What I have noticed is that in the whimsical world of sprouting, jars become tiny incubators of life. As seeds snugly nestle within the glass confines, a magical transformation unfolds. It’s like a miniature garden party where each sprout dons its green party hat and stretches towards the lid, eager to join the celebration of growth. The jar becomes a dance floor for the sprouts, swaying to the rhythm of water and sunlight. With each day, the once dormant seed burst into a lively parade of freshness, turning the jar into a vibrant spectacle of natures own confetti. It’s a “sproutacular affair” where every jar tells a story of resilience, renewal.

This is my experience, check out the process…

Sprouting using cheesecloth wasn’t a complete failure. As you can see, my legumes did sprout. Yet nothing was edible due to the scent and taste of mildew. I found out later that I was using the wrong covering to drain the water.

I decided to think fast and use this fruit netting to ensure the correct drainage of my seeds. It truly made a difference.

Unfortunately, by not securely fastening the net to the brim of the jar I experienced a few seeds falling down the drain. Could you imagine how I felt when I thought I had tied the net onto my sprouting jar?! It was discouraging, but I had to charge it as a rookie mistake.

One of the best parts of sprouting is “de-hulling”. That means I am separating the hulls and the un-sprouted seeds. The process takes about two to three rinses.

Vibrance in the palm of my hand…

Just like that, the finished product! Spicy radishes (top right), mixed broccoli (front), and black seed sprouts (top left) are ready for storage and eating.