The SMART package contains:
- 2 sprouting trays
- 1 water collection tray
- 1 cleaning brush
- 1 50 g sachet of organic seed per sprout of Viridios peas
- 1 50g organic seed packet per sprout of Salad Mix Summer*.
- An instruction manual with: everything you need to know about making sprouts
The DELUXE package contains:
- 4 sprouting trays
- 1 water collection tray
- 1 cleaning brush
- 1 50g sachet of Daikon Radish organic seeds
- 1 50g sachet of Turnip Top organic seeds
- 1 packet of 50g of Viridios Pea organic seeds
- 1 50g packet for Salad Mix Summer* organic seeds
- An instruction manual with: everything you need to know about making sprouts
*Salad Mix Summer is the ideal mix for those new to sprouting. A tasty mix that is easy to grow!
Contains: Red Lentils, Mung Bean, Fenugreek, Alfalfa (or Alfalfa Grass), White Mustard.
First use:
Wash all sprouting trays and cleaning brush well with detergent and hot water (preferably in the dishwasher) as prescribed by food hygiene regulations.
Start sprouting:
- Soak two tablespoons of seeds (20-25 grams) in a simple glass filled with water for a period of 10/12 hours (soaking times may vary depending on the type of seed, please refer to the manufacturer's recommended times).
- Then arrange the seeds evenly on the surface of the sprouting tray in each case well cleaned.
- Water the seeds generously without using sprayers or nebulizers of any kind, simply under a light trickle of tap water 2 to 3 times a day, shaking lightly with your hand to stir the seeds and thus limit the amount of roots getting into the cracks. Excess water will drain out of the cracks in a few seconds on its own and then store it by stacking it on the water tray. Performing regular watering cycles will help your sprouts grow well.
- During the sprouting phase, the trays should be stacked on top of each other to ensure optimal aeration; the water tray (the one without drainage slots) will go at the bottom to collect residual water.
- To make sprouting easier or to increase the height capacity of each tray (suggested for grass sprouts), place another (empty) tray on top of the last sprouting tray in use with the seeds, turned upside down as a lid, using the pins provided for this purpose. From this new 'lid' it will be possible to start again with one or a series of new trays that you can stack one on top of the other, again safely.
- The sprouts will generally be ready 3 to 5 days after planting, depending on the variety used and the season.
- After each harvest, remove any residue from the tray itself using the handy brush provided or, if necessary, sponges that are not abrasive. The tray should be thoroughly washed, using a little vinegar or simple bicarbonate of soda if necessary, preferably in a dishwasher.
- Before eating the sprouts, simply wash them under running potable water as you would for a salad, and to facilitate the eventual removal of the husks (outer tegument of the seeds) you can immerse the sprouts in water, the husks will naturally float to the surface as they are lighter, however any residue of these tugments will not be a problem for the food.
The sprouts obtained can be taken directly from the sprouting tray and washed and dressed like an ordinary salad, or stored in the fridge for up to three days. A simple salad spinner (with narrow slots) can be useful for washing.
Warnings:
- Sprouting simply takes place at home and at room temperature.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight.
- For the correct use of this sprouter, do not use potting soil, peat, soil conditioners or additives of any kind, but only drinking water for domestic consumption.
- Some root formations are not moulds but root hairs, i.e. root developments that in some seed types, such as in radish, are to be considered absolutely natural.
However, if there should be any unpleasant odours when harvesting, other than the natural smell of damp, throw away the crop without delay and wash the tray thoroughly in a dishwasher. However, these are very rare cases and can be attributed to a lack or oversight in the sprouting phase.
The choice of seeds:
- The choice of seeds is subjective, and it is in any case essential not only to opt for those from organic farming but also those with the 'sprouting' certification that guarantees their intended use.
As a general rule, beware of all types of seeds whose sprouts must be consumed after cooking (e.g. adzuki beans, soya beans, chickpeas, etc.).
For mucilaginous seeds, it is advisable to use them only in mixes with other non-mucilaginous varieties and in a few grams.
