Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

[Guest guest]

Sounds like your neighborhood is full of happy, busy bees pollinating their

little hearts out.

ew

Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

I now understand what you explained. In the backyards of most of the houses

near where I live people grow their own fruit and vegetables. These are home

owners not the tenants. These are Italian people who came here from Italy and

still live as if they were still living in Sicily. They literaly live in the

backyard from about May till the end of September. They grow long long squash,

tomatoes, EVERYTHING. So when I go around the corner and I glance into anybody's

backyard, all you see are fruit and vegetables. And on the vines over the

backyard all you see are GRAPES. My landlord stopped gardening but he grows

grapes. He shares them too. The lady downstairs has all these pots lined up on

the side of the entrance to her house (which is accessible via the backyard),

she grows (well, she grows what she grows).

And I have no idea if anyone uses bug spray but they have to because they don't

like bugs or ants. And they don't care about organic.

So to answer your question about cross pollination, I gather there is MUCH

cross pollination going on around my neighborhood. Right??

Melody

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[Guest guest]

Ok, thanks so much for the input! Looks like I will have to try

greens/microgreens eventually. I really will have an indoor garden! O_o

But for now, I have made my order and am anxiously awaiting my seeds! I

got several samplers and I did go ahead and get a pound of the Red

Clover. Now let's hope I don't hate it!

Do you remember what sprouts you put in that first sprout salad? I can

see how the stringy texture might be enough to put some folks off

entirely, but can you describe the flavor that was off-putting? Do you

usually like strong flavored veggies like broccoli, asparagus, brussels

sprouts?

Thanks again!

~

> > >

> > > ,

> > >

> > > I put everything in my salads. Chopped broccoli and cauliflower.

> > Shredded carrots and summer squashes. Sliced tomatoes. Sometimes I

put

> > in thinly slice cheese and diced ham, or maybe baby shrimp. I often

make

> > a big chef salad as dinner, served with garlic toast.

> > > Add things to the salad mix that you buy. Be adventurous.

> > > Use the ranch dressing. Try substituting a little plain yogurt

for

> > part of the mayonnaise. Have fun with your food.

> > > ew

> > >

> > > Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for

salad)

> > >

> > > Like romaine, spinach, various lettuces and leafy greens like

that.

> > That

> > > is what I think of when I think of " salad " . We used to buy

packaged,

> > > pre-washed salad mix and spinach to make our salads. Now I'm

hoping

> > to

> > > make sprouts the base of the salad instead of lettuces/spinach

and I

> > > guess what I'm asking is what sprouts do you think would be best

to

> > > start with. I'm hoping to make the transition easier for the kids

> > > mainly. Sprouts will look very different, so I'm hoping to start

with

> > > something that will have that crunch and mild/slightly sweet

flavor

> > like

> > > lettuces/spinach. I'm looking at ordering Red Clover since it's

> > > inexpensive and mild, does that sound like a good idea?

> > >

> > > Also, is it blasphemy to put Ranch dressing on sprouts? I kinda

doubt

> > my

> > > son will eat them any other way! LOL!

> > > ~

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Not only are they pollinating their little hearts out, they make wine in their

garages. lol

Melody

[Guest guest]

, I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It is

EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and a

growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and pea

sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

[Guest guest]

Mel,

You can grow sunflower seeds in your sprouters just like other seeds, you don't

need soil. The reason for the soil is so that they can be cut off to harvest. I

do that because my wife has some problem with the roots on some of the larger

sprouts.

ew

Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

I'm going to attempt to grow these soon. (I have to find a place that sells

organic soil).Then I will have sunflower microgreens and my sprouts along with

whatever I put in my salad.

Now THAT will be a salad to die for. And of course, I'LL MAKE A VIDEO, lol

Melody

>

> , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It is

EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and a

growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

>

> My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and pea

sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

>

[Guest guest]

Mel, you can also use coir as a growing medium. No soil necessary. These are

sprouts I really like to grow as microgreens....they develop a wonderful stout

texture and presence this way...

Meghan

> Mel,

> You can grow sunflower seeds in your sprouters just like other seeds, you

don't need soil. The reason for the soil is so that they can be cut off to

harvest. I do that because my wife has some problem with the roots on some of

the larger sprouts.

> ew

> Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

>

> I'm going to attempt to grow these soon. (I have to find a place that sells

organic soil).Then I will have sunflower microgreens and my sprouts along with

whatever I put in my salad.

>

> Now THAT will be a salad to die for. And of course, I'LL MAKE A VIDEO, lol

>

> Melody

>

>

> >

> > , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It is

EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and a

growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

> >

> > My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and pea

sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

NOW you tell us, ew!

Melody, I'm using coir (got a brick of it on Amazon) in a glass pie plate and

having great success. I use about 4 T of soaked seeds per crop (one 9 " plate)

and it serves me for a few days. When they are about an inch tell, I

start another batch in the other plate (I have two)

..

The yellowish tips of some leaves is b/c I just removed the seed hulls. They

haven't had time to get their share of light yet.

I've not tried to grow these seeds in a sprouter yet, but I'm going to try it!

Peggy

________________________________

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 8:26 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

 

Mel,

You can grow sunflower seeds in your sprouters just like other seeds, you don't

need soil. The reason for the soil is so that they can be cut off to harvest. I

do that because my wife has some problem with the roots on some of the larger

sprouts.

ew

Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

I'm going to attempt to grow these soon. (I have to find a place that sells

organic soil).Then I will have sunflower microgreens and my sprouts along with

whatever I put in my salad.

Now THAT will be a salad to die for. And of course, I'LL MAKE A VIDEO, lol

Melody

>

> , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It is

EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and a

growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

>

> My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and pea

sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It is

EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and a

growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

> >

> > My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and pea

sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Peggy:

Guess who I ran into today? I was around the corner and I hear this voice

saying 'Hey Melody " , and I said 'oh, Filomena " (that's the lady from the bus "

and she goes " What the heck is your name on Facebook, I forgot, OH OH, here's

my bus, I have to run " and I'm shouting after her yelling

" SPROUTLADY MELODY "

How fun!!

Melody

[Guest guest]

Peggy (and everyone). I have just been viewing videos on youtube. I saw videos

on Peat Moss, on Mulch and now I found this video. It's about something called

Coco Coir. Is this what you are referring to? you add water to a brick of this?

So if I got this brick thing, I would take it home, add water, and grow

sunflower sprouts? Am I right?

Here's the video.

Thanks much, Melody

> >

> > , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It is

EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and a

growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

> >

> > My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and pea

sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry, Mel - I messed up with Dropbox. Here's the picture of my sunnies in the

pie plate: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_2241.JPG

They're about 4 days at this point. But they're delicious right now - I pinch

off several at a time for a snack.

Peggy

________________________________

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:21 PM

Subject: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

 

> >

> > , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It is

EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and a

growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

> >

> > My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and pea

sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

I can see it now - you're fun, Melody!

Peggy

________________________________

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:23 PM

Subject: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

 

Peggy:

Guess who I ran into today? I was around the corner and I hear this voice

saying 'Hey Melody " , and I said 'oh, Filomena " (that's the lady from the bus "

and she goes " What the heck is your name on Facebook, I forgot, OH OH, here's

my bus, I have to run " and I'm shouting after her yelling

" SPROUTLADY MELODY "

How fun!!

Melody

[Guest guest]

And these are grown in Coir? I have to do this. They look FABULOUS.

Melody

> > >

> > > , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It

is EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and

a growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

> > >

> > > My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and

pea sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I haven't watched the video yet, but yes, that's what I did. My brick needed a

gallon of water to soak up, so I bought a 3-gallon bucket. Worked fine. I like

the texture and ease of working with the coir. Soak your seeds overnight before

scattering them on the damp coir. Berry has a video of this on YouTube.

Good luck!

Peggy

________________________________

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:42 PM

Subject: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

 

Peggy (and everyone). I have just been viewing videos on youtube. I saw videos

on Peat Moss, on Mulch and now I found this video. It's about something called

Coco Coir. Is this what you are referring to? you add water to a brick of this?

So if I got this brick thing, I would take it home, add water, and grow

sunflower sprouts? Am I right?

Here's the video.

Thanks much, Melody

> >

> > , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It is

EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and a

growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

> >

> > My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and pea

sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Let's see if I got this right (then I'm going to try and find 's video)

Does she use Coir? You use it exactly the same as soil right?

So I get the bricks of coir. What do I do then. Soak one brick in water? How

much water to one brick. And then I'll have this coir mixture and then I

sprinkle the soaked sunnies right? See, I might now know what I'm doing right

now, but believe me, once I learn something, I LEARN SOMETHING!!!

lol

Melody

> > >

> > > , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It

is EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and

a growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

> > >

> > > My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and

pea sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Does anyone have a link to Berry's videos? I will then know how to access

all of them. Thanks much

Melody

[Guest guest]

Check for videos by berrywell .

________________________________

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:06 PM

Subject: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

 

Does anyone have a link to Berry's videos? I will then know how to access

all of them. Thanks much

Melody

[Guest guest]

Here's what I did. The coir brick had directions on how much water to use. I put

the brick in the bucket with the water and let it all soak up. Then I crumbled

about 1/2 " of the damp coir in the pie plate and kind of smoothed it out (like

you would do with soil). Then I scattered the soaked seeds on the surface and

evened them out as best I could. Then I put the second pie plate on top, held

them together tightly, and drained off any excess water. Then I left them like

that - the plate with the seeds on the bottom and the empty one on top. I

covered the whole thing with a tea towel, added some canned stuff for weight (to

ensure good contact of the seeds with the coir [i don't think this is strictly

necessary if you have put the plates together well]) and left it for a day or

two until I could see that the top plate was being lifted up by the sprouts

growing in the bottom one! Then I took off the top plate, checked the bottom one

for moisture, added a

little water (careful here, you don't need much) and let them grow. They are in

the light but not direct sun. I check the moisture every day. They will tell you

when they need more - they get a bit droopy.

So you have it right w/o any directions from me or anyone else. I'm sure they

will be a success for you!

Peggy

________________________________

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:02 PM

Subject: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

 

Let's see if I got this right (then I'm going to try and find 's video)

Does she use Coir? You use it exactly the same as soil right?

So I get the bricks of coir. What do I do then. Soak one brick in water? How

much water to one brick. And then I'll have this coir mixture and then I

sprinkle the soaked sunnies right? See, I might now know what I'm doing right

now, but believe me, once I learn something, I LEARN SOMETHING!!!

lol

Melody

> > >

> > > , I would go directly to sunflower sprouts grown as microgreens. It

is EASY. All you need are the seeds, a growing medium such as coir or soil, and

a growing vessel. It's very easy to grow in glass or pyrex pie plates. Check out

this video:

> > >

> > > My husband doesn't like sprouts and he LOVES these....we have these and

pea sprouts (which you can grow interchangeably) going all the time. They have

totally replaced lettuce in this household. Sunflower seeds and pea sprouts both

have a lot of body.

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

You can find my videos at http:./www.mymealmasters.com Just click on either of

the video links on the left. I will be uploading some more in the next couple

of days.

>

> Check for videos by berrywell .

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sproutpeople

> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:06 PM

> Subject: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

>

>

>  

> Does anyone have a link to Berry's videos? I will then know how to

access all of them. Thanks much

>

> Melody

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jaimie,

That sprout salad was several years ago. If I had to guess, it was mainly

alfalfa plus whatever sprouting mix I found at the health food store. I later

discovered that I like clover much better than alfalfa. Now I alternate between

radish, broccoli, tatsoi, oriental greens mix, french garden mix and a blend of

equal parts broccoli, kale and mustard when growing sprouts. Yes, I like

broccoli, and asparagus. Not a fan of brussel sprouts. I do like lightly steamed

or stir fried cabbage.

> > > >

> > > > ,

> > > >

> > > > I put everything in my salads. Chopped broccoli and cauliflower.

> > > Shredded carrots and summer squashes. Sliced tomatoes. Sometimes I

> put

> > > in thinly slice cheese and diced ham, or maybe baby shrimp. I often

> make

> > > a big chef salad as dinner, served with garlic toast.

> > > > Add things to the salad mix that you buy. Be adventurous.

> > > > Use the ranch dressing. Try substituting a little plain yogurt

> for

> > > part of the mayonnaise. Have fun with your food.

> > > > ew

> > > >

> > > > Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for

> salad)

> > > >

> > > > Like romaine, spinach, various lettuces and leafy greens like

> that.

> > > That

> > > > is what I think of when I think of " salad " . We used to buy

> packaged,

> > > > pre-washed salad mix and spinach to make our salads. Now I'm

> hoping

> > > to

> > > > make sprouts the base of the salad instead of lettuces/spinach

> and I

> > > > guess what I'm asking is what sprouts do you think would be best

> to

> > > > start with. I'm hoping to make the transition easier for the kids

> > > > mainly. Sprouts will look very different, so I'm hoping to start

> with

> > > > something that will have that crunch and mild/slightly sweet

> flavor

> > > like

> > > > lettuces/spinach. I'm looking at ordering Red Clover since it's

> > > > inexpensive and mild, does that sound like a good idea?

> > > >

> > > > Also, is it blasphemy to put Ranch dressing on sprouts? I kinda

> doubt

> > > my

> > > > son will eat them any other way! LOL!

> > > > ~

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Mel, you're going to need a five gallon bucket. Put the block in the bucket and

add about four quarts of water. The exact formula will be on the package. The

coir swells up to about four time it's size. Put a lid on the bucket so that the

coir doesm't dry out. I mix mine with purlite 50/50.

ew

Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

Peggy (and everyone). I have just been viewing videos on youtube. I saw videos

on Peat Moss, on Mulch and now I found this video. It's about something called

Coco Coir. Is this what you are referring to? you add water to a brick of this?

So if I got this brick thing, I would take it home, add water, and grow

sunflower sprouts? Am I right?

Here's the video.

>

[Guest guest]

I need to respond to this video. I have reconstituted over 100 of these bricks

and never drilled holes in the bottom of the bucket. She does that because she

is putting too much water in the bucket. If the water can drain out, so can your

coir fiber.

ew

Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

Peggy (and everyone). I have just been viewing videos on youtube. I saw videos

on Peat Moss, on Mulch and now I found this video. It's about something called

Coco Coir. Is this what you are referring to? you add water to a brick of this?

So if I got this brick thing, I would take it home, add water, and grow

sunflower sprouts? Am I right?

Here's the video.

Thanks much, Melody

[Guest guest]

Thank you my dear .

I had seen some of them but I never copied and pasted a link to them. I have now

done this.

Thanks much

Melody

> >

> > Check for videos by berrywell .

> >

> >

> >

> > ________________________________

> > From: Melody <eliz7212@>

> > To: sproutpeople

> > Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:06 PM

> > Subject: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

> >

> >

> >  

> > Does anyone have a link to Berry's videos? I will then know how to

access all of them. Thanks much

> >

> > Melody

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thats another reason to grow in soil, you don't have to harvest all at once as

you would in a sprouter. Just cut off a few for a snack or to put on a sandwich.

Also, they don't all grow at the same rate, so you can cut the taller ones and

let the other cotinue to grow.

ew

Re: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

Sorry, Mel - I messed up with Dropbox. Here's the picture of my sunnies in the

pie plate: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35458235/100_2241.JPG

They're about 4 days at this point. But they're delicious right now - I pinch

off several at a time for a snack.

Peggy

________________________________

[Guest guest]

>

> Check for videos by berrywell .

> Thanks Peggy.

I have copied and pasted the link that provided.

Melody

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: sproutpeople

> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:06 PM

> Subject: Re: Begining ???'s (sprouts for salad)

>

>

>  

> Does anyone have a link to Berry's videos? I will then know how to

access all of them. Thanks much

>

> Melody

>

>

>

>

>