Sprouting seeds

[nerdgas]

Just a word of warning although I'm sure some you already know this.

I have one of the T&M sprouters and used a whole pack of the Radish Daikon seeds in it last week.

The seeds were quite big and they filled each tray with a single layer however upon sprouting they grew quite big and overcrowded the trays so even with the daily rinsing the roots started to rot and it ended up smelling pretty rank (had to throw the lot away).

I put all the seeds from an alfalfa pack in it a few weeks ago and didn't have the same problem but the leaves and roots were much much smaller.

In future I think I'll err on the side of caution and just use half the packet at a time in the sprouter.

[WrexTheDragon]

I use a plastic scoop no matter what the size of the seeds are. I think I get about 8/10 sowings from a packet.

[Two_Sheds]

I ... used a whole pack of the Radish Daikon seeds in it last week.

Hmmmm.
A thin sowing would suffice: they get really big as they sprout, as you now know

[nilling]

My order has just arrived: sprouter plus six packets of seeds for £9.29

[Bramble_killer]

oh no, just reading this thread and now I want a seed sprouter :/

[Lovage]

I'm pleased to report the marrowfat peas were wonderful.
The whole lot went into a stir-fry at 6 days, shoots. roots and seeds.
You cant get much cheaper than dried peas but its Aduki beans this week

[Bren In Pots]

I'm still using wide neck jars but thinking about swapping to sprouter trays instead can anyone tell me what sort of size they are please.

[WrexTheDragon]

6 inch square.

[Bren In Pots]

Thanks for that WTD

and Lovage I'd never thought of sprouting marrowfat peas so that's another one for my to try list.

[trish60]

Have got several different sprouters mostly from bootfairs or charity shops. Find the square tiered one good but this one which I had for Christmas a few years ago is the most convenient as you don`t need to rinse every day. Sometimes the sprouts do get a bit matted so I give them a rinse and separate them after 4 or 5 days.
I think it`s on E bay as well.
Buy the Easy-Sprout Sprouter @ Juiceland.co.uk

[Two_Sheds]

Got one of those seed sprouter boxes with a packet of snow peas

Snow peas are nice
I'm going to grow some this year, so I don't have to spend £2 on a pack ever again