Comments on: Sprouting Mix: Alfalfa, Red Clover and Fenugreek

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:11:18 +0000

Ellen, I have been able to get most seeds from Azure. They don’t have the organic red clover, though, so I started getting those from Hummingbird Wholesale. At this point, I do get most seeds from HW. But in the past, I was able to get almost everything through Azure.

By: Ellen Allard

Ellen Allard — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:56:08 +0000

Wardeh,

Do you get your seeds from Azure? Or do you have another preferred source? Thanks!

Ellen

By: Sangeeta

Sangeeta — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:18:43 +0000

I’ve used fenugreek seeds in cooking but had no idea that you could sprout with them! In India, they say that fenugreek seeds are good for breast-feeding. I look forward to more on your sprouting corner! You had mentioned a while ago that sprouting may help reduce your vegetable bill. That really spoke to me, i would like my family to eat more vegetables and keep our grocery bill down.

By: appliejuice

appliejuice — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:50:15 +0000

That sounds really yummy! I need to sprout some for my salad on Monday. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:14:11 +0000

I look forward to hearing more about sprouting, and thank you for the “mix”, I never thought of doing a combination of seeds. Great Idea!
Love, Tiffany

By: Christian Homekeeper

Christian Homekeeper — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:35:51 +0000

I can’t believe you’re sprouting broccoli for salads! That is so cool! What good ideas I find here
Thank you for the info on fenugreek. I wonder if my guys will notice it…
Love
Sylvia

Sylvia, I don’t they will, if you keep the percentage down. The broccoli taste so good, but they’re a little tricky. I’ve had batches spoil more often than not. I think they might be too cold, so now instead of a tray, I’m trying a jar — it keeps the sprouts warmer. I hope they work better. And I’d like to do cabbage and chia and anything else I can get. But the cabbage I can’t find, and the chia is out (at Azure). I think it would be neat to do carrots. My goal is not to have to buy produce, other than fruit. We’re not set up for gardening, so sprouting is working for us for the time being.

I’m curious what your guys will think, too. So be sure and tell me!

By: Christian Homekeeper

Christian Homekeeper — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:30:08 +0000

What do the fenugreek sprouts taste like, Wardeh? The seeds smell heavenly, I have some in my pantry. I don’t know that they would sprout but I could try!
Right now I am sprouting alfalfa, mung bean and radish.

Love
Sylvia

They’re a little bitter, which is why keeping them down to 10% is best. But not too bitter, just a bitter kick to the bunch, if you know what I mean. You wouldn’t want a ton of them in there but a few is great. Give it a try; I hope yours sprout! Right now I am sprouting the mix (above) along these on their own — radish; mung bean; lentil; broccoli. They are all really tasty!