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How to use nylon hose to sprout seeds

Posted on June 3, 2009
by Aryn R.

Sprout organic seeds w/nylon hose (no need to wear them!)

What You'll Need

  • any hosiery knee highs or waist high
  • glass jars
  • organic seeds

Instructions

Step 1:place 1 T. of your choice organic seeds in glass jar, cover seeds w/filtered water

Step 2:cut the nylon hose to cover & overlap jar opening, hold to jar w/rubber band

Step 3:clean water 2-3 X a day by pouring through nylon, refill, pour, refill. seeds should expand after 2-3 days @ room temp. when root starts, drain well place in refrigerator, rinse everyday dry & eat-yummy & nutrition-packed. can rinse and reuse hose as needed.

Comments (4)

Olivia A.
6/3/2009 11:33 am

Olivia A. says:

Where doc you get the seed in bulk

Aryn R.
6/3/2009 1:23 pm

Aryn R. says:

from local organic farmers or seed stores. more places are selling organic seeds. sproutman online is another site. broccoli & clover are yummy as well as sunflower & pumpkin seeds.

Olivia A.
6/3/2009 1:52 pm

Olivia A. says:

I love sprouts, but cant find them very often. I use to grow them but the seed i have wont grow, it is old ,is that the reason?

Aryn R.
6/4/2009 1:31 pm

Aryn R. says:

old- yes might not work. did you try looking online for organic seeds? I was told not to refrigerate seeds. Keep cool dry dark till ready to use.

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