Saturday, September 10, 2005

Sprouting

The most convenient way to increase the availability of raw food ingredients is to grow sprouts. I’ve got this well underway now, with containers, netting, rubber bands and a box to keep the different kinds of seeds together.
The mung beans were problematic, with too many not germinating.
Chick peas need to soak for longer than 24hours.
Alfalfa is a staple
Amaranth is a bit weird.
cow peas are good
lentils also seem reliable.
quinoa still to try
hemp – not enough germination
sesame – doesn’t look hopeful.

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