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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, one must provide extra light for the crop to germinate.
Sprouts
Sprouts are packed with vitamins, minerals, and proteins. By eating a handful of sprouts or shoots a day, you help your entire body stay healthy. You get the best nutritional composition by varying different types of seeds. You can easily grow sprouts in a sprouting box made specifically for the purpose, or in an empty jam jar with a mesh cloth or a piece of nylon as a lid. Fasten with a rubber band.
Grow sprouts like this
- Rinse the seeds thoroughly.
- Soak the seeds in a container with a perforated lid and let them sit for 24 hours.
- Drain the water and rinse the seeds again.
- Place the container upside down at a slight angle, for example in a dish rack. Air must be able to enter and water must be able to drain away.
- Rinse the sprouts every morning and evening.
- After 3–5 days, the sprouts have grown out and are ready to eat. If you place the sprouts in the window, they will turn green from chlorophyll. Store them in a container or plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Different types of sprouts and shoots
- Mung bean sprouts
An easy beginner sprout that most people like the taste of. Said to be good for hair, skin, and nails. Contains fiber, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B17, folate, iron, zinc, and calcium. Alfalfa sprouts: Are good for the blood and are considered able to lower blood pressure and have a positive impact on cholesterol. Contains potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin C, B vitamins B1, B3, B2, B6, B9 (folic acid), carotene, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K. - Sunflower seed sprouts
Breaks down fat and improves digestion. Contains lecithin, vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, and potassium. Radish sprouts: Radish contains sulfur, which is important for the skin. They also have a cleansing effect and have a positive impact on the liver and gallbladder. Contains vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and carotene. - Broccoli sprouts
Broccoli sprouts contain the substance sulforaphane, which according to studies can prevent cancer and alleviate inflammation in areas such as the respiratory tract. Contains vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin B6, B12, B3, and B1, vitamin C, and the minerals magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and selenium.
Other things that are easy to grow
- Cress
Cress can be sown on damp kitchen paper on a tray or a plate. Ensure that the paper stays moist. After just a few days, the sprouts begin to grow and are soon ready to be eaten. Quick, easy, and fun. Great for children to try. - Herbs
With extra grow lights, you can even grow various types of herbs such as basil, oregano, and other types of culinary herbs all year round. Place them as cool and bright as possible and harvest when the leaves are small and thin. - Microgreens
Microgreens are shoots of various types of lettuce, such as leaf lettuce, arugula, beets, basil, and spinach. Most vegetables can be grown this way; it is fast and fun. You can even mix different types of seeds to get a supermix—a good idea if you have limited space for growing. The leaves are harvested when they are small and can be mixed or added to a salad, used on sandwiches, in juice, as a garnish on food, etc.
How to sow herbs and microgreens
- Fill the desired container, for example a seed box with a lid or a pot with sowing soil, and dampen with a spray bottle.
- Scatter the seeds so they are evenly distributed on the surface, quite densely. If you want to grow larger herb plants, you should sow with more space so they have more room to grow.
- Cover with a thin layer of seed compost and press down lightly with your hands.
- Water gently with a watering can with a rose head or a spray bottle.
- Keep the soil lightly moist. Using a bag or a lid over it helps the soil retain moisture better. Make small holes for ventilation.
- Place in a bright spot. A few days later, the crop begins to turn green and it is time to harvest.
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