Niomi! When you first open the seed packet, soak the seeds overnight or for 8 hours or so (like the 1st picture on the box shows.) This will activate the seeds. After that, drain the seeds and let sit for 6-7 days (it helps if they're in the sun.) However, you need to fill the germinator with water and drain immediately every day. This way the seeds get the daily moisture they need to sprout - because you're absolutely right, they will not sprout if they are too dry (but they will rot if you leave them sitting in stagnant water.) Hope this helps!
In this vlog you really can tell how much more comfortable Joe is in front of the camera! This was my favourite vlog of yours so far! Pleeeease do longer vlogs like this more often! Love you Niomi
have you tried turning your laptop off like not just shutting it but turning it off? sometimes not doing that makes it slow and the laptop does not recognise anything where you would plug the usb things in. so dont worry about mercury. if turning it on and off does not work take it to an apple store or if you have a back up of your data reset the whole system. good luck most times the problem is just that simple :)
Translated from German, what you are supposed to do with the bioSnacky is this: 1. Rinse the glass with cold water. 2. Put the seeds in the glass, put the sieve on, fill with cold water and drain immediately. 3. Fill with cold water again until the seeds are all covered. The glass should be located in a bright spot without direct sunlight and a temperature between 18-22°C. Move seeds from time to time. The soaking time depends on the kind of seeds you are using and should be between 4 and 12 hours. 4. Rinse with fresh water twice daily and drain immediately. Leave the glass tilted so the rest of the water can run out. 5. Continue with 4. until the sprouts can be harvested. You can't use this glass for cress and arugula. Hope this helps :)
Hi Niomi, my mother has a Germinator and she puts it up side down like you did on yesterday's vlog ! Here are the steps : - Put your seeds in and fill the germinator with water - Let the seeds soak for one night - Turn the germinator up side down to let the water drain - Rince your seeds twice a day with water, drain the water and put the germinator back in place on its base It works really well and it's so fun to make your own sprouts ! Hopefully it will work for you ;) kisses from Paris Niomi take care beautiful
for the germination: first you have so soak the seeds for a couple of hours or over night. Then drain them and place the glass upside down like shown on this package. after that i rinse the seeds everyday and drain immediately. if the seeds are too wet they are going to get moldy. if they are a little damp all the time you will get nice sprouts after about 5 days
Here is how to use the germinator: rinse the seeds, soak them for 5 to 8 hours, drain the water, rinse again, tip it upside down so the rest of the water can drain (like leave it standing on the little stand like you did the first time). Rinse them twice a day and leave them upside down until they have sprouted. Enjoy. Germinating expert from Germany here, so I hope this helps 🤗
I grow sprouts quite often. It's rinse, soak overnight. Drain, rinse, leave to drain on its side. I rinse my sprouts 2x a day. You have to keep them damp but not sitting in water because they will rot that way. It takes 5-7 days. Should be left in a dark cupboard not in sunlight until they are full size then in the sun 1 day to green up. They are delicious!
I use that same germinator. You just have to put water and rinse it inmediatelly and leave the jar in the 45 degree position. You have to do that twice a day, morning and night to keep the seeds wet. You do that every day until you get the seeds sprouted as you wish. Hope it helps.
About retrograde: Basically what's actually happening is mercury is lapping the earth (or vice versa can't remember which way round...one travels faster than the other)... So like when you're on the motorway...and A car overtakes you or you it...at one point it can look as though you or the other car are travelling backwards. Then as it or you overtake...there is a huge force...the car can even wobble...its like vvvoooom! Well imagine THAT on a planetary scale. Mercury is the planet of communication according to astrology too. Basically scientifically there literally is an impact and it can cause technology and travel issues and due to the nature of mercury according to astrology that's why it can cause communication issues. Have double compassion for yourself and others at this time...things can easily be taken out of context or easily become dramatic. I personally am physically SO sensitive to mercury retrogrades. I often feel depleted and tired the first and last few days. I get a specific feeling in my body ...i never used to even know about retrograde but I kept getting the same feeling and things happen a few times a year and one time I typed into google...why do I feel so weird right now and all this stuff about retrograde came up. Now my body tells me it's about to happen and I Google it and sure enough it's about to begin. It's about embracing it. Slowing down and doing a bit of extra planning and make sure you have plan B's sorted. Some of us are more sensitive to it than others physically and emotionally. Anyone who says a planet lapping another planet has no impact doesn't understand real science. Of course it does. Hope this helped. Much love ♡
Do you have a lot of Virgo in your birth chart? That might be why you’re so sensitive to it. I’m a Virgo sun and have Virgo in mercury In my birth chart and December’s retrograde was especially hard hitting on me
Niomi... Where the 'sive' is on the jar, place damp kitchen roll. The water will drain but the kitchen roll will stay damp meaning the seeds will still stay hydrated and won't fall through xxx
I am loving your vlogmas Niomi, such a warm and nice vibe, plus I liked it when Joe said he's the awkward brother then was super awkward & funny at the end with the 'Joe' Malone wreath 😂
Normally don't comment but as I sell germinator at work, it might be helpful :) You need to rinse them at the beginning as the notice says then tilt the jar as you did at the beginning and THEN twice a day you need to rinse them :) but don't let them soak in the water all the time! Hope I was clear enough haha xx 😘
You two are so cute together. My most important advice, not that you've asked, lol. that I've learned after 26 yrs of a happy marriage is: laugh a lot and don't hold onto stuff, life is too short. :) I think you two are going to be really happy together. Blessings to you. ♥
Niomi - soak the seeds overnight and then drain. Everyday wash the seeds through, drain and turn upside down and then they will sprout in about 3 - 4 days. Alfafa seeds sprout pretty quickly. You need to make sure the seeds don't dry out.
Take a patch of damp cotton and put all your sprout seeds on it. Make sure they contain no water from germinator. Put it on the window sill for few days and they will sprout nice and healthy. Sunlight is important.
I have this sprouting jar, too. It‘s really easy to use! 1. Soak the seeds as instructed on the seed package 2. Drain them, as instructed on the jar package 3. Put the jar upside down on a plate 4. Every day open the jar and rinse the seeds with lukewarm water. Put the sieve back on and drain the excess water. Then let the jar sit upside down on a plate again 5. Depending on the seeds, you should be able to harvest your sprouts within 3 to 7 days. Eliza :)
For the seed usually you're meant to soak the seed for 12to 24 hours, then drain them, put them down in your thing there and water them every now and them, maybe once a day, just like put water in and drain it right away the water will stay in between the seeds.
Niomi, I remember subscribing to you immediately when you uploaded your first video (probably even before that, haha) and have been a huge follower ever since. You're a daily inspiration I'm sure not just to me, but to loads of others. You're amazing and it's so amazing to have someone like you to look up to. So, this vlog is my absolute favorite one. I've been a Chelsea fan since I can remember and seeing you on the game supporting our mighty blues made my life. :D Thanks Joe, you rock! hope to meet you some day in the future, stay lovely. :) Dominica from Slovenia.
Sprouts should be kind of dry - more damp than soaked - in order to sprout! :) A lot of other kits recommend just spritzing them with water from a spray bottle because that's all they need. Sprouts also have a tendency to mold very quickly once they're sprouted so only sprout the seeds as you'll eat them so they don't go to waste. Hope that helps!
OH MY GOSH NIOMI... The Mercury in retrograde thing... insane how I've been having all this weird issues with my laptop and literally massive arguments that start from silly things... like once you started saying it I was absolutely amazed. How insane is this?! I'm definetly gonna research it more... I'm shocked. Lot's of kisses from Valencia, Spain, by the way! ❤
That was so funny at the end with Joe and the wreath! 😆 Best laugh I’ve had all day. Must be the retrograde. I’d love to try the sprouts thing, the method does look intriguing! x
Hi Niomi, I had germinate some sprouts before, though I don't have the container like you do, here is how I did it: - soak the sprout ( just need to submerged the sprout) fr 3-5 minutes - drain the water and place the container in a dark place. This step is important in germinating - repeat the soak- drain every 4-5 hours ( you don't have to soak this time, just wet the sprout is good) - the seeds should start germinating after 2-3 days. Then you can move it out of the dark spot Good luck!
ok i looked up joe woodward (not in a creepy way) and apparently his dad used to coach the england team and is an obe, and there's pics of teen joe with prince harry, wow niomi you got yourself a keeper
Charlotte D it is creepy that you decide to put it on her comments?! What do you expect as a reply? 😂😂 “yeah babes I’ve cashed in right, get me to Harry’s wedding 💁🏻♀️”
Hey' for germinating alfalfa, you have to 1. Leave them overnight in the jarr filed with water and empty the water in the morning . The 2, night and morning rince the alfalfa with water so that it stays hydrated and leave the jarr upside down. 3 repeat for about 5 or 7 days and it'it's good . Love :)
Niomi, in order to make it simple, i believe your seed with grow if you put the cotton-wool or wadding on a plate, put some water and spread the seeds, and feel it with water once a day, it should grow.
Exactly! that's how we used to do it at school when we were doing biology of plants! a bit of cotton-wool at the bottom with water (squeeze excess off) and spread the seeds - we used empty yoghurt tubs back then!
I've never sprouted alfalfa, but I have sprouted fenugreek seeds several times and it's super easy! All I do is put about a teaspoon of the seeds in a glass and fill it with water. Then, I let it sit like that for about 24 hours. I drain it and rinse and drain again. After that, I just rinse the seeds and drain them once daily until they are as sprouted as I like them to be. A good technique for draining them so they don't spill out of the glass with all the water is to use one of the foot portions of an unused pantyhose stretched tight across the top of the glass. My sprouts have always turned out perfectly doing this! Good luck!
don't worry so much about the upload Niomi! the most important thing about vlogmas is that you are enjoying yourself & stressing yourself out is not part of the equation! Don't worry too much.
Rinse...Soak overnight...Drain the excess water...Keep them damp using a muslin cloth but not soaked or even dry.. eat once they reach the desired sprouting 😄🤗
Niomi, just wanted to say thank you for your videos. You are the only blogger I watch because you are so genuine, caring and warm-hearted, most of the other blogers are too self-absorbed. You really keep me going through some tough months as well: my boyfriend is in London but I won't be there until February to start my work. So looking at Christmasy London in your videos makes it all a bit easier:)
The mercury and technology issue is so strange! I have been having SO many issues since the beginning of December too which I haven't had before!!! That is so crazy. I am not very into these theories either, but I am becoming more aware of them. Apparently some people emit more energy or absorb more radioactive rays/electromagnetic rays than others, and I find that I personally stop technology from working ALL the time. There have been multiple times when I enter a computer lab room with an individual computer for each person, with the whole room full to take tests, and my computer won't work. Only mine. That's happened multiple times. My digital watches break. Internet stops working for people and cell phone service decreases when I am around people. At first, I thought this was ironic, but I became aware of it and some people told me about it, and now it's too common to deny it's true for me. I was even in Sephora the other day and their computer stopped working when I was using it with the worker there, and she never saw that happen before. Different people emit or absorb energy or rays somehow that prevent technology from working properly. It has to be.
You're meant to soak the seeds overnight (when you first open the seed packet), then drain the water out the next day. Rinse the seeds and drain twice a day to keep the seeds moist. They will start sprouting by day 3-4. It is very easy just have to remember to rinse them twice a day.
Niomi, just wanted to tell you that your vlogmas are my favorites! Full of kindness, laughs, positive energy and good talks and not excessively long to have the time to watch it... Thank you, I love spending this festive time of the year with someone like you! 😊♥
Niomi! To germinate sprouts you do only rinse them a bit and let them sit. It seems a bit illogical but its so easy- just let them sit drying for several days- if they are wet they can get slimy and moldy. Just let them sit alone and dry like you initially had it!
I've got one of the big 3 tier Biosnacky (or however it's spelt!), and we literally pour water in so the seeds get rinsed, let it drain completely, and empty. We don't leave the seeds soaking in water. You might want to abandon what you've done, and start again. Good luck!
For the germinater, you should soak over night at first and then every day you rinse and drain so that they stay humid and grow to delicious sprouts ;)
@Niomi, at first you need to soak the seeds for 4-12 hours (it depends on the seeds). After this you drain off all the water and let the glas upside down till the next day (the moisture is then enough till the next day!). on the next day you fill the glass again with fresh cold water for rinsing the seeds and drain off the water immediately (then glass again upside down till the next day). this procedure of rinsing you repeat for the next days. After 6 days you can pick the germlings!
Hi Niomi, hope this helps... Normally, seeds will start to crack and show the first tap root (white hair like root) within 24 to 48 hours after you start the germination process. Don't give up if you don't see germination in 3 days or more because some seeds may take up to 7 days or more to germinate.
First, environmental conditions must trigger the seed to grow. Usually, this is determined by how deep the seed is planted, water availability, and temperature. When water is plentiful, the seed fills with water in a processcalled imbibition. Im not sure if that all makes sense but I think you're right to fill the jar up to that point you see on the box and make sure it like the temperature of the room you're leaving it in to grow :)
Niomi! I’ve done the exact germinator a few years ago and found the instructions very confusing! I had success but it was much work. (There should be a separate section in the book talking specifically about watering w what seeds you’re using) BUT what I did was, leant it on the flat part of the arm...(not how you have done it at the beginning, it should be that the seeds sit at the bottom of the jar and the grate is at the top, but of course angled slightly as it rests on the flat part of the arm) rinsing and straining daily (so that they’re still damp but not soaked) until they sprout. After 3 days (or when they’ve started to sprout) leave it on the edge of the arm like you had it, or like the picture on the box. Hopefully you should be able to harvest them after a week. And consume quickly as they go off within a week, bad germs then! Crossing my fingers it works out for you!
The seeds sprout by themselves in a moist environment. You have too much water in the jar! The reason why you need to drain the water is so that mold doesn't grow. I hope it does works out! :)
you don't need that expensive glass bottle to germinate seeds....just lay few paper tissues soaked with water on a plate and lay your soaked seeds on them.keep for few days...spray some water everyday to keep the tissues moist...
I'm going to have to quote Carl Sagan here: “How could the rising of Mars at the moment of my birth affect me, then or now? I was born in a closed room. Light from Mars couldn’t get in. The only influence of Mars which could affect me was its gravity. But the gravitational pull of the obstetrician was much larger than the gravitational influence of Mars. Mars is a lot more massive, but the obstetrician was much closer.” Babe, you are smarter than Mercury in retrograde.
I'm not sure, but I think with the germinator, you should soak the seeds in an inch or so or water for about 6 hours, then tip the jar upside down so the water can drain completely and then stand it upright again and let the seeds start to sprout over the next couple of days. Another video I've seen said you should continue to rinse and drain the seeds every day to avoid having them go "funky" or rotten, but only if it's hot and humid in your home. There's probably no need during the winter to worry about that. After 4-5 days, your jar should be jam-packed with sprouts. :)
Niomi don't stress about uploading, just stay happy ❤️😊 it's not your fault, things just happen and honestly even if you uploaded once a month I'd be happy haha. Take your time and don't stress, love you xoxo (btw you're very pretty) 🌸❤️
Hi Niomi, you should really watch some sprouting videos on youtube. You aren't supposed to leave the seeds sitting in water because they can grow mold- you definitely don't want to ingest that!
Great to see Joe getting a lot more comfortable being on cam.
I love how Joe is getting more comfortable in front of the camera.
Niomi! When you first open the seed packet, soak the seeds overnight or for 8 hours or so (like the 1st picture on the box shows.) This will activate the seeds. After that, drain the seeds and let sit for 6-7 days (it helps if they're in the sun.) However, you need to fill the germinator with water and drain immediately every day. This way the seeds get the daily moisture they need to sprout - because you're absolutely right, they will not sprout if they are too dry (but they will rot if you leave them sitting in stagnant water.) Hope this helps!
Clair Wright just rinse them really well twice a day to avoid mold
You and joe both seem so sweet and kind. You guys are kinda a perfect match :)
Joe seems so nice ❤️ so great to see you so happy Niomi
lmao aww when joe said he's a little more "mellow and awkward" he's adorable :')
Joe reminds me of Jim, he seems like a cool guy!
Living for you and joes relationship ❤️
You should not make someone elses life or realations take over your life. :/ you are just as good an interesting as them! :)
Lina Strindlund haha it was just an expression, I agree with what you’re saying tho
ok ;)
i love how joe described himself as awkward and then we got that random, hilarious bit at the end with the wreath hahaha x
In this vlog you really can tell how much more comfortable Joe is in front of the camera! This was my favourite vlog of yours so far! Pleeeease do longer vlogs like this more often! Love you Niomi
You two will have beautiful children.
have you tried turning your laptop off like not just shutting it but turning it off? sometimes not doing that makes it slow and the laptop does not recognise anything where you would plug the usb things in. so dont worry about mercury. if turning it on and off does not work take it to an apple store or if you have a back up of your data reset the whole system. good luck most times the problem is just that simple :)
Translated from German, what you are supposed to do with the bioSnacky is this:
1. Rinse the glass with cold water. 2. Put the seeds in the glass, put the sieve on, fill with cold water and drain immediately. 3. Fill with cold water again until the seeds are all covered. The glass should be located in a bright spot without direct sunlight and a temperature between 18-22°C. Move seeds from time to time. The soaking time depends on the kind of seeds you are using and should be between 4 and 12 hours. 4. Rinse with fresh water twice daily and drain immediately. Leave the glass tilted so the rest of the water can run out. 5. Continue with 4. until the sprouts can be harvested. You can't use this glass for cress and arugula.
Hope this helps :)
Oh my gosh how cute does Joe look all sleepy at the cafe 😍😍
literally watched every single vlogmas of yours so far and I am enjoying them so much 💖
Ro & Miu me too 😀
aw joe looks really cute with his glasses
the ending of this just made my life- you and Joe are priceless!
Watching you and Joe together is just so lovely, love how happy you are ❤️️
Hi Niomi, my mother has a Germinator and she puts it up side down like you did on yesterday's vlog ! Here are the steps :
- Put your seeds in and fill the germinator with water
- Let the seeds soak for one night
- Turn the germinator up side down to let the water drain
- Rince your seeds twice a day with water, drain the water and put the germinator back in place on its base
It works really well and it's so fun to make your own sprouts ! Hopefully it will work for you ;) kisses from Paris Niomi take care beautiful
How cute is Joe's smile !
for the germination: first you have so soak the seeds for a couple of hours or over night. Then drain them and place the glass upside down like shown on this package. after that i rinse the seeds everyday and drain immediately. if the seeds are too wet they are going to get moldy. if they are a little damp all the time you will get nice sprouts after about 5 days
Here is how to use the germinator: rinse the seeds, soak them for 5 to 8 hours, drain the water, rinse again, tip it upside down so the rest of the water can drain (like leave it standing on the little stand like you did the first time). Rinse them twice a day and leave them upside down until they have sprouted. Enjoy. Germinating expert from Germany here, so I hope this helps 🤗
Wiebke Klein yes that’s how I sprout too. I have been doing it and eating sprouts for about2 years. The instructions can easily be found on Google
joe and his brother look identical omg XD
✨Niomi you have such a genuine positive yet calming vibe about you. I'm just loving your vlogs! Don't want it to end! ✨
I grow sprouts quite often. It's rinse, soak overnight. Drain, rinse, leave to drain on its side. I rinse my sprouts 2x a day. You have to keep them damp but not sitting in water because they will rot that way. It takes 5-7 days. Should be left in a dark cupboard not in sunlight until they are full size then in the sun 1 day to green up. They are delicious!
I use that same germinator. You just have to put water and rinse it inmediatelly and leave the jar in the 45 degree position. You have to do that twice a day, morning and night to keep the seeds wet. You do that every day until you get the seeds sprouted as you wish. Hope it helps.
I love how happy you are. I think you and Joe are a wonderful couple
I heard about mercury retrograde and didn't think much of it at first but the same stuff was happening to us! So many technology issues!
I love watching your vlogmas...they are just lovely...& you & Joe are just the sweetest couple...thank you for sharing such cute moments 😊
Omg!! The only vlogmass I keep up with! And 20+ minutes of Niomi with Joe is the cutest thing ever!
Please make more “longer” vlogs like this one ☺️ love it
When u say ur hairs messy I was like omg it’s sooo pretty
About retrograde: Basically what's actually happening is mercury is lapping the earth (or vice versa can't remember which way round...one travels faster than the other)... So like when you're on the motorway...and A car overtakes you or you it...at one point it can look as though you or the other car are travelling backwards. Then as it or you overtake...there is a huge force...the car can even wobble...its like vvvoooom! Well imagine THAT on a planetary scale. Mercury is the planet of communication according to astrology too. Basically scientifically there literally is an impact and it can cause technology and travel issues and due to the nature of mercury according to astrology that's why it can cause communication issues. Have double compassion for yourself and others at this time...things can easily be taken out of context or easily become dramatic. I personally am physically SO sensitive to mercury retrogrades. I often feel depleted and tired the first and last few days. I get a specific feeling in my body ...i never used to even know about retrograde but I kept getting the same feeling and things happen a few times a year and one time I typed into google...why do I feel so weird right now and all this stuff about retrograde came up. Now my body tells me it's about to happen and I Google it and sure enough it's about to begin. It's about embracing it. Slowing down and doing a bit of extra planning and make sure you have plan B's sorted. Some of us are more sensitive to it than others physically and emotionally. Anyone who says a planet lapping another planet has no impact doesn't understand real science. Of course it does. Hope this helped. Much love ♡
Wow! That's such a good explanation! Thanks
Do you have a lot of Virgo in your birth chart? That might be why you’re so sensitive to it. I’m a Virgo sun and have Virgo in mercury In my birth chart and December’s retrograde was especially hard hitting on me
Niomi... Where the 'sive' is on the jar, place damp kitchen roll. The water will drain but the kitchen roll will stay damp meaning the seeds will still stay hydrated and won't fall through xxx
I am loving your vlogmas Niomi, such a warm and nice vibe, plus I liked it when Joe said he's the awkward brother then was super awkward & funny at the end with the 'Joe' Malone wreath 😂
Niomi I just wanted to say your vlogmas has been one of my absolute favourites this year😍🎄
Niomi your house feels so inviting.
I love the relationship you and joe have!it is so lovely and cute. And he makes you happy wich is beautiful.
Who else is loving Niomi's vlogmas?! And extra props to her for doing it despite all of Mercury in retrograde's antics!💖💖💖
Normally don't comment but as I sell germinator at work, it might be helpful :) You need to rinse them at the beginning as the notice says then tilt the jar as you did at the beginning and THEN twice a day you need to rinse them :) but don't let them soak in the water all the time! Hope I was clear enough haha xx 😘
You two are so cute together. My most important advice, not that you've asked, lol. that I've learned after 26 yrs of a happy marriage is: laugh a lot and don't hold onto stuff, life is too short. :) I think you two are going to be really happy together. Blessings to you. ♥
Niomi - soak the seeds overnight and then drain. Everyday wash the seeds through, drain and turn upside down and then they will sprout in about 3 - 4 days. Alfafa seeds sprout pretty quickly. You need to make sure the seeds don't dry out.
Barefoot and Raw TV Show - this is the way I've done sprouts as well, it works.
Take a patch of damp cotton and put all your sprout seeds on it. Make sure they contain no water from germinator. Put it on the window sill for few days and they will sprout nice and healthy. Sunlight is important.
you and joe are seriously so cute lmao
I have this sprouting jar, too. It‘s really easy to use!
1. Soak the seeds as instructed on the seed package
2. Drain them, as instructed on the jar package
3. Put the jar upside down on a plate
4. Every day open the jar and rinse the seeds with lukewarm water. Put the sieve back on and drain the excess water. Then let the jar sit upside down on a plate again
5. Depending on the seeds, you should be able to harvest your sprouts within 3 to 7 days.
Eliza :)
You and Joe are adorable
For the seed usually you're meant to soak the seed for 12to 24 hours, then drain them, put them down in your thing there and water them every now and them, maybe once a day, just like put water in and drain it right away the water will stay in between the seeds.
I’m so happy, I’ve just started watching again as I’ve not been for a while and I can’t believe how much I’ve missed you Niomi! ❤️
Niomi, I remember subscribing to you immediately when you uploaded your first video (probably even before that, haha) and have been a huge follower ever since. You're a daily inspiration I'm sure not just to me, but to loads of others. You're amazing and it's so amazing to have someone like you to look up to. So, this vlog is my absolute favorite one. I've been a Chelsea fan since I can remember and seeing you on the game supporting our mighty blues made my life. :D Thanks Joe, you rock! hope to meet you some day in the future, stay lovely. :) Dominica from Slovenia.
Sprouts should be kind of dry - more damp than soaked - in order to sprout! :) A lot of other kits recommend just spritzing them with water from a spray bottle because that's all they need. Sprouts also have a tendency to mold very quickly once they're sprouted so only sprout the seeds as you'll eat them so they don't go to waste. Hope that helps!
You and Joe are so cute together !
Joe is such a good looking man :) You two look so adorable together ♥ Very happy for you!
Kim þ
Niomi don't worry about the vlogs! It feels like Christmas because they're closer together - it's a treat! 😂 xxxx
OH MY GOSH NIOMI... The Mercury in retrograde thing... insane how I've been having all this weird issues with my laptop and literally massive arguments that start from silly things... like once you started saying it I was absolutely amazed. How insane is this?! I'm definetly gonna research it more... I'm shocked.
Lot's of kisses from Valencia, Spain, by the way! ❤
We do appreciate your hard work. Just know that. 😊
Aw, how endearing is Joe! Such a gorgeous couple!
That was so funny at the end with Joe and the wreath! 😆 Best laugh I’ve had all day. Must be the retrograde. I’d love to try the sprouts thing, the method does look intriguing! x
I thought the short snippet of Joe having the camera during the soccer game was so cute! So much excitement 😂 Hands down your Vlogmas is the best!! 💕
Hi Niomi, I had germinate some sprouts before, though I don't have the container like you do, here is how I did it:
- soak the sprout ( just need to submerged the sprout) fr 3-5 minutes
- drain the water and place the container in a dark place. This step is important in germinating
- repeat the soak- drain every 4-5 hours ( you don't have to soak this time, just wet the sprout is good)
- the seeds should start germinating after 2-3 days. Then you can move it out of the dark spot
Good luck!
ok i looked up joe woodward (not in a creepy way) and apparently his dad used to coach the england team and is an obe, and there's pics of teen joe with prince harry, wow niomi you got yourself a keeper
Charlotte D this is creepy
amlissa it isn’t creepy, I just wondered who he was, and looked no further
Charlotte D it is creepy that you decide to put it on her comments?! What do you expect as a reply? 😂😂 “yeah babes I’ve cashed in right, get me to Harry’s wedding 💁🏻♀️”
He’s a keeper because of his dad’s status in society? 😳 I actually hope Naomi isn’t “that” type of girl, might be how you work. 🤷🏻♀️
Laura Merrigan bloody hell its not how I work, it’s an observation. He’s handsome and smart and caring and who niomi deserves
This is so weird... I keep having problems with technology too, since the same time as you...
I was having a rough day. Your vlog cheered me up 😄
Don’t worry about the WiFi and how fast it takes niomi you work so hard your work is amazing and you are amazing just take a breath and calm it’s okay
Yoga, Niomi's vlogs, and a vegan roast for dinner - perfect Sunday. x
Hey' for germinating alfalfa, you have to 1. Leave them overnight in the jarr filed with water and empty the water in the morning . The 2, night and morning rince the alfalfa with water so that it stays hydrated and leave the jarr upside down. 3 repeat for about 5 or 7 days and it'it's good . Love :)
Joe is so good looking
Niomi, in order to make it simple, i believe your seed with grow if you put the cotton-wool or wadding on a plate, put some water and spread the seeds, and feel it with water once a day, it should grow.
Exactly! that's how we used to do it at school when we were doing biology of plants! a bit of cotton-wool at the bottom with water (squeeze excess off) and spread the seeds - we used empty yoghurt tubs back then!
I've never sprouted alfalfa, but I have sprouted fenugreek seeds several times and it's super easy! All I do is put about a teaspoon of the seeds in a glass and fill it with water. Then, I let it sit like that for about 24 hours. I drain it and rinse and drain again. After that, I just rinse the seeds and drain them once daily until they are as sprouted as I like them to be. A good technique for draining them so they don't spill out of the glass with all the water is to use one of the foot portions of an unused pantyhose stretched tight across the top of the glass. My sprouts have always turned out perfectly doing this! Good luck!
don't worry so much about the upload Niomi! the most important thing about vlogmas is that you are enjoying yourself & stressing yourself out is not part of the equation! Don't worry too much.
Niomi and Joe are soooo beautiful together. Merry Christmas 🎄
Rinse...Soak overnight...Drain the excess water...Keep them damp using a muslin cloth but not soaked or even dry.. eat once they reach the desired sprouting 😄🤗
23 minutes!! oh bless you Niomi thank u so much ☺️👏🏻
oh no wait! almost 24 minutes YAY!
You are such a lovely couple!haha Joe at the end.
Niomi, just wanted to say thank you for your videos. You are the only blogger I watch because you are so genuine, caring and warm-hearted, most of the other blogers are too self-absorbed. You really keep me going through some tough months as well: my boyfriend is in London but I won't be there until February to start my work. So looking at Christmasy London in your videos makes it all a bit easier:)
I'd love to know how you and Joe met! Unless you've mentioned it previously and I missed it :)
The mercury and technology issue is so strange! I have been having SO many issues since the beginning of December too which I haven't had before!!! That is so crazy. I am not very into these theories either, but I am becoming more aware of them. Apparently some people emit more energy or absorb more radioactive rays/electromagnetic rays than others, and I find that I personally stop technology from working ALL the time. There have been multiple times when I enter a computer lab room with an individual computer for each person, with the whole room full to take tests, and my computer won't work. Only mine. That's happened multiple times. My digital watches break. Internet stops working for people and cell phone service decreases when I am around people. At first, I thought this was ironic, but I became aware of it and some people told me about it, and now it's too common to deny it's true for me. I was even in Sephora the other day and their computer stopped working when I was using it with the worker there, and she never saw that happen before. Different people emit or absorb energy or rays somehow that prevent technology from working properly. It has to be.
You're meant to soak the seeds overnight (when you first open the seed packet), then drain the water out the next day. Rinse the seeds and drain twice a day to keep the seeds moist. They will start sprouting by day 3-4. It is very easy just have to remember to rinse them twice a day.
Niomi, just wanted to tell you that your vlogmas are my favorites! Full of kindness, laughs, positive energy and good talks and not excessively long to have the time to watch it... Thank you, I love spending this festive time of the year with someone like you! 😊♥
Niomi! To germinate sprouts you do only rinse them a bit and let them sit. It seems a bit illogical but its so easy- just let them sit drying for several days- if they are wet they can get slimy and moldy. Just let them sit alone and dry like you initially had it!
These two are literally THE CUTEST couple 😍 Seriously!
I've got one of the big 3 tier Biosnacky (or however it's spelt!), and we literally pour water in so the seeds get rinsed, let it drain completely, and empty. We don't leave the seeds soaking in water. You might want to abandon what you've done, and start again. Good luck!
For the germinater, you should soak over night at first and then every day you rinse and drain so that they stay humid and grow to delicious sprouts ;)
Niomi and Joe are soooo cute together!!💕💕💕💕💕
@Niomi, at first you need to soak the seeds for 4-12 hours (it depends on the seeds). After this you drain off all the water and let the glas upside down till the next day (the moisture is then enough till the next day!). on the next day you fill the glass again with fresh cold water for rinsing the seeds and drain off the water immediately (then glass again upside down till the next day). this procedure of rinsing you repeat for the next days. After 6 days you can pick the germlings!
Hi Niomi, hope this helps...
Normally, seeds will start to crack and show the first tap root (white hair like root) within 24 to 48 hours after you start the germination process. Don't give up if you don't see germination in 3 days or more because some seeds may take up to 7 days or more to germinate.
First, environmental conditions must trigger the seed to grow. Usually, this is determined by how deep the seed is planted, water availability, and temperature. When water is plentiful, the seed fills with water in a processcalled imbibition.
Im not sure if that all makes sense but I think you're right to fill the jar up to that point you see on the box and make sure it like the temperature of the room you're leaving it in to grow :)
Buy a book on sprouting; different seeds take different times to germinate and require different soaking times.
Niomi! I’ve done the exact germinator a few years ago and found the instructions very confusing! I had success but it was much work. (There should be a separate section in the book talking specifically about watering w what seeds you’re using) BUT what I did was, leant it on the flat part of the arm...(not how you have done it at the beginning, it should be that the seeds sit at the bottom of the jar and the grate is at the top, but of course angled slightly as it rests on the flat part of the arm) rinsing and straining daily (so that they’re still damp but not soaked) until they sprout. After 3 days (or when they’ve started to sprout) leave it on the edge of the arm like you had it, or like the picture on the box. Hopefully you should be able to harvest them after a week. And consume quickly as they go off within a week, bad germs then! Crossing my fingers it works out for you!
The seeds sprout by themselves in a moist environment. You have too much water in the jar! The reason why you need to drain the water is so that mold doesn't grow. I hope it does works out! :)
Is that a norwegian flag on the hat you and Joe had on? I was waiting for you to explain it, haha! Why is that?
I support Arsenal but honestly I don't even care that it was a Chelsea match, I just love that you're gong to the football!
Niomi could you please do an updated hair care video? i really need it. Also do you play the piano?
I Love Your Vlogmas,I Sit Down Every Night And Watch It!
I love the little hair tips like you diid in this videos Also I laughed way to hard at Joe jumping out of the way of the wreath
you don't need that expensive glass bottle to germinate seeds....just lay few paper tissues soaked with water on a plate and lay your soaked seeds on them.keep for few days...spray some water everyday to keep the tissues moist...
I'm going to have to quote Carl Sagan here: “How could the rising of Mars at the moment of my birth affect me, then or now? I was born in a closed room. Light from Mars couldn’t get in. The only influence of Mars which could affect me was its gravity. But the gravitational pull of the obstetrician was much larger than the gravitational influence of Mars. Mars is a lot more massive, but the obstetrician was much closer.”
Babe, you are smarter than Mercury in retrograde.
Highly agree!!! Astrology is so fun to read but I only take it for face value haha! Oh well doesn’t really hurt anybody to believe it :)
Alba G. If you're an astro buff ( science based) could you please recommend some more people you follow like Carl Sagan?
I'm not sure, but I think with the germinator, you should soak the seeds in an inch or so or water for about 6 hours, then tip the jar upside down so the water can drain completely and then stand it upright again and let the seeds start to sprout over the next couple of days. Another video I've seen said you should continue to rinse and drain the seeds every day to avoid having them go "funky" or rotten, but only if it's hot and humid in your home. There's probably no need during the winter to worry about that. After 4-5 days, your jar should be jam-packed with sprouts. :)
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omfg i had the same thing with technology it just broke out of nowhere with my laptop and my iphone and I was so confused.
Niomi don't stress about uploading, just stay happy ❤️😊 it's not your fault, things just happen and honestly even if you uploaded once a month I'd be happy haha. Take your time and don't stress, love you xoxo (btw you're very pretty) 🌸❤️
Mercury retro makes electronics wonky. It's happening around me too this month. Even the grocery store computers have gone down mid day
Hi Niomi, you should really watch some sprouting videos on youtube. You aren't supposed to leave the seeds sitting in water because they can grow mold- you definitely don't want to ingest that!