Growing sprouts

• Speedy Sprouter: How many seeds should I put in my sprout jar?

  Each type of seed has a different quantity that will "fill up the jar" once grown. In general, the smaller seeds expand to a larger size compared to the larger seeds. So 5 grams of something small like alfalfa will fill up a whole jar, whereas you may need 20 grams of a larger seed (such as peas)...

• Speedy Sprouter: Is that mould on my sprouter?

  When growing sprouts, you should always look out for signs of mould or bacteria growth. If you observie small, odorless, white hairs growing from your sprout roots, these are cilia hairs - which are totally harmless, but are a sign that the roots are dehydrated. Soaking the sprouts in cool water...