Seeds and beans with similar sprouting times can be sprouted in the same jar.
This simple method is a quick way to start sprouting and it works well for most varieties of seeds and beans. Below are the sprouting times for some of our favourites seeds and beans at Twist & Sprout, these are estimates and may vary based on the conditions you grow them in.
Mix it up Seeds and Beans
Soak (hours)
Sprout (days)
Alfalfa
6-10
4-6
Broccoli
8-10
3-6
Mung
6-12
2-5
Red Cabbage
5-6
5-6
Red Clover
8-10
7-8
Pea
4-8
2-3
Raddish
6-12
3-6
Please remember that the warm moist environment sprouts need to thrive in, is the same environment bacteria likes too.
So please follow a few simple guidelines that will keep your sprouts tasty and safe.
Here are our five steps for success we always follow at Twist & Sprout:
Sanitise your equipment
Handle sprouts and sprouting equipments with clean hands
Check sprouts when rinsing and draining, healthy sprouts smell fresh, not mouldy.
Let sprouts air dry before storing, the sprouts should feel dry to touch
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days.
There’s a lot to love about these little seeds, giving them a little bit of care can transform them from seeds to an indoor garden, ready and tasty to add loads of nutrients to any dish.
So what are you waiting for? Get mixing up your seeds and get sprouting!
