Seed Sprouter

[cityfan08]

I would like to give sprouting seeds a go again after I tried before but failed and wondered if anyone could tell me where I could get a cheap sprouter.I dont mind if it is 2nd hand as long as it is in good condition.

[Snadger]

A tupperware dish with blotting paper in bottom?

[BarleySugar]

depends what sort of seed you want to sprout. Snadger's idea is fine for cress and other seeds you need to 'sow' (you can also use cotton wool or damp kitchen roll) but if you want to sprout beans, peas etc, then a large glass jar (jam, pasta sauce etc), covered with a piece of cloth held by an elastic band is th cheapest option. Rinse the seeds at least 2-3 times a day and leave the jar upside down to drain properly. Seeds left in a pool of water will rot. I think the sprouters which consist of 3 trays are around £10 now. I have 2, but I bought them a long time ago, so couldn't tell you the current prices.

[piskieinboots]

I do loads of sprouting seeds, they really come into their own this time of year - although I do the sproutings all year round.

It can be done with something as simple as a jam jar but I bought the stackable plastic seed sprouters which have lids with holes in for rinsing/draining - they work really well

These are the ones I use:

[BarleySugar]

thats like my ones, much easier to use than the jars, i really love sprouted hulled sunflowers, although i always have something on the go,