can this be used as a general sprouter like sprouting quinoa, chickpeas, lentils, and the likes?
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Yes, it should work just fine for sprouting other seeds. As to the mold problem mentioned by somebody else, I personally have never had a mold issue with mine. I just wash the trays with hot soapy water in between use. The mold problem could be related to where you are buying your grain from, or the sprouting temperature, moisture level, the environment where you live, ect. The brand that I use is Great River Organic Milling company. I buy it in 50 pound bags with free shipping here on Amazon.
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I don't know about the sprouts but what I know is that I can't used them because it was getting moldy every time when tried to grow wheat grass I don't use them any more
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I don't know why it couldn't unless there is something particular about other grains that need something extra. I would love to know if you decide to purchase this and how it goes!I saw the previous answer about mold. The instructions talk about it and that's why I mention in my post that the beginning stages are a bit consuming (I.e. managing the time of spritzing the sprouts several times a day and not giving too much water so that it becomes moldy). I would imagine that weather and humidity plays a huge factor in this. I don't have to worry about either of those too much.
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I don't know about the sprouts but what I know is that I can't used them because it was getting moldy every time when tried to grow wheat grassI don't use them any more
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I've sprouted everything in mine, even the larger beans (black and garbanzo), and never had anything but great success. My favorite is broccoli (use no more than 1/4 c.). Also, with broccoli, you do need to rinse twice daily. I've also sprouted green lentils. With beans and lentils, you sprout just enough to get a tiny tail, then cook. Lentils can be eaten raw. This sprouter never fails!! (I have no bias toward this company and no connection with it at all. Just love wholesome food.)
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Yes you can! I have juiced thick kale, celery and many coarse veggies. Not wheat grass yet. In the book it says it works fine. I am not sure about the attachment. Make sure the inner core is well oiled. I use coconut oil so the rotating device with tiny teeth like blades rotate smoothly.
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No you probably wouldnt put them directly in the pot. Maybe extra large seeds could be done that way but normally you will want to start them in small bio degradable starter pots or jiffy pellets or similar.
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I would say yes I use it specifically for plants I plan to consume just follow manufacturers instructions.
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I can mix lentils and rice, but if I mix quinoa and rice, the rice sinks to the bottom and gets slightly burned. The Quinoa is fine, so maybe it would work to cook quinoa in there by itself. You'd have to experiment with the correct amount of water to add.
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I'm not sure if it can be.....I bought a nutri bullet to mill my grains....actually I gave my baby quinoa as cereal and I used the nutri bullet to mill it down because the milling blade was precise and fast....I strictly used Beaba for steaming and pureeing fruits and veggies....Hope this helps!
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I wouldn't think so. This is for pellet/crystalized products for week killer and fertilizer. It could also spread seeds -
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I believe so...I used it for plants I bought (vegetables) in 6 packs...but I believe I have used it for chilies etc. If it did not burn the tender roots on 6 packs, I would think it would be okay for seeds.
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Hmmm. The directions, I thought, were pretty clear. It's been a while since I used mine for broccoli sprouts.... but your seeds will stay in the inner container (after the rinsing and shaking process) for proper aeration, humidity and moisture. And that's where they'll begin sprouting.
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I have not tried this, but, I suggest putting the Tribest Freshlife FL-3000 sprouter in an old used cooler like an Igloo cooler for storing cold foods. Leave the door open enough for the power cord to come out. Put a heat pack on the bottom, put some kind of stand above the heat pack, put the sprouter on the stand and partially close the lid. You may have to stand the cooler on the small end like a refrigerator. Make sure the cooler you use will fit the sprouter, a stand and heat pack. The dimensions of the FL-3000 is 11.2 w x 13.6 h x 11.2 d inches with the water reservoir and 1 sprouting barrel. You might want to through in a thermometer to make sure it is not getting too hot. Please keep in mind I have not tried this method of keeping sprouts at an optimal temperature. Good luck and happy sprouting. Cindy VeggieSensations
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Yes, I have used it for peanuts and sunflower seeds. Appears to function fine but you may want to experiment with a wire sunflower feeder too.
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The openings are pretty small....a normal mixed seed with sunflower and corn pieces etc. would be too large for the openings. I'd say it's better suited to just niger seed.
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Hi Jin, all beans that are not treated can be sprouted. There are some excellent sites that detail the many uses for soy beans. I recommend starting with small batches as you experiment. You can make tofu, soy milk, roasted, meat patties, and more. Enjoy!
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I would try that yes. If it didn't coat thick enough maybe I'd add a few Chia seeds ground up too. : ) made a veggie meatloaf using it and it was awesome! Tofu scrambles are super with the Veg yummy!
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yes you can sprout these seeds. You can also plant them. They can be cooked and used in so many different ways. These GMO FREE Garbanzo beans are great.
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The product is too course to sprout seeds. It is reusable, however, the root system will be too entangled with the product to be removed completely without a sigificant amount of time and effort.