How do you rinse the sprouts?
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I used the bath shower at first. Then I got the more manageable Rince Ace - Sink Baby Rinser (from Amazon) - a gentle but effective spray. Then I prop the trays in my dishwasher to drain.
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I use the sprayer attached to the kitchen sink with warm water running very slowly. I rinse for ten to fifteen seconds. If I'm in the first day or two of the sprouting cycle, I make sure the seeds remain evnely spread out. Then I let the water drain out before replacing the top and bottom of the Sprout Master.
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Just place the sprouters under the faucet and let the water flow on top of it
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Hi, Brandie, sorry you're having difficulty opening the PDF Planting, Sprouting and Storing Guide. You may just have a very slow Internet connection. You don't really have to do anything to the seeds before planting them. Just follow the guidelines that are presented in the guide. Proper soil temperature, proper depth and spacing is all you need to pay attention to. If you want your seeds to germinate quickly, you can soak them before planting them into the ground or a pot. If you decide to soak your seeds to speed up the germination process, you just fill a bowl about 2-3" deep with lukewarm water. Then place the seeds into the water for 24 hours. I don't leave them for any more than 48 hours as you can drown them. I really recommend 24 hours. After you soak them you should plant them right away...the same day you remove them from the water is best.
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When I use chia and flax seeds, sometimes there are small dots of something that does not rinse out. I just clean it out with a sponge or dish brush. Not a problem.
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Walter, according to their website they are BPA free: The Victorio 4-Tray Seed Sprouter produces nutritious sprouts in just 3-5 days. Simply spread the seeds in each tray and pour water in the top tray. As the water slowly siphons throught the tray below, the seeds are gently soaked to start the germination process. The four, 6" diameter trays, allow you the versatility you need by letting you grow the same sprouts in each tray for a large batch, or grow 4 different varieties at once. The BPA free plastic is dishwasher safe and easy to clean by hand. To help you get started, your sprouter comes with a 1oz package of Organic Alfalfa Seeds.
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First you have to soak the seeds in water (at least 4 hours to 8 hours depending on the size of the seed) for 1-2 tbsp. of seeds. Then you rinse and place them into a tray. Put the solid tray on bottom and add 1/8 to 1/4 cup of water 3-4 times a day. Don't let them dry out. They don't have to be placed in the sun but it helps, or under flor. light. Darin water out of bottom once a day. When sprouts are ready(4-5 days) they need rinsed and the hulls need to be discarded (they are bitter). Dry as much as much as possible and store in container or veggie bag in frig. enjoy
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I have only toasted them. I have never soaked them. I suppose soaking them could be good if you want them sprouted .
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I keep them in my refrigerator. I'm not certain what Sprout House recommends though.
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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!
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I used to wash them with tap water and soap and dry them with a clean towel. You can also pull out the yellow and green ends from the white plastic tube that's in the middle.
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Very easy to clean. Good machine. For sprouting you can order and learn from The Sprout Lady (Rita) in lake Katrine NY. Google the sprout lady.
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No don't rinse them. They are cooked and packed in oil. You can drain oil. The oil does add some moisture. I usually drain half and then mash them up and put them on a bagel or bread.
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I put mine in the bathtub and soak it with dish soap and water. Then I use a cleaning brush and scrub lightly (front and back) to prevent grass from falling out. If it's really smelly and dirty I add a lil bit of clorox to the soap water.
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I use the Victorio VKP1014 4-Tray Kitchen Seed Sprouter and don't have a problem. It is best to rinse the seeds twice a day - I shake them up a bit with each rinse and that seems to help them not get entangled in the sprouter or tangled up with the other sprouts. mung roots are definitely larger than alfalfa so even if you are using a wire mesh screen to strain them you should be fine. Just make sure to rinse and shake morning and evening. Additionally, you want to limit the sunlight of mung beans or they will form leaves rather quickly.
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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 usually soak it for a minute or two in soapy water, rub it with my hands, and then rinse well. And, you can put them in boiling water to sanitize.
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I rinse them off as I do with rice, but do not disinfect them because they are organic. I too have had a high germination rate. I use one of those round 4-tier sprouters with about 1 Tbs of seeds per tray and start a new tray every 3 days. Constant tasty sprouts!
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You can sprout them in a wet paper towel between two plates or use dirt plugs. Keep them moist at all times.