The Easy Way To Get More Fruit and Vegetables In Your Diet!

We are frequently advised to get more fruit and vegetables in our daily diet for a healthy lifestyle. Seed sprouts and seedlings are a quick and easy way of adding to our intake of fruit and vegetables, and the new Sprouts Alive Range means you don't even need a garden!

What Are The Health Benefits Of Home Grown Seed Sprouts?

1. Sprouts are full minerals, amino acids, protein and fibre.
2. They grow quickly and are a delicious addition to salads sandwiches or stir-fries.
3. High in anti-oxidants.
4. Near zero calories and fat
5. Sprouts grow from seed to salad in 4-7 days.
6. Sprouts grow in any climate, any season, don't require soil or sunshine.
7. Ideal for non gardeners producing excellent results.
8. Succulent, juicy sprouts for healthy meals all year.
9. Nature's fast food.

How Do I Grow Sprouts At Home?

These Sprouts Alive seeds are really easy to grow. Generally the idea is to provide a damp, but not wet, environment for them to grow. The seeds need air and water as if they were in the garden.

For Mustard, Snow Pea and Cress:

Use a small shallow tray or punnet with drainage holes and place a small amount of seed compost in the base. Sprinkle seeds evenly on the soil and add a light layer on top to cover over. Place in a warm, well-lit position indoors and keep lightly moist. You can harvest the young sprouts when they reach 2-5cm high. If you want white sprouts you need to keep the tray in darkness the entire time.

For Stir Fry, Sandwich, Mixed Salad, Alfalfa and Fenugreek:

1. Place about 1 tablespoon of seeds in a large jar or similar container. Sprouted seeds increase many times in volume - allow room for them to grow.
2. Cover the opening of the jar with a fine clean cloth and secure with a rubber band.
3. Add enough warm water to completely cover the seeds and soak overnight at room temperature.
4. Next day, pour off the excess water through the cloth. Add fresh daily and rinse. IMPORTANT - You need to remove the excess water after you rinse the seeds. The seeds should be moist but not be sitting in water.
5. Rinse and drain sprouts at least twice a day to prevent them becoming malodorous. Harvest whenever you need them and sprout new seeds every four or five days for a continuous supply.