Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

[Guest guest]

I think so...I run lots and lots of water from the tap at a pretty good

pressure, and by the 2nd day start using a fork to separate well. What you are

doing sounds easier though. I think I've been spending way more time than others

are on the rinsing/draining, or they wouldn't have time to care for all the

sprouts they are producing. And I'm using up too much water.

Dona

>

> Something else I thought of also. Do you use enough water to really cool

> them down?

[Guest guest]

, thanks for the input. I just started a new batch soaking with bottled

water. I'm really hoping that is the problem. All the reading I've been doing on

this forum has made me even more excited about sprouting.

Dona

>

> I am pretty obsessive about the type of water I use on my sprouts-no way would

I use tap water,

[Guest guest]

Omg, how amazing. I remember my dad taking me to my first visit at Weeki Watchi

with the mermaids. And Disney World (which I've been back countless times), And

I'll NEVER forget the first time a Palmetto bug landed on my arm as I was

opening my dad's car door. I looked at him and said 'you live with flying

waterbugs?? "

And don't get me started on the Love Bugs.

lol

Melody

>

> > I will NEVER forget the first time I visited my parents after they moved to

New Port Richey Florida. I went to the sink to get a glass of water. It was not

drinkable. I said 'what the H? " My mother said " Oh, go to the fridge, we use

bottled water, you can't drink this tap water " .

> >

> > I remember saying 'You can't drink the water?? " why not? " and she said 'we

don't know but it tastes terrible " .

> >

> > That's over 40 years ago.

> >

> > Wow, the memories do come back don't they? lol

> >

> > Melody

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[Guest guest]

I killed my windowsill parsley using soak water, lol. And the fenugreek soak

water smells disgusting (curry) so I throw that away. I'm cautious over the soak

water because logically, if it contains growth inhibitors it's not going to

promote plant growth surely ? The rinse water is used on my plants outside,

I'm not so worried about that

Charlotte

> > >

> > >

> > > You don't want to reuse your soak water. The purpose of the soaking and

rinsing is to remove enzyme inhibitors and anearobic waste, so you want to toss

it.

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[Guest guest]

OMG my sides hurt from laughing. That gets post of the day from me

Charlotte

P.S. Might give my husband sprout rinse water in his cup of tea tonight, then I

can tell him he's a real man... seconds thoughts, I better not, I might get

lynched hehehe

From: jmolloy64@...

Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 02:19:09 +0000

Subject: Re: Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

.......Only real men drink sprout rinse water!!!!!!!!!!......me...I'll stick with

my Evian!!!!!!!!

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Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

EW.

You would drink the water that passed through your sprouts during the " giving

them a drink " phase???

Melody

[Guest guest]

Mel

Those are ready to eat. If you let them get much bigger, they will become

woody.

ew

Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

OMG, you have to see what my popcorn shoots now look like. I never knew they

would come out like this and they are still shooting up.

Take a look

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZFu8Q7x0so

Melody

[Guest guest]

Dona,

I have 3 Easy Sprout containers and only use them when all my other kinds are

full. They are difficult to drain properly. My favorite is the Sproutmaster

Mini triple tray. I always have broccoli sprouts growing. Lucy in TX

> > >

> > >

> > > Melody, I've already got another batch soaking. Got another question

though. Why would there be a need to toss out the rinse (not soak) water each

time? Since I'm only working with one batch, could the water be saved for the

next rinse?

> > >

> > > Dona

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

AGREED! I killed a few windowsill goodies with soak water too, when I first

started. That is why I recommend dumping it, lol

Sent from my iPad

> I killed my windowsill parsley using soak water, lol. And the fenugreek soak

water smells disgusting (curry) so I throw that away. I'm cautious over the soak

water because logically, if it contains growth inhibitors it's not going to

promote plant growth surely ? The rinse water is used on my plants outside,

I'm not so worried about that

>

> Charlotte

>

>

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > You don't want to reuse your soak water. The purpose of the soaking and

rinsing is to remove enzyme inhibitors and anearobic waste, so you want to toss

it.

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[Guest guest]

Lucy,

Perhaps you are putting too much seed into your Easy Sprout sprouters. They are

designed to drain with very little help. On the Sprout People video you see Gill

shaking and shaking it. I have found that that is really not necessary. Hold the

sprouter at a slight angle for a couple of minutes and the water will drain out.

I never put more that two tablespoons of seed in a cup at one time. I have found

that over crowding the seeds cause lots of problems. I have 10 cups, and am very

happy with them.

ew

Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

Dona,

I have 3 Easy Sprout containers and only use them when all my other kinds are

full. They are difficult to drain properly. My favorite is the Sproutmaster Mini

triple tray. I always have broccoli sprouts growing. Lucy in TX

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[Guest guest]

I am surprised.  I would have thought that soak water would be sort of like

compost tea and could be used on plants that are growing outside.  I have been

throwing mine away but I just started to save things in a can for composting. 

I am dreading putting it in the Vitamix though but then it is a way to get

compost on the plants and in the soil. 

 

Is it safe to put any soak water in the can to use in compost tea?  It has been

going down my drain.  But it is a waste of water. 

 

I wouldn't pour it back on top of the sprouts as that would seem dirty. I use

tap water for that.  But water going into my Aerogardens I use distilled but

that is mainly because of buildups of mineral deposits in the equipment.  For

my portable icemaker, we have a Britta Filter and after it does through that, we

put the water in the icemaker. 

 

What is the consensus or is there one?

 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople >

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:10 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

 

AGREED! I killed a few windowsill goodies with soak water too, when I first

started. That is why I recommend dumping it, lol

Sent from my iPad

> I killed my windowsill parsley using soak water, lol. And the fenugreek soak

water smells disgusting (curry) so I throw that away. I'm cautious over the soak

water because logically, if it contains growth inhibitors it's not going to

promote plant growth surely ? The rinse water is used on my plants outside,

I'm not so worried about that

>

> Charlotte

>

>

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > You don't want to reuse your soak water. The purpose of the soaking and

rinsing is to remove enzyme inhibitors and anearobic waste, so you want to toss

it.

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Lucy, I am currently running probably my last test batch with the broccoli/Easy

Sprout combo (this is my 7th - 6 failed batches). From what I've seen/read, this

seems to be almost a " no brainer, " but obviously not for me. If this batch

doesn't work, I'll definitely be trying some other container. Maybe I can " grow "

into the Easy Sprout later if I become more knowledgeable, or with some other

kind of seed.

Dona

>

> Dona,

> I have 3 Easy Sprout containers and only use them when all my other kinds are

full. They are difficult to drain properly. My favorite is the Sproutmaster

Mini triple tray. I always have broccoli sprouts growing. Lucy in TX

[Guest guest]

The difference between the compost tea and soak water, is that the compost tea

is made from a plant that has already grown, so it isn't throwing off anaerobic

waste or enzyme inhibitors, so it is safer. The soak water from sprouts tends

to be very acidic, whereas the compost tea is quite alkaline, so it doesn't

" burn " the plants. You CAN use the soak water to kill off weeds though, lol. I

just poured some on a patch of poison oak that is doing its best to invade my

property

Sent from my iPad

On May 30, 2012, at 12:59 PM, Carolyn Wilkerson

wrote:

> I am surprised. I would have thought that soak water would be sort of like

compost tea and could be used on plants that are growing outside. I have been

throwing mine away but I just started to save things in a can for composting. I

am dreading putting it in the Vitamix though but then it is a way to get compost

on the plants and in the soil.

>

> Is it safe to put any soak water in the can to use in compost tea? It has

been going down my drain. But it is a waste of water.

>

> I wouldn't pour it back on top of the sprouts as that would seem dirty. I use

tap water for that. But water going into my Aerogardens I use distilled but

that is mainly because of buildups of mineral deposits in the equipment. For my

portable icemaker, we have a Britta Filter and after it does through that, we

put the water in the icemaker.

>

> What is the consensus or is there one?

>

>

> Carolyn Wilkerson

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Woody? what the heck is woody??

Melody

>

> Mel

> Those are ready to eat. If you let them get much bigger, they will become

woody.

> ew

>

> Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

>

> OMG, you have to see what my popcorn shoots now look like. I never knew they

would come out like this and they are still shooting up.

>

> Take a look

>

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZFu8Q7x0so

>

> Melody

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Like chewing on the outer stems of celery

Like the bottom part of asparagus, the part you cut off because it's stringy and

chewy.

The older a plant gets, the more it build up cells made up of a chewy substance

called cellulose. It's why only animals with special stomachs can digest chewy

grass and why wheatgrass needs blitzing in a liquidiser to extract the contents

of cells made from the chewy cellulose.

Young plants are nice and tender because they haven't made enough chewy

cellulose

So woody is a term for older stems... like cutting the stems of roses, they get

woody too

Charlotte

> >

> > Mel

> > Those are ready to eat. If you let them get much bigger, they will become

woody.

> > ew

>

[Guest guest]

What about the sprouts themselves, if they die or we don't want them, can they

be put in the compost can?  Or do they have some properties that make them a

negative for compost tea? 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople >

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:03 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

 

The difference between the compost tea and soak water, is that the compost tea

is made from a plant that has already grown, so it isn't throwing off anaerobic

waste or enzyme inhibitors, so it is safer. The soak water from sprouts tends to

be very acidic, whereas the compost tea is quite alkaline, so it doesn't " burn "

the plants. You CAN use the soak water to kill off weeds though, lol. I just

poured some on a patch of poison oak that is doing its best to invade my

property

Sent from my iPad

On May 30, 2012, at 12:59 PM, Carolyn Wilkerson

wrote:

> I am surprised. I would have thought that soak water would be sort of like

compost tea and could be used on plants that are growing outside. I have been

throwing mine away but I just started to save things in a can for composting. I

am dreading putting it in the Vitamix though but then it is a way to get compost

on the plants and in the soil.

>

> Is it safe to put any soak water in the can to use in compost tea? It has been

going down my drain. But it is a waste of water.

>

> I wouldn't pour it back on top of the sprouts as that would seem dirty. I use

tap water for that. But water going into my Aerogardens I use distilled but that

is mainly because of buildups of mineral deposits in the equipment. For my

portable icemaker, we have a Britta Filter and after it does through that, we

put the water in the icemaker.

>

> What is the consensus or is there one?

>

>

> Carolyn Wilkerson

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My guess is too chewy and hard and not pleasant to eat. 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:28 PM

Subject: Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

 

Woody? what the heck is woody??

Melody

>

> Mel

> Those are ready to eat. If you let them get much bigger, they will become

woody.

> ew

>

> Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

>

> OMG, you have to see what my popcorn shoots now look like. I never knew they

would come out like this and they are still shooting up.

>

> Take a look

>

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZFu8Q7x0so

>

> Melody

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Might be nice to grow up to plants and new seeds though I would think.  Just

put a few on the patio or have the lady let you plant them in her garden

outside.  You could both have peas, she to eat and you to grow your sprouts or

microgreens.

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:41 PM

Subject: Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

 

Like chewing on the outer stems of celery

Like the bottom part of asparagus, the part you cut off because it's stringy and

chewy.

The older a plant gets, the more it build up cells made up of a chewy substance

called cellulose. It's why only animals with special stomachs can digest chewy

grass and why wheatgrass needs blitzing in a liquidiser to extract the contents

of cells made from the chewy cellulose.

Young plants are nice and tender because they haven't made enough chewy

cellulose

So woody is a term for older stems... like cutting the stems of roses, they get

woody too

Charlotte

> >

> > Mel

> > Those are ready to eat. If you let them get much bigger, they will become

woody.

> > ew

>

[Guest guest]

Don't dump the Easy Sprouts!!!! One of the greatest sprouters out

there!!!!.....give em another try....perhaps w/ new seed or better

ventilation.....if you can.....after rinsing and getting off excess

water.....take the inner cup out w/ the seeds and let that stand on it's

own....better for ventilation and drainage.....

Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

Dona,

I have 3 Easy Sprout containers and only use them when all my other kinds are

full. They are difficult to drain properly. My favorite is the Sproutmaster Mini

triple tray. I always have broccoli sprouts growing. Lucy in TX

> > >

> > >

> > > Melody, I've already got another batch soaking. Got another question

though. Why would there be a need to toss out the rinse (not soak) water each

time? Since I'm only working with one batch, could the water be saved for the

next rinse?

> > >

> > > Dona

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I think the Easy Sprouter does such a good job that it is overwhelming and they

look like we can't get to them and they are crammed together.    Might be

better to sterilize it and then to do only 1 TB or even a couple of teaspoons at

first until we get used to it. 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 3:17 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

 

Don't dump the Easy Sprouts!!!! One of the greatest sprouters out

there!!!!.....give em another try....perhaps w/ new seed or better

ventilation.....if you can.....after rinsing and getting off excess

water.....take the inner cup out w/ the seeds and let that stand on it's

own....better for ventilation and drainage.....

Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

Dona,

I have 3 Easy Sprout containers and only use them when all my other kinds are

full. They are difficult to drain properly. My favorite is the Sproutmaster Mini

triple tray. I always have broccoli sprouts growing. Lucy in TX

> > >

> > >

> > > Melody, I've already got another batch soaking. Got another question

though. Why would there be a need to toss out the rinse (not soak) water each

time? Since I'm only working with one batch, could the water be saved for the

next rinse?

> > >

> > > Dona

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

, I've done all of those...multiple time, but thanks for input. I've

produced six batches of brown broccoli sprouts, and I'm now on my seventh test,

this time with spring water. I'm excited about sprouting, buy my patience is

running very thin. At least the process doesn't take long.

Dona

>

> Don't dump the Easy Sprouts!!!! One of the greatest sprouters out

there!!!!.....give em another try....perhaps w/ new seed or better

ventilation.....if you can.....after rinsing and getting off excess

water.....take the inner cup out w/ the seeds and let that stand on it's

own....better for ventilation and drainage.....

[Guest guest]

You know... I know there are some really very experienced sprouters on here...

but sproutpeople are commercial growers, and maybe they've come across your very

problem considering the amount they must have sprouted over the years. I'm gonna

suggest you go onto the sproutpeople website and contact Gil about this mystery.

The direct link to the contact page is http://sproutpeople.org/us/contact.html

I'm sure he won't mind

Charlotte

> >

> > Don't dump the Easy Sprouts!!!! One of the greatest sprouters out

there!!!!.....give em another try....perhaps w/ new seed or better

ventilation.....if you can.....after rinsing and getting off excess

water.....take the inner cup out w/ the seeds and let that stand on it's

own....better for ventilation and drainage.....

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, I'm in Arkansas, but I keep my house at 70 degrees. I've tried seeds from

two different sources - wheatgrasskits.com and Sprout House. That had been my

hope, but the results were identical.

Dona

> >

> > Don't dump the Easy Sprouts!!!! One of the greatest sprouters out

there!!!!.....give em another try....perhaps w/ new seed or better

ventilation.....if you can.....after rinsing and getting off excess

water.....take the inner cup out w/ the seeds and let that stand on it's

own....better for ventilation and drainage.....

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That's funny - I was just over at their site with the same thing in mind, but

for some (not completely clear) reason I decided not to contact. Maybe because

I've got another batch going right now. I'm kind of liking the looks of those

Sprout Garden containers. I watched Melody's video showing her rinsing and

draining about 5 trays in 30 seconds and had to go back and watch it again I was

so amazed. But I would like to make the Easy Sprout work just out of

subbornness. I will leave them a message if this batch also fails.

Dona

> > >

> > > Don't dump the Easy Sprouts!!!! One of the greatest sprouters out

there!!!!.....give em another try....perhaps w/ new seed or better

ventilation.....if you can.....after rinsing and getting off excess

water.....take the inner cup out w/ the seeds and let that stand on it's

own....better for ventilation and drainage.....

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:16 PM

Subject: Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

 

You know... I know there are some really very experienced sprouters on here...

but sproutpeople are commercial growers, and maybe they've come across your very

problem considering the amount they must have sprouted over the years. I'm gonna

suggest you go onto the sproutpeople website and contact Gil about this mystery.

The direct link to the contact page is http://sproutpeople.org/us/contact.html

I'm sure he won't mind

Charlotte

> >

> > Don't dump the Easy Sprouts!!!! One of the greatest sprouters out

there!!!!.....give em another try....perhaps w/ new seed or better

ventilation.....if you can.....after rinsing and getting off excess

water.....take the inner cup out w/ the seeds and let that stand on it's

own....better for ventilation and drainage.....

>

[Guest guest]

My only other guess could be water causing the issue....are you using tap water

, or do you filter it?. It may be contaminating the seeds. Both sources of seeds

mentioned are generally reputable. Sproutpeople though, from my experience is

truly the cream of the crop!!!

Re: Sprouts Turn Brown UPDATE

Yes, I'm in Arkansas, but I keep my house at 70 degrees. I've tried seeds from

two different sources - wheatgrasskits.com and Sprout House. That had been my

hope, but the results were identical.

Dona

> >

> > Don't dump the Easy Sprouts!!!! One of the greatest sprouters out

there!!!!.....give em another try....perhaps w/ new seed or better

ventilation.....if you can.....after rinsing and getting off excess

water.....take the inner cup out w/ the seeds and let that stand on it's

own....better for ventilation and drainage.....

>

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