Sprouting

Your probably are familiar with alfalfa sprouts right, well I've learned that almost any kind of grain/seeds can be sprouted, such as wheat, barley, dried beans, radish, onion, broccoli, and chia seeds, chick peas, and almonds. Sprouted seeds have great nutritional value. In the process of sprouting their vitamin content increases, phytic acid is neutralized (this is present within the bran of all grains and doesn't allow digestion of many minerals). Also, there are numerous enzymes produced during the germination process. And there are many other benefits but I won't bore you with too many nutritional details. 

 Sprouts can be used in many ways, mixed in salad, on a sandwich, in soup, stir-fry, vegetables, or mixed into breads or even baked goods. 

Silas is going to show you how to sprout China Rose Radish seeds:

You will need a:

 - wide mouth mason jar

- screw top canning lid 

 - piece of paper towel or cheese cloth.

- seeds for sprouting

Pour 1 T of seeds into canning jar

Add 3 T of water

Place paper towel over top of caning jar

and screw on the lid

Let them sit out soaking over night. The next morning dump out the water and place in a dark cabinet/closet (some where where you will see them frequently) You will need to rinse and drain all water once or twice a day until sprouts are at desired length. 

 

 Only after 2 days here we have it sprouting already...we rinsed and drained them for several more days until they were about an inch in length and then stored them in the fridge. 

If you like radishes you will like these.