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Re: Sprouts!

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Where would one get seeds for sprouting?  I'm particularly interested in alfalfa
and broccoli, but I don't know where to get them...

Mary Thorp
Richmond, IN
Zone 6

Bill DeWitt wrote:

> Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
>
> Stinky sprouts is one of the most common problems. It can happen as a result
> of several conditions, but often happens even if optimum conditions are met.
> What really used to bother me is that sometimes they grow perfectly
> when -none- of the conditions are met...
>
> Sprouts should be kept cool (under 80 and close to 70 even though that slows
> their growth), should be rinsed twice or three times a day, should be
> completely drained after each rinse, and should not be exposed to light
> until the leaves are trying to pop open.
>
> All utensils for sprouting should be kept -very- clean and one batch should
> not be mixed with another. Avoid breaking the roots by shaking or rough
> handling. Keep refrigerated once grown, and use quickly.
>
> Although we were able to get 95% of our sprouts to market (Lake Helen Sprout
> Farm) and guaranteed them for 2 weeks in the fridge, restaurants that failed
> to follow the suggestions in the last paragraph quickly learned to do so.
>
> There are several good references for sprout growing on the web and many
> good books, but usually the problem boils down to infrequent attention. I
> would be happy to discuss any problems you may have beyond what I may have
> already covered.
>
> `    0****************  Bill and Aula DeWitt  *****************0
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>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: sarah oddo [s*@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 12:57 PM
> > To: dgilm@gaslightmedia.com; sqft@listbot.com
> > Subject: Re: Sprouts!
> >
> >
> > Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
> >
> > What is the best way to grow broccli sprouts for eating?  I tried to
> > grow them in my kitchen, but they ended up stinking like a porta-
> > potty!!  It was not pleasant.
> >
> > Has anyone tried it with success?
> >
> >
> > >From: Dawn Gilmore <dgilm@gaslightmedia.com>
> > >To: sqft@listbot.com
> > >Subject: Sprouts!
> > >Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 11:10:30 -0400
> > >
> > >Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
> > >
> > >Wow!
> > >
> > >I planted 15 broccoli seeds in a little dish of vermiculite Monday
> > >evening...  today, we have 8 identifiable (meaning big enough that
> > the kids
> > >can see) sprouts!  36 hours!  Spring is on it's way!!
> > >
> > >
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Bill DeWitt wrote:

> Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
>
> Stinky sprouts is one of the most common problems. It can happen as a result
> of several conditions, but often happens even if optimum conditions are met.
> What really used to bother me is that sometimes they grow perfectly
> when -none- of the conditions are met...
>
> Sprouts should be kept cool (under 80 and close to 70 even though that slows
> their growth), should be rinsed twice or three times a day, should be
> completely drained after each rinse, and should not be exposed to light
> until the leaves are trying to pop open.
>
> All utensils for sprouting should be kept -very- clean and one batch should
> not be mixed with another. Avoid breaking the roots by shaking or rough
> handling. Keep refrigerated once grown, and use quickly.
>
> Although we were able to get 95% of our sprouts to market (Lake Helen Sprout
> Farm) and guaranteed them for 2 weeks in the fridge, restaurants that failed
> to follow the suggestions in the last paragraph quickly learned to do so.
>
> There are several good references for sprout growing on the web and many
> good books, but usually the problem boils down to infrequent attention. I
> would be happy to discuss any problems you may have beyond what I may have
> already covered.
>
> `    0****************  Bill and Aula DeWitt  *****************0
>      *    Whatever your anxieties and trial spread             *
>      *    out your case before the Lord.                       *
>      0**** http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atlantis/8868/  ****0
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: sarah oddo [s*@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 12:57 PM
> > To: dgilm@gaslightmedia.com; sqft@listbot.com
> > Subject: Re: Sprouts!
> >
> >
> > Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
> >
> > What is the best way to grow broccli sprouts for eating?  I tried to
> > grow them in my kitchen, but they ended up stinking like a porta-
> > potty!!  It was not pleasant.
> >
> > Has anyone tried it with success?
> >
> >
> > >From: Dawn Gilmore <dgilm@gaslightmedia.com>
> > >To: sqft@listbot.com
> > >Subject: Sprouts!
> > >Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 11:10:30 -0400
> > >
> > >Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
> > >
> > >Wow!
> > >
> > >I planted 15 broccoli seeds in a little dish of vermiculite Monday
> > >evening...  today, we have 8 identifiable (meaning big enough that
> > the kids
> > >can see) sprouts!  36 hours!  Spring is on it's way!!
> > >
> > >
> > >_____________________________________________________________________
> > _
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> >
> >
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> >
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