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Re: broccoli sprouts

Evonne,

We make sprouts all the time using a "tube" that comes with various
screens.  It was really inexpensive and makes the process somewhat
easier.

I'm a little suspicious of the "10 to 100 times" figure quoted for
broccoli sprouts, which I've also heard from other sources.  Is this by
dry matter weight?  If so, then a big handful of sprouts would only be a
couple of grams of dry matter weight, whereas a full-grown broccoli
plants would have several grams of dry matter per serving.  Just a
thought.

And, BTW, I *still* owe you some squash seeds.  Don't worry, you won't
be able to plant them for 5 or 6 weeks yet which gives me time to get
them to you!

Steve  (Maritime...)


Darrell & Evonne Benedict wrote:
> 
>   I've been reading that broccoli sprouts may contain 10 to 100 times the
> cancer fighting compounds that mature broccoli and other cabbages do, and
> I'm interested in growing some.
> 
>  Does anyone have any experience or suggestions? A very small bunch at the
> store is almost 4 dollars, so it would be great to grow my own.
> 
>   I know you can buy a sprouter from Shepherds, but I'm wondering if anyone
> has just used a jar?
> 
>   Thanks,
> 
>         Evonne
> 
> (zone8/pac nw)
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