My Sprouts Go Bad

[erlabella]

So I’ve recently bought an EasySprouter and I have many seeds,beans and lentils ready to sprout, but I’m not sure exactly how to do it. I tried a bit just to see if it would work and it started growing mold, so I threw it away. Now I’m not sure how to do it. The EasySprout instructions say the sprouts don’t need rinsing. I soaked the mix in water for 8 hours and sprouted them for around 36 hours, rinsing them twice a day with warm water. Does anyone here know how to use the EasySprout, and how do you use it?

 

[dhraiden]

See here: Growing Sprouts in an EasySproutâ„¢ Sprouter

 

[ChristaNL]

I have no idea what the easysprouter is, but if your seeds came in plastic bags there is a chance they wont be able to. Seeds are living organisms that can suffocate if kept in a plastic airtight containers/ environment for too long.

Also: to sprout they need moisture (you did that right) but also enough warmth (that is why stuff starts growing in the spring and not in the winter) - I do not know what the temperature (day/night) is but sprouting is always more difficult in the cold season.

(I have to put mine on the dartfrog enclosure because the kitchen is too cold)


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thanks for the link, now I know!

 

[Scott]

Check out this thread, pay special attention to posts 5 and 8, written by a highly experienced and knowledgeable breeder: http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-food-recipes-diet/78177-opinions-sprouts.html

 

[erlabella]

Thank you for your answers! I read the link about the EasySprout and can already tell I’ve made a few mistakes. So this time it’ll hopefully work. The room temperature in the kitchen is around 22°C so it shouldn’t be a problem right? I have no problems on getting the seeds to sprout (they come in plastic bags) it’s just that they grew mold the last time I tried sprouting. Also, is it necessary to rinse or soak the seeds/beans/lentils in vinegar, GSE etc.? Or could I just use water?