Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 I have a question. My broccoli seeds have sprouted. I set the pan in the sun today and they are higher up and green now. They have not sprouted to the point of eating yet. By which I mean not the normal 1-2 inches tall. Now, some of them look like they have hairs for roots. I threw away a tiny bunch of them today, thinking it was mold. Was it mold or is that the way b sprouts grow? And do they have an aroma? I took the top paper towel off today and they are still growing on the bottom two paper towels. TIA, Janine www.HerbaTherapy.com join the newsletter for specials! HerbaTherapy/join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 Dear Janine, Just to share I have found by trial and error! Use a magnifying glass to examine the roots and if you can see mold(mycelium) strings like white threads your sprouts have spoiled. And the femented odor comes later. Be sure you wash your jars or trays in mild detergent each use. I'm using sprouting trays I made recently from scrap wood and screen cloth and so far I've had three batches of broccoli that are crisp and crunchy with no mold. I didn't have any big pans to soak andrinse them in so I got a couple of sweater boxes(sterilite brand) at Walmart and I'm using them. Th covers are opaque so they keep the light out. I keep them in the bathtub for convenience sake. I also had great success with alfalfa and am now sprouting radish and broccoli together(separated by a divider board in the tray) and they look good. Also I sprouted some hard red wheat and put the first cutting in a blender with a little water. I had a good drink without the expense of a juicer. Good sprouting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 I dont know how I got this e-mail as I havnt been able to log on to this group. Maybe you can shed some light on what I need to do......I have not started sprouting as yet. I Have bought th large jars, (mine are large candle holders from mexico). Am going to order some seeds today. Any suggestions for what kind would be best to start with? Thanks for the help Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 I have been trying to get into this group with no success. Any suggestions Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Hello. I have received some e-mails this a.m. I Hve not been able to get into this group. Must be doing something wrong Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Dear , They were bad. ( Thank you for telling me what to look for. Bummer, back to the drawing board. All my seed packets are from 1999. Well, I should say, seed pouches. There's about 4 oz of seeds in each one. Am I supposed to keep the light out once they have come out of their shells? [casings, whatever, <g>] How do you make yours with the screen cover? If I plant them in dirt, can I still call them sprouts? I am sprout challenged. lol Gosh, I was so excited about the paper towel thing too. I must have put too much water on them. Maybe I'll try making gravy instead. lol Janine www.HerbaTherapy.com join the newsletter for specials! HerbaTherapy/join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 I have gone to th site and must be doing something wrong. I will try again. Thanks , Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Mike, I am getting all you emails so you must be in. If I recall, no one ever told me I was in either. Join in and enjoy. Jacquie Laurel Run Bird Farm (NJ) http://www.ushwy1.com/jberger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Hello, When the little hairs come on the roots that is your sprouts saying that they are thirsty (they are branching out in search of water) and need more water... this is not mold. But if it is not taken care of, your sprouts will spoil. Some seeds require more water than others. I always get this with my cabbage sprouts. Rinse them more often and you will be fine. --- JaninePh <JaninePh@...> wrote: > I have a question. My broccoli seeds have sprouted. > I set the pan in the sun today and they are higher > up and green now. They have not sprouted to the > point of eating yet. By which I mean not the normal > 1-2 inches tall. > Now, some of them look like they have hairs for > roots. I threw away a tiny bunch of them today, > thinking it was mold. Was it mold or is that the way > b sprouts grow? > And do they have an aroma? I took the top paper > towel off today and they are still growing on the > bottom two paper towels. > > TIA, > Janine > www.HerbaTherapy.com > join the newsletter for specials! > HerbaTherapy/join > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 I keep on hearing about this paper towel method. All I know is that sprouts need be rinsed to remove any indigestible sugars/starches that come out of them. This is what causes flatulence. If you are just sprinkling them with water then this is not enough as far as I am concerned. If you put your sprouts in a jar and a screen or piece of cheesecloth on top, and secure it by putting an elastic, then you are able to thoroughly rinse your sprouts. At some point the hulls will separate from the seed, and it is best to try and remove the hulls as much as possible as this is what usually molds first. If you fill your jar will water the hull will float to the top, then you can scoop as many as you can out. Don't go crazy trying to remove every one. This is not possible, nor is it necessary. Also sprouts expand a lot so please do not put too many seeds in your jar when you start. Hope that this helps. --- JaninePh <JaninePh@...> wrote: > Dear , > > They were bad. ( Thank you for telling me what to > look for. Bummer, back to the drawing board. All my > seed packets are from 1999. Well, I should say, seed > pouches. There's about 4 oz of seeds in each one. > Am I supposed to keep the light out once they have > come out of their shells? [casings, whatever, <g>] > > How do you make yours with the screen cover? > If I plant them in dirt, can I still call them > sprouts? > I am sprout challenged. lol > > Gosh, I was so excited about the paper towel thing > too. I must have put too much water on them. > Maybe I'll try making gravy instead. lol > > Janine > www.HerbaTherapy.com > join the newsletter for specials! > HerbaTherapy/join > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Hello Mike, You are in this group, I've gotten all your emails this morning. Happy Sprouting! Kitty! --- quality1mike@... wrote: > Hello. I have received some e-mails this a.m. I Hve > not been able to get > into this group. Must be doing something wrong > Mike > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 OK, somebody explain whats going on here. I have received e-mails all day, good information, but I have yet to be able to get what I need to do from to participate. I assume the messages I am getting, everyone else is getting also. tells me that I have already signed in. I have not. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Dear Janine, If you plant your sprout seeds in dirt they are still sprouts and you have to cut them off to harvest them or you will have " dirty sprouts " ! Wheat grass grows well in pans of dirt. The sprouting frame is just a shallow wood frame,any convenient size to fit your available pans,made from 1x2 1/2 inch wood nailed together and ordinary nylon screen stapled to the bottom(or nailed with little wood strips). Use your ingenuity or get someone to make them for you. Two or three frames to start with. First you soak the seeds for eight or twelve hours(depending on seed) and then you spread the seed in the frame. Every 6 hours more or less rinse them by dipping the frame up and down a few times in the sink,bathtub or a pan of some sort. They will grow well if not too cold(air temp no less than 60 degrees and water temp about 70-80 degrees) and in about 4 to six days voila! sprouts. Good sprouting, Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Hello Mike.. Evidently you were successful in getting into this group, because here you are..! Welcome..! Now let's talk about sprouts. The Sprout People, for whom the group is named, is an excellent source of all sorts of seeds specially for sprouting (as you might imagine). There are others, and we can list some of them for you, if you like. Important is to buy only *organic* seeds specifically packaged for sprouting. Seeds from your local garden store are often treatd with fertilizers, anti-pest stuff, and other chemicals; don't use them. Try sending your questions and concerns one at a time. That makes it easier (and clearer) to answer them. Welcome again... Reysha Re: broccoli sprouts > I have been trying to get into this group with no success. Any suggestions > Mike > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 On 1/10/02 at 5:34 PM " quality1mike@... " <quality1mike@...> wrote: >Any suggestions? Do you have a ID and Password? You need both to be able to get to the list web site to make any changes to your settings. @(~~~>~~~ K. ~~~<~~~)@ <mailto:im4rotts@...> Web Page Design <www.stoneforts.com/design.htm> Stone Fort Rottweilers <www.stoneforts.com/> List Owner: K9Nutrition, K9KidneyDiet, RawPetsFoodSaver, CalypsoMail & Moderator: NaturalCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2002 Report Share Posted January 11, 2002 Mike, try sending an email to Member Services. Ask then to verify your membership and they should send you an email with a verification number to write back to. JB Laurel Run Bird Farm (NJ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2002 Report Share Posted January 11, 2002 Thanks.....Was going to give up today. On a more positive note, I am getting ready to order my first seeds tomorrow. Any suggestions on what to start out with? For a container I bought two Glass " candle holders from mexico. They are approx. 12 " tall, by 4 " in Dia.. What should I use as a screen? Also, I have heard discussion about circulation. Is this a major concern? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2002 Report Share Posted January 11, 2002 Mike, You can use old fashioned one quart(or larger) mason jars. Put circles of screen mesh in place of the insert lid. Soak your seeds(two tbs.). for 8 hours in tepid water and then rinse every four hours or so(overnight is alright but get them rinsed first thing in morning. In about 3 days you will have sprouts starting and in 6-7 days a jar full of sprouts. Same for alfalfa,radish,fenugreek,etc. Beans are a litle different but start with the cruciferous seeds. Good sprouting, Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2002 Report Share Posted January 19, 2002 Hi ph: Have you tried The Sproutpeople www..com ???? Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2002 Report Share Posted January 20, 2002 Mumm's is a good supplier and cheaper than Sprout People. Also ny's Seeds. Put your broccoli seed in at Google for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Dear Marilyn, Broccoli sprouts seem to have more of the " sulphurophanes " . Maybe ten times more than broccoli crowns or other cabbage and radish vegetables. I don't know about their " thyroid suppressing qualities " . What are they? Anither question for you: What are you going to use four automatic sprouters for? TeeJay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Dear Marilyn, Broccoli sprouts seem to have more of the " sulphurophanes " . Maybe ten times more than broccoli crowns or other cabbage and radish vegetables. I don't know about their " thyroid suppressing qualities " . What are they? Anither question for you: What are you going to use four automatic sprouters for? TeeJay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 aloha ! i was puzzled by this same thing when i first started sprouting.... root hairs... keep rinsing...and munch on bright blessings. christie on 8/4/02 3:58 PM, cybless at lovejoy@... wrote: > Can anyone shed some light on this? I have some fresh broccoli seeds > which show a high genmination rate. However, as they sprout, the > seeds are surrounded by a growing 'web' of very fine white strands or > what may an almost mist-like fungus. Has anyone else had this > experience? What do I have growing here? Can I eat these sprouts, or > should I just dump the lot? Help, please. > Thanks, Reysha S. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 I believe those are just tiny roots and nothing to worry about. >Can anyone shed some light on this? I have some fresh broccoli seeds >which show a high genmination rate. However, as they sprout, the >seeds are surrounded by a growing 'web' of very fine white strands or >what may an almost mist-like fungus. Has anyone else had this >experience? What do I have growing here? Can I eat these sprouts, or >should I just dump the lot? Help, please. >Thanks, Reysha S. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 The roots are looking for water. Rince more often is my suggestion. This is not mold. --- Long <longc@...> wrote: > I believe those are just tiny roots and nothing to > worry about. > > > >Can anyone shed some light on this? I have some > fresh broccoli seeds > >which show a high genmination rate. However, as > they sprout, the > >seeds are surrounded by a growing 'web' of very > fine white strands or > >what may an almost mist-like fungus. Has anyone > else had this > >experience? What do I have growing here? Can I eat > these sprouts, or > >should I just dump the lot? Help, please. > >Thanks, Reysha S. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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