Broccoli sprouts are now available in many supermarkets. But they are neither particularly inexpensive nor fresh every day. If you want to save money and get a he althy nutrient cocktail, you should grow your own broccoli sprouts. All you need is a little know-how
How do I sprout broccoli seeds?
First, broccoli seeds are soaked for six toeight hoursin waterThe water is then poured off and the seeds are rinsed at least twice a day with cold, clearwater After about seven days, the broccoli sprouts are ready to harvest.
Why are broccoli sprouts so he althy?
Broccoli sprouts contain an abundance ofvitamins,mineralsandtrace elementsand are therefore also called Called superfood. Particularly noteworthy are the vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C, the minerals calcium and sodium as well as the trace elements zinc, iron and phosphorus. In addition, broccoli sprouts contain the he alth-promoting mustard oil calledSulforaphane, which is responsible for the spicy taste of these sprouts.
How long do broccoli seeds have to be soaked?
The broccoli seeds should be soakedsix to eight hours in water. Do not let them soak for more than ten hours, otherwise the seeds will germinate more poorly and the risk of mold increases.
Where do broccoli seeds germinate best?
Broccoli seeds germinate best in adark(dark germinator) and about18 to 22 °C temperate place. A special sprout glass (also called germination glass) is ideal for germinating sprouts. You can also use another jar and cover it with a fine mesh net and rubber or a holey lid.
How often do I water the broccoli seeds?
Remember to water the broccoli seeds at leasttwice a day for example in the morning and evening and then pour off the water. It is enough to rinse the seeds. You don't need to soak again.
How long does it take for the broccoli sprouts to be ready?
After aboutseven days you can harvest the homemade sprouts and eat them straight away. It is also possible to harvest them after just three days. But then they are just small broccoli seedlings, whose volume would increase significantly in the following days.
Where can broccoli sprouts be stored?
Store the harvested broccoli sprouts in therefrigerator, for example in a bowl with a lid and use them within three days. After three days, individual sprouts can begin to rot or mold. You can tell when the root tip turns brown and the sprouts smell musty.
Tip
Use fresh seeds
Use fresh seeds to grow broccoli sprouts and check the packaging to see how long the seeds can germinate. If the broccoli seeds are very old, their ability to germinate has significantly decreased and they tend to spoil when they are planted for sprouting.
