The Potting Shed

Cabbagepatch · Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject: Sprouting seeds

Is it necessary to buy packets of seeds that declare themselves "sprouting seeds"? They seem more expensive than normal seeds.

I have used jam jars and muslin for the last year but have just treated myself ( Rolling Eyes

to a sprouter....£5. How bad am I! Rolling Eyes

). I must say it is great, so much quicker in the mornings before work. No messing about at all.

But can I use ordinary packets of seeds??

Kathy · Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject:

In a word, no, you don't need to use "sprouting seeds" Chickpeas, mung beans, alalfa, aduki beans, any beans or seeds will sprout. the first 4 make a nice mix, I've got some on the windowsill at the moment!

This site here gives the basics and all the types of stuff to sprout. Smile

http://www.primalseeds.org/sprouting.htm