BROCCOLI SEED SPROUTING 101 // How to use a mason jar sprouting kit
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- Опубліковано 8 бер 2022
- Start sprouting your own broccoli seeds using this quick and easy mason jar sprouting kit method (the secret is the inverted jar stand!) Sulforaphane is a powerful natural plant compound that has been shown to offer numerous cancer fighting, anti-aging and heart healthy benefits and broccoli sprouts are one of the highest sulforaphane content foods. Save money and have fun watching your seeds grow into loads of healthy microgreens in just a few days!
NEW NOTE FEB 2023: The exact kit I used in my demo is no longer available on Amazon so I've subbed in a link below to a comparable one. The only difference I can see is that you get a single drainage tray instead of two separated ones and plastic screen mesh lids instead of metal ones but neither of these should make any difference.
Mason Jar sprouting kit: amzn.to/3HXRAp9
Broccoli sprouting seeds: amzn.to/3pfoR5d
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This is the easiest and probably safest way to sprout anything.
Soak once for 5 hours drain, rinse every day and drain repeat until sprouted
Thanks....now I see how I was doing this COMPLETELY WRONG. I am going to use this method.
Great video....this is how I do my broccoli sprouts....but after 5 days I put them in a sunny window for a day to green up and they will grow a little more....really good for you.
And then what do you do, ready to eat and keep them in the fridge in teh same jar? Or do you move them to another container?
@@tabathaogost4982 sorry this reply is so late! But what i do to finish is dunk the sprouts in a big bowl of water, scoop off the brown seed husks that float to the top and then finally run the sprouts through my salad spinner to get all the moisture out of there. Then yes, they go right back into that jar with a solid lid instead of the strainer lid and into the fridge. Eat within 3 or 4 days is my timeframe.
Hi... I take them out of the mason jar and lay them out on a paper towel to dry a bit then u transfer them to a Tupperware container with a paper towel at the bottom of container and put in the fridge...
@@stuartsullenbarger2023this is how I do it but sprouts in the refrigerator like a little air so using a grapes container from the grocery store works great lots of room it's vented just put a paper towel on the bottom and you're all set 👍
Very high in sulforaphane which is a really potent anti-cancer compound
Very true. You can also soak your sprouts in 70C water for 10 minutes to release more sulforaphane
Where do these sprouts get there nutrients from if it can't get it from soil?
These are also goodfor prostate cancer which i have. I will be growing em
Great video! Thank you!
Well done. Thank you for the instruction.
So easy to follow thank you 🙏
Thank you! I just got sprouting lids and excited to grow sprouts from myself (and my chickens). 😊
That's great! I hope you have great results 😄
very good and straight to the point
They look great and so do you! Thanks for a great video starting my sprouts today
Best instructions
Nice method, will try this! Thanks
Nice video🎥
Ok! I got the seeds! Im going to do it!!
amazing.
Thanks you for the tips well presented 🥇 Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷
Very helpful.
I just started my first day..
Well see how they end up
I like that you conserve water…..great video….i don’t sprout them for so many days….and they have been fine for decades but I will try longer…
Great video! Very clear instructions and helpful tips. I got my first kit today and I’m excited to get started. Thanks for the tips!
Me too! Can’t wait!
Succinct great content 😊thanx❤
Great vid! I purchased through your links and have grown my first batch. Question; do you store them in the fridge once they've sprouted? And, about how long are they good for? Thanks.
Very nice classic background music and super good video. Thanks
FYI, everyone, the water certainly does not have to be room temp. I use my filtered tap water and have great results, as does Dr. Rhonda Patrick.
I love Rhonda, she is the reason I started sprouting!
Just a reminder that most of these "kits" can be made from common household objects. I use a loaf pan, an old spice shaker in the back to raise the jar, a mason jar covered by a mesh bag for the spouts and a rubberband, and a large bottlecap in front to keep the jar from hitting the front. Much cheaper and better for the environment than buying a special purpose setup.
Nice! TY. I was trying to think ‘outside the box’ on this, as I don’t have the invert rack. I will try this.
I'm trying sprouting now. I need to rinse in morning.....do it twice each day.
Thank u so much for this video and i VERY APPRECIATE The FREE PDF File.. i just made the download,
God Bless You!
Keep Up the Great Work
-Josh
You are very pretty! Great video, btw. I'm a beginner but already addicted.
Thank oyu.
Hi
Good morning
Where can I purchase that set and different sprouts
Thk u
Very well done honey.
I enjoyed your video it’s a fun thing and nutritious but after 5 days do I put them in the sun or not ever? Thanks
Thank you for watching my video! I usually put my fully sprouted jars on a sunny windowsill on day 6 (or whatever day that they are fully sprouted for you) before putting them in the fridge for storing. 10 minutes on each side is fine, I turn them around every few minutes to make sure they all get a little exposure. It isn't necessary to do this, but a little extra chlorophyll never hurts!
Great video, but since this was a year ago, you probably figured out you should have sat them in water so the empty shells could float to the top to be removed. I wonder what type of broccoli this was. I am using organic watham broccoli.
Hey , amazing video and very helpful for beginners like me. I was wondering the mason jar capacity for 2TBSP of seeds. Is a 500ml one too small ?
It looks like she has the pint size mason jar. Not sure if that helps or not
That is a bit small I think, when those sprouts start to expand 2Tbsp really fills up the jar and the ones I used in the video are 24oz (710ml)
Hi, how do you storage the sprouts in the refrigerator and for long long can I keep them? Thank you
I just pop a lid on the jar (i use Ball jars and plastic screw on lids are available on Amazon, i have a link to them in my description) and keep them in the fridge. I try to eat them as quickly as i can, within a couple days. The sulphoraphane content is highest (and they're most tasty) when they're fresh and young
Hey Mary, thank you for your great video. In your expert opinion, how long should I leave my seeds in the jars more? They have sprouted very nicely however they don’t have any green leaves but I’d say the sprouts are twice the size of the seeds.
I guess what I’m asking is when should I eat these bad boys?
Hi it sounds like you had a decent harvest but as you have seen finished sprouts yield can easily be many times the size of the seeds they started as. You can eat sprouts at any point in the process. In fact eating sprouts when they're yellow and tender is when they have the highest sulphoraphane content and a milder flavor too. But you probably want a bigger harvest next time right? Maybe try putting an extra little scoop of seeds in there? If all your seeds in the jar sprouted then you've got the room for more
@@marykayriley appreciate the advice.
This is a really random question, but what is that brand of soap at 2:00? With the deer on it?
Thank you!
Hi i don't know, it's gone and i threw the bottle away but i know i got it at Tuesday Morning
So what do you do with them once sprouted? Basic favorite recipe?
I'm honestly not much of a cook, so I don't do anything with sprouts but put them on salads or just grab a fork and eat them right out of the jar
I have two of those mason type sprouting jars with the screen lid. My question is, how do I dehull the sprouts? The easiest best way...👍
The best way I've found is to put the sprouts in a large bowl of water and gently push them down under the water repeatedly..the hulls will float up and you scoop them off. You have to repeat this process a few times and even then you won't get all of them but it's better than nothing
Anyone have a method of getting rid of the black outer seed hull quickly 😊 thanks in advance
I saw a video where someone just put all their sprouts in a plastic colander and then dunked that in a big bowl of water and gently sifted the sprouts. A majority of the hulls came floating to the surface and were easily skimmed off.
Another grower used a salad spinner.
I would like to know as well....thank you.
I use jar myself but I place cover over my
Did you determine in your sprouting experiment how the old seeds compared to the fresh seeds as far as the quality of their sprout and volume of sprouts?
I saw no difference really, maybe a slightly less robust volume in the older seeds than the newer ones but both jars were really full of sprouts and there was no distinguishable taste difference. Based on this experiment I can say I wouldn't give up on old seeds if you have them.
Usually, a few more of the older seeds would have died, based on the time they've been sitting and environmental conditions. I used to have a client that was a seed producer, and they kept the seeds under climate control. They actually tested the germination rate of their seeds and sold them as "pure live seed," which basically meant they over-filled the container to accommodate for the seeds that would not sprout.
Where did you find that cool Kenlex tray/kit?
I got it on Amazon, it's not available on there anymore though
Does ot have to be filtered water to soak and rinse? Can it be tap water? Where I live tap water is drinkable.
If your tap is good then sure it's fine, most of us whose tap water smells like chlorine use the filtered stuff
My first time growing sprouts and last night I forgot to rinse them, so I only rinsed them once in the morning yesterday. Will they be ok?
You'll know soon enough, keep rinsing and give them the sniff test. If they start to smell bad or don't look like they are thriving then you may want to compost those and start fresh
What sauce or dressing do you put on the sprouts? Do I just eat them plain?
Usually I just eat them right out of the jar, but they're great on salads, in sandwiches, even in tacos and omelets. They go well with pretty much any kind of sauce/dressing or in any preparation
Do you eat the seed shells? If not, how do you get rid of them?
I usually do just eat them as they don't really bother me. But some people dislike them, they can be bitter and get stuck in your teeth. The way I've seen it done is to dunk your finished sprouts in a deep bowl under slowly running cold water, kinda massage them under the water, and the husks will float to the top so you can scoop them away bit by bit. It is a little time consuming and it doesn't get rid of all of them. I always wonder how the ones in the store are so clean of them
You don’t need to open the jar to fill it with water to rinse. If the water gets out through the lid, it can go in….
You are quite right I don't know why that didn't occur to me 😆
are you supposed to keep the jar out of the sun? low light? complete darkness? Ive grown microgreen greens under a light before but never did it liket his in a jar. I want to try this method
I leave the jars on the countertop for the duration of the sprouting process exposed to indirect light. I keep them out of direct sunlight.
I've tried your method but my seeds were getting to waterlogged even when tilted..They just came out damp and kinda gross. I'm experimenting now with just simply spraying them down good with water. Not nearly as damp. So far so good. Day 4
Do you live in a humid climate? I know when they're too wet it just doesn't work out. Good airflow is key. Two things i can think of that might help -- less seeds in the jars and maybe set them up next to a small fan so they're getting more airflow. Good luck
@@marykayriley good tips! Thx 👍
@@marykayriley Much more success getting more airflow into jar whereas before had a kitchen towel over it,thus impeding some airflow. Just setting jar tilted,no cover it seemed to make alot of diff. I see alot of people putting jar in a dark spot but, I think they do just as good on counter in kitchen getting some light! Day 6 not quite the volume you got out of yours. But I keep trying. Pretty happy tho. Jar was about 75% full this time. Thanks 4 the tips!
Good video. But, how long are they put in the dark for, before exposing them to normal light ?
I didn't put them in the dark at any point, i know many people do and that is often a part of seed germination. But they worked out great without it.
@@marykayriley Thanks. I'll give it a try myself.
How do you store them afterwards?
After there finished...empty them into a paper towel lined container and put them in the fridge...
Are broccoli sprouts the best? I’m going to start sprouting, but I don’t know which seeds to try.
Mung beans sprouts are the tastiest.
Johns Hopkins says that broccoli sprouts have way higher sulforaphane than anything else which has been shown to fight cancer (50x mature broccoli.)
Do you eat the seed hulls?
Hi, usually on day 2 and three the husks start floating on top of the seedlings as they get free and you can scoop them off pretty easily with a spoon. Also, when the sprouts are completely sprouted, you can pull them apart gently and then submerge the whole thing in a bowl of water, the husks will rise to the top and you can pour them off.
How long do they keep after day 6, & can you freeze them?
I have never frozen them so I don't know. And also mine never last six days, ive always eaten them way before that. But id guess that by day 6 they would be past their prime; the earlier sprouts are eaten the more potent their health benefits are. Sulphoraphane content is highest when the sprouts are young. So I don't sprout in big batches, I make a jar or two and eat them up in a couple days. I keep a constant cycle of jars going so that i never run out and they're always fresh
@@marykayriley thanks. You’re a legend. I’m soaking mine now. Reminder set to 5 hours time 😃.
Where do you get bulk amount of broccoli seeds from?
Ever heard of Amazon
I’m having a problem of my broccoli seeds gelling up like chia seeds, they even did this within one hour, and then I’m unable to drain them properly, do you have any solution to this problem?
I'm going to be honest, I have no idea why that's happening. It has never happened to me. I just did a bunch of Google searching and the issue wasn't really being addressed anywhere. Most of the articles on the web refer to Chia seeds when it comes to gelling and the science behind it is complicated but it has everything to do with their chemical composition which is very different from broccoli seeds. So I don't know why that is happening to you, the only thing i can suggest is that maybe somehow that batch of seeds got some chia seeds or other mucilage-producing seeds mixed into it and are messing up the whole batch. Maybe start with some new seeds.
How do you store after they’ve sprouted? We can eat a jar of sprouts very fast. 🙂
Unless I'm using them right away I just switch out the lid on the mason jar from the screened one to a solid plastic Ball jar lid. But like you they tend to be eaten within a couple days around here too
@@marykayriley so storing needs to be done in an air tight container? can you use something similar to to go containers? and how long doe they last? thanks
Thanks for this great sprouting video. I'm curious to know how many mason jars of sprouts you consume each week and how long they stay fresh in your frig. I'm trying to decide how much seed to purchase along with the number of jars. I'll probably start out with three jars, but I look forward to getting your input if you have a chance to reply.
I usually get through a full jar of sprouts in about 3-4 days. They are best eaten really fresh, both for taste and nutritional content. They are okay for a few days in the fridge but don't let them get pushed to the back and forget about them, after a week or so they'll start to lose their moisture, dry out and become unpleasantly bitter. I store them in the fridge in a sealed bowl lined with paper towel. I have only two jars that I rotate but if you plan on eating a lot of sprouts then three might be better for you so you won't run out.
Thanks Mary Kay, this is very helpful information as I embark on my first sprouting experiment. :)
@@marykayriley great video! Had the same question and also wondering to store in fridge once sprouted, do you put a regular mason jar lid on to retain moisture or keep the screened lid on so don't get mushy/moldy?
OOPS nevermind--I see the answer further down. Thanks
Hi n thx for vid. Do you rinse seeds off once they’re done sprouting?
My two tablespoons of seeds never ever fill up the jar. Why?
It's hard to say, do you use a setup like this one with the jars inverted? I've tried a few different methods and sprouting kits but this one with the inverted jars was far more successful than any of the others where the seeds are sitting in the bottom of whatever the receptacle is. I think that they wind up staying wetter that way and don't get as good air circulation (which keeps them drier throughout the process and seems to boost their synthesis into sprouts).
I made broccoli sprouts for the first time this week and I am surprised that they taste like radishes. Is that how they are supposed to taste?
Radish and broccoli are both in the same plant family
Do you just eat them or do you have to do anything first
u eat them raw
@@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166 that's not exactly the question lol Jesus 😆 I know that...I found it anyways there is a way to wash them
Can you use the water for something else rather than waste it by pouring it down the sink?
Yes I usually pour it into a houseplant. I didn't get a shot of that, but i mention it towards the end
what size is the Mason jar. And what is best company to buy seeds from. thanks
amzn.to/3pfoR5d those are the exact seeds i used... The jar is 25oz/750ml
@@marykayriley the seeds don't say organic. Does that mean they can be sprayed with chemicals? What is the kit with the Mason Jars and stands you use. Do I need something so bad bacteria or mold doesn't grown. Thanks a lot
1 year later, has the stainless steel lid rust yet? On Amazon website, reviewers say they eventually rust.
Have you sprouted KALE ?
I have not any success. Maybe I got old seeds. Took a week to get the tails and not much growth. smell was too funky , did not want to risk a trip to ER, so I threw the batch out. 😢
Yes the lids do tend to get rust after awhile. I've replaced my metal ones with plastic ones. I have never tried sprouting kale, I don't have much luck with it in general, I'd bet sprouting it is extra challenging. Yes def not worth illness!
I put all types of green leafy greens- salad types in aerogarden I can eat all year with just cutting leaves as they keep growing
is the process with brocolli sprouts stinky? when i buy them my family gets bent out of shape from the smell.
The very thing that makes them a lil funky smelling is the best thing about them--sulphoraphane does have a certain odor and that's true pretty much no matter what sprouting method you use. The quicker you eat them the better!
@@marykayriley figured as much. how important is direct sunlight? if i put it in the basement less likely to get family pushback
Do you keep them in the dark?
No I don't. I avoid letting them sit in direct sunlight on the counter but other than that I have had great results without keeping them in darkness
Can you sprout chia seeds?
Not with this method. No mucilaginous seeds will be successful with this type of technique.
I use broccoli sprouts to cure my autism. Symptoms are gone
Seriously? Never heard of that???
Hallelujah
My sprouts grow so slow compared to yours, not sure why, I soaked the seeds overnight, and one night I forgot to rinse them…
Sprouts are temperamental little things, a small change in their environmental factors such as temperature or humidity level can make a huge difference in how well it goes. In that video i made it was summertime here in the southwestern US where humidity levels are extremely low so the air is very dry. My skin hates it, but my sprouts love it! My first piece of advice is to focus on keeping your seeds/sprouts as dry and well drained as possible between rinsings. Keeping the jar inverted so they aren't sitting in residual standing water as shown in the video was a revelation for me. If you don't have an inverted jar system set up I recommend trying one out. And if you live in a humid climate try running a fan near your jars, the air circulation will help them avoid getting soggy which may stimulate better growth. Like anything else in life you have to tinker a bit to find what works best for you.
Thanks so much! I use the same kind jars, but I live in the UP MI, I guess the temperature play a role, I will try my best to keep it dry between rinses😊
I'm in the caribbean in the dominican republic, my seeds start growing well then they rot, maybe because the weather here is hot and muggy but it don't work for me.
I saw another video where this was addressed, they begin with a one hour soak adding a small amount of soap and apple cider vinegar to clean bacteria from the jar and seeds.
They rinse 4-6 good rinses and then soak in filtered water for 4-6 hours to begin the process.
Maybe this will help your sprouts ???
What happens in the colder months, like now?
Hi, yes I think you're right on here. In my experience broccoli seeds do not do well if they are kept wet. I live in the opposite climate from you, it's very dry in the air here in the high desert and my sprouts had ample opportunity to evaporate off moisture between rinses. I had tried a different seed sprouting device in the past, one with a seeds tray that the seeds sat in, but they were pretty much sitting in a slight amount of water all day and they went all moldy very quickly as you say you've experienced. If you were to try again I'd say to find a way to increase airflow to your seeds as they are sprouting and you may have a better result. Good luck!
I have been told that, if humidity is a problem, you can avoid moldiness if you add 1/4 tsp of citric acid to each rinse.
I live in a incredibly hot and dry climate, and the same thing happens to me.
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Can you just eat it like that?
Yes of course! At this point they are ready to eat. Some people like to remove some of the seed husks that are still mingling with the sprouts, to do this just dunk them in a bowl of water and the husks will float. Scoop them off.
Are you sure it's not mold
It looks alot like mold
I just started my first sprouting in jars day 1 just finished
I thought the same thing but don't worry, unless your seeds have been sitting idle in the jar for a week then no it's not mold. They are root hairs and they are a great sign that your seeds are starting to sprout. Here's another article to back me up: www.quantummicrogreens.com/blog-1/mold-or-root-hairs-on-microgreens#:~:text=Root%20hairs%20look%20like%20tiny,growing%20out%20of%20broccoli%20microgreens.
Sun, or no?
They don't have to be kept in the dark but I don't set them in direct sunlight until the very last day when they have become sprouts; putting them in a sunny spot on the counter for an hour helps them green up.
What if there’s no sun here
How come you don't put yours in a cabinet or covered with a towel to keep them in the darkness when all the other people do
hi, I suppose that was another happy accident this time around--I used to do that too and it is widely accepted that many kinds of seeds germinate best in the dark because light at early stages can stunt their growth. However as you can see by my great results that just didn't happen for me. I got loads of sprouts and there was no problem leaving them on the countertop the entire process through. I didn't ever let them sit in direct sunlight though, that may have proven detrimental but I can't say for sure. It may be that broccoli sprouts do not need to be in the dark after all. I'm not a botanist, just going off my own results. It could also have to do with other factors in my environment, extreme dry climate here in the high desert I believe is one of the things that contributed to these seeds doing so well; broccoli seeds can have a difficult time if they are not well drained and I think keeping them covered up in a dark cabinet could reduce the airflow to the seeds, keeping them too wet and not producing good results. It's all trial and error though if you watch my other video where I used a different device where the seeds sat in water too much, I had terrible results and the seeds went moldy by day three. So keeping seeds well drained and aerated I think is very important.
Please fix the volume. From talking to shouting to whispering it really makes this video hard to watch
I have a question with this method, where does the greens get its nutrients from or are these low nutrients foods? My understanding of plants is they take nutrients from the soil.
hi, good question, and you're partially correct in that plants do take nutrients from soil. But we aren't growing plants here, our goal is simply to get the seeds to germinate and create a sprout. All of the many health benefits of a sprout come from within the seed itself. If you wanted to grow the broccoli seeds into a plant, you would technically be growing microgreens and instead of using the jar method I show in this video you would sow the seeds in soil after soaking so that they would take root, create root systems and become little plants and grow, supported by the soil they're planted in. But we're just making sprouts here. And broccoli sprouts are extremely nutrient dense and contain high amounts of vitamins A, B6 and C and are especially prized for their very high sulforaphane (a potent antioxidant) content, all with no help from soil.
I've watched a few videos on UA-cam regarding brocolli sprouts. Everyone seems to say to use filtered water. I don't have a water filtration system in my home but use bottled water. I refuse to drink anything coming out of my faucet here in Vegas. I keep my jars in a large bedroom closet which I don't go in hardly at all. Have followed the instructions but day 2 morning and things look like day zero when I left the seeds in the jar with the water in them. Do you really need filtered water?
I don't drink my tap water here either, i have one of those counter top Brita dispensers and i use that for drinking and sprouting. I have seen the dispensers at the goodwill and i get the filters for it at Target. I do go through a lot of filters but they're relatively affordable. I can't say for sure whether filtered water is necessarily going to provide a higher yield than tap water when sprouting, i haven't done that experiment yet. It's more to do with the same reasons that you don't drink your tap water, if you don't trust it enough to drink it you likely shouldn't make sprouts with it either. Your seeds will be soaking up everything that's in that tap water and if your water smells of chlorine (like mine does) that probably isn't the best
@@marykayriley Can you use bottled water? I have well water. Thank you
@@theleah007 yes!