Does apricot seeds need to be soaked
517781
No, I just eat them right out of the package, but I do grind mine up & put in peanut butter or in cereals, I'm not for sure about soaking them, I guess you could & possibly even drink the liquid from the seeds. I use to eat them right out of the bag like eating nuts, but they got to bitter & you need to eat at least 8 a day (don't have cancer) or up to 16-18 a day (if you have cancer) So it was easier to eat grinding them up & put in peanut butter & spread on bread or even just take a teaspoon of the mixture & eat it throughout the day. I hope this helps.
517782
No. I just eat them like almonds. They are not as crunchy, and the taste does have a somewhat bitter taste, but I sometimes take a few with my local honey I also take. Makes a nice mix.
517783
In a word, no. You can eat them right out of the bag. But remember not to eat more than 10 - 12 a day to avoid toxicity.
1548833
PJ......I don't recall there being any instructions but since I have been sprouting for years, it wasn't an issue. I use a tablespoon of alfalfa or clover or any other tiny seed per tray. Soak overnight for roughly 8 hours first, then rinse morning and evening. I use 1/4 cup of lentils for lentil sprouts and about the same for garbanzo bean sprouts. Experiment!
749170
You have the inner cup with slots at the bottom. Seeds go there. I think I soaked Fenugreek around 8hrs. Then rinsed and drained. Then you rinse and drain 2x aday till sprouts.
573877
I am not sure but the seeds don't come in a package as pictured. They come in a clear zip lock baggie with a photocopied paper inside that says you need to soak the seeds in the refrigerator for a month before planting.
1614750
No that does not seem to be a problem. What I do is pour a portion of seed into a coffee can, add the liquid and then shake shake so the seeds get coated. A little goes a long way. It pours normally into the feeder, doesn't seem to pool or clump, and just makes the seeds a little shinier. It has been out there for a few weeks at a time and no complaints to the chef about spoiled seed from the birdie diners. Hope this helps.
76008
Yes, it just stays there until you scoop it out. You could add baking soda to the seeds I suppose to help with odor. I just try to scoop shortly after I hear the covering noises.
680153
Sorry, I don't really know. I've never had any seeds spoil, and I only use one or two tablespoons per day.
1840245
Ingredients: Dried apricots, natural flavors, sunflower oil, sulfur dioxide and/or sodium bisulfite and/or potassium sorbate added as preservatives.
2004488
No it will be fine. This is an oil based compound and it just lightly coats the seeds.
909067
Two ways. Soak seeds overnight then sow it in a pot and cover pot in plastic. Keep it moist until the seed germinate. 2, Crack the seed carefully then plant it same way as No 1. Do this around April onward. Do not let pot dry. Don't over water of seed will rot. Good luck
241210
I just planted right away and sprouted beautifully. I don't really see the need for soaking or sprouting before planting.
872580
I've had the feeder for at least a couple months now, & I've seen no indication of the seed inside getting wet. Of course the seed in the tray will, if it rains. And I suppose if it rains hard enough, the seed right at the bottom of the feeder, at the openings, would a bit. But otherwise, I totally agree with the other two answers! : )
1933907
You are supposed to let seeds soak initially for a certain number of hours (approx 8-12 hrs depending on seed type). After soak to drain and rinse seeds. Most seeds require them to be rinsed and drained 2 times a day until they fully sprout. They should not be left in standing water and should be drained well after rinsing, so there should be no water left in the jar to drain out. There are some good youtube videos if you need further instruction. Hope this helps
2215192
Yup! I soaked mine in a very small amount of miracle grow and warm water, then planted directly after. It will speed up the germination of the seedling if it's warm. :)
1809299
From what I know, these apricot kernels are not soaked in any solution, as they are completely and totally raw......
2174275
I tried sprouting them by leaving them on a water-soaked napkin. Unfortunately, I was away from home, so that did not go through; I was shocked though that the few seeds that fell through into a plate in the sink did sprout wonderfully!
2225782
I don't nor do I wash my flax seeds poppy seeds or sessame seeds or any other seeds I purchase. I have to assume they are regulated and we are protected from any harmful entities