprout length | Suggested uses | Special instructions | |
Alfalfa | 7:1 | 2 Tbsp | 8-12 hours | 3-6 days | 1-2 inches | Sandwiches, salads, omelets | |
Amaranth | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | Do not soak | 2-4 days | 1/4 inch | Bread, pancakes | Rinse and drain 4 to 6 times a day for faster sprouting. |
Buckwheat | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 20-60 minutes | 1-3 days | Length of seed | Salads, pancakes | Do not oversoak. Rinse until water runs clear. Rinse and drain 3 to 6 times a day. |
Clover | 7:1 | 2 Tbsp | 8-12 hours | 3-6 days | 1-2 inches | Sandwiches, salads | |
Garbanzo | 2:1 | 1/2 cup | 8-12 hours | 2-4 days | Length of seed | Casseroles, soups, salads, snacks | |
Lentil | 2:1 | 1/2 cup | 8-12 hours | 2-4 days | Length of seed | Casseroles, soups, salads | Rinse red lentils until water runs clear. |
Millet | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 6-10 hours | 1-5 days | 1/16-1/8 inch | Casseroles, soups, salads | |
Mung | 2:1 | 1/3-1/2 cup | 8-12 hours | 2-5 days | 1-1/2 to 3 inches | Omelets, soups, snacks, salads, Asian dishes | Sprout in complete darkness. Rinse more often. Sprouts should be cooked before using. |
Oat groats | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 30-60 minutes | 1-3 days | Length of seed | Breads, granola, snacks | |
Radish | 5:1 | 3 Tbsp | 6-12 hours | 3-6 days | 1-2 inches | Sandwiches, salads | |
Rye | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 6-12 hours | 2-3 days | Length of seed | Bread, granola, snacks | |
Soybeans | 2:1 | 1/2 cup | 2-12 hours | 2-6 days | Length of seed | Casseroles, stews, salads, Asian dishes | 4 hour soak optimal; too much soaking is detrimental. Rinse until water runs clear. Rinse and drain 3-6 times a day. Cook before using. |
Sunflower | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 1-4 hours | 1-5 days | 1/4 inch | Salads, snacks | Rinse until water runs clear. Rinse and drain 2-6 times a day. Use within a few days. |
Wheat | 1.5:1 | 2/3 cup | 6-12 hours | 2-3 days | Length of seed | Bread, snacks, granola, pancakes, casseroles, soups |
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