How to Grow Sprouts

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It’s easy to grow sprouts and you don’t need any special equipment. These simple instructions will help you grow alfalfa sprouts, broccoli sprouts, mung bean sprouts, mustard sprouts, and more.

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Sprouts are delicious on sandwiches, wraps, in salads and stir-fry...even on avocado toast.

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If you're an avid sprout-eater, you know that these crunchy little taste treats are often recalled from the grocery stores for possible contamination.

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All you need is a large canning jar, a piece of cheesecloth or mesh, and seeds that are specifically designed for sprouting. You want to use sprouting seeds to ensure that they haven't been treated with chemicals or contaminated in any way.

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Measure 1 Tablespoon of seeds (these are alfalfa seeds), and pour them into your jar. It doesn't seem like enough seeds, but they are going to grow like crazy.

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Cover the seeds with room-temperature water, about halfway up the side of the jar. Place the cheesecloth on top and close with the canning ring.

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