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jaybone | 10-02-2008 10:19 AM
I sprouted lentils last week Never sprouted anything before. I tried using regular old brownish lentils from the grocery store and they were pretty darn good. I soaked them for a few hours in water, then spread them out over paper towels in a colander, put em in the cupboard and two days later they were sprouted. The best part is I can now 'cook' my lentil hoard using zero energy, that may come in handy someday.

Conk | 10-02-2008 10:59 AM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week This is something I'm very interested in. Want to find a good, reasonably priced, source for sprouting seeds. They should store well and for a long time. This would be a good way to get fresh, living foods during tough times.

striped_bear | 10-04-2008 11:56 AM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week I love sprouting. The best way to sprout that I've found yet, reusable hemp sprout bags: http://cgi.ebay.com/Sproutman-s-Hemp...3286.m20.l1116 Great sprouting resource: http://sprouting.com/ And they have both a Canadian and US store for buying organic sprouting seeds: http://www.sprouting.com/sprouting%20seeds.htm

aybesee123 | 10-04-2008 08:57 PM
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Goldeneye | 01-12-2009 01:38 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week I have been looking into long term storage and building up my pantry.... Until last year I only ever had a dozen cans and jars in it, I would tend to buy fresh as needed.. I wrote to Mumms inquiring about their seeds, storage and longevity and received this response, which I thought I would share with you as it may be of use to some... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All our seeds are certified organic. I should make it clearer on the price list. Opening the seed doesn't make much difference, as long as it's in an insect proof container. Seed storage life varies with seed type and with storage conditions. Usually they are good for at least a year at cool dry room temperature. If refrigerated, they should be good for several years, and if frozen they'll last almost indefinitely. Regards, Jim Mumm -- MUMM'S SPROUTING SEEDS LTD. ~ Certified Organic seeds for sprouting ~ Mumm's, PO Box 80, Parkside, SK, Canada S0J 2A0 mumms@sprouting.com phone 306 747 2935 fax 306 747 3618 www.sprouting.com

TheNocturnalEgyptian | 01-13-2009 02:51 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week Sprouts are really tasty, and really good for you, because the young sprout has the "life force" of the plant still alive in it. A favorite sprout meal of mine is a sprout sandwich. I use real bread, butter, honey, & sprouts. Purple basil adds a nice touch if you can find it. Delicious, nutritious, satisfying.

RKaz | 01-13-2009 03:43 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week Quote:
Originally Posted by striped_bear (Post 1332785) I love sprouting. The best way to sprout that I've found yet, reusable hemp sprout bags: http://cgi.ebay.com/Sproutman-s-Hemp...3286.m20.l1116 Great sprouting resource: http://sprouting.com/ And they have both a Canadian and US store for buying organic sprouting seeds: http://www.sprouting.com/sprouting%20seeds.htm
i like the sprout bag idea - btw - its cheaper here: Amazon Amazon

Ralleia | 01-13-2009 03:47 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week Quote:
Originally Posted by TheNocturnalEgyptian (Post 1510127) Sprouts are really tasty, and really good for you, because the young sprout has the "life force" of the plant still alive in it. A favorite sprout meal of mine is a sprout sandwich. I use real bread, butter, honey, & sprouts. Purple basil adds a nice touch if you can find it. Delicious, nutritious, satisfying.
Is there somewhere that analyzes the vitamin content of sprouts v. the unsprouted seed? I understand that usable fiber and chlorophyll would be greater in the sprouts, but am unclear on changes in vitamin content. Ah, the miracle of life.

ruprick | 01-21-2009 11:17 AM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week I did this on Saturday....here we are on Wednesday.....I think today is the day I eat them??? Perhaps give it one more day...... I've tasted a few....very good! Just how long do you let the sprout grow? The sprout is now about 3X - 5X as long as the original lentil bean i started with. The sprout tail is perhaps 0.5 to 0.75 in long. This is cool....my little kids think they are magic beans....that is what i told them....want to encourage them to eat them.

TheNocturnalEgyptian | 01-21-2009 04:49 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week Quote:
Originally Posted by Ralleia (Post 1510201) Is there somewhere that analyzes the vitamin content of sprouts v. the unsprouted seed? I understand that usable fiber and chlorophyll would be greater in the sprouts, but am unclear on changes in vitamin content. Ah, the miracle of life.
If so, I am not aware of it. You're right though, it's a total miracle, as to how adding water can cause a chain reaction that propogates chemicals that weren't in the original seed...or at least only in trace amounts....You encouraged me to go read the wiki on the subject, and apparently some of the more complex fibers starches and proteins break down into basic amino acids, essential oils, and vitamins...Some claim that the sprouts have 500% vitamin increases as opposed to the raw seed....and that these are all more bioavailable than any other form of food...Since the plant requires these simple nutrients in order to grow... They also cautioned that certain sprouts are toxic in any form. (Though I'd ridicule anybody who got sick. Hey Lame-o! That wasn't even a full formed plant!) Most are great for you...Also be aware of obtaining seeds which have been treated with certain pesticides....These will mingle in the "soak" period. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprouting Quote:
“The protein content of sprouts increased from the time of germination, as shown below. The absorption of nitrates facilitates the metabolism of nitrogenous compounds from carbohydrate reserves, thus increasing crude protein levels.” Crude protein contents of seed and 4, 6 and 8-day old barley grass mats Crude protein (% DM) Original seed 10.1% 4 day old 10.8% 6 day old 13.7% 8 day old 14.9% Source: Morgan et al. (1992)
I am doing more research now to find a sweet spot between protein, vitamins, amino acids, etc. Presumably the more protein goes up, the more the basic building blocks are being cannibalized to do so....

keehah | 01-21-2009 05:05 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week Since Christmas getting into sprouts and wheat grass (with a wheat grass juicer). I feel much better about my preps knowing I can turn a handful of stored wheat carbohydrate into a green super-food veggie indoors in a matter of a few weeks.

Riskfactor | 01-21-2009 05:54 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week Quote:
Originally Posted by keehah (Post 1523515) I feel much better about my preps knowing I can turn a handful of stored wheat carbohydrate into a green super-food veggie indoors in a matter of a few weeks.
How does one go about doing that??? :)

Riskfactor | 01-21-2009 06:01 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week Quote:
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That was an EXCELLENT video. For someone like me who knows as much about farming/agriculture/plants/growing plants as I do about Russian sewage systems, watching that video filled me with as much awe as watching Mr. Wizards World did when I was a kid. Thanks for posting!

keehah | 01-21-2009 06:08 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week Sprouting for wheatgrass uses some soil, unlike other sprouting. This place sells kits, but one does not need one, the supplies are organic red wheat and trays and soil from a garden store. The trays are only half the depth of a normal seed tray, about 1 inch of peaty seedling soil. Wheat berries are laid on top and don't need more than some indirect light by a window. Sprouting time is a couple weeks (indoors). This is the juicer I have and can recommend. 'Normal' juicers do not work well with grass. Nutritional Information WHEATGRASS: NATURE'S FINEST MEDICINE Quote:
For centuries, farmers have noticed how livestock improved when they fed on the young grasses of early spring. Scientists started studying grasses in the 1930’s in an effort to discover its nutritional mysteries and include it in animal feed. They found that animals could survive on grass alone but, in contrast, failed on other healthy vegetables like spinach and carrots.
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Basic Steps for Growing Grass in Soil 1. Soak 2 cups of grain for 9-12 hours. 2. Sprout for 2 days, rinsing twice per day. 3. Lay seeds on top of 2 inches of soil. 4. Water with a sprinkler or shower. 5. Cover the seedlings. 6. Set seedling tray in a shady spot. 7. Check daily and moisten if necessary. 8. Remove cover when 2-3 inches tall. 9. Expose to light; water daily. 10. Harvest in 9-12 days or when 6-10 inches tall.

Riskfactor | 01-21-2009 09:11 PM
Re: I sprouted lentils last week Fantastic! This is definitely something I will be tinkering with soon. It's weird, the older I get, the more I am learning to appreciate watching things grow. Thanks a bunch, Keehah. :yippee:

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