Thursday, April 8, 2021

Homegrown Organic Bean Sprouts


Updated 8 Apr 21

After the 1st cultivation, I've been wondering what is the root looking for? Water?

Not really. I sprayed/wet them 4-5 times daily in my 2nd grow. Roots were still long. 

In my 3rd grow, plenty of water and a supportive bed was provided. Not only the roots were shorter, they grew faster hence longer too.


In a pale, soak a thick fabric with tap/warm water (used 39 x
45cm fold into 1/4). Do not squeeze. Transfer and line on a
container/pot. *Warm water can slightly expedite the grow.

Rinse beans, drain. Spread them evenly on the fabric (mine
is 15mm thick).                                           4 Apr 10.55am

I used 30g mung beans each. Top with paper towel. Spray/wet
the towel. *Add more water if you have more beans (do not
overcrowd though). It is ok to partly submerge the beans.

For experiment, I topped one with a plate, giving those beans
some weight. *Shall put more weight next round.

Close the lid. Leave a small gap for circulation. Place them
in a dark corner (mine in dark store room).

The one with a plate (giving some weight) grew slightly fatter.

Both grew beautifully without the hassle of daily watering.

Depending on room temperature and personal preference,
harvested mine on day 4.                             8 Apr 9.04am

More than 2" (room temperature 23C) 

Short rooted and fast growing bean sprouts. 





1 Apr 21

Rinse then soak beans (used 40g mung beans) in warm water
for a minimum of 8 hours, up to 24 hours.     28 Mar 6.32pm

Drain. Flush with clean water.                       29 Mar 8.50am

I used multifunction cooker, including the basket and pot.

Spread evenly on the paper towel lined on the basket.

Top with paper towel. Spray/wet the basket. Close the lid.
                                                                     29 Mar 8.59am

Spray/wet the basket twice a day.  Empty excess water from
the container/
pot.                                           30 Mar 9.32am

                                                                     31 Mar 8.39pm

                                                                       1 Apr 4.30pm

Yield: 209g Bean Sprouts

about 1.75" (room temp: 24C)

Homegrown organic bean sprouts.


Alternatives
  • Multifunction cooker - place a steamer basket on top of a container (to collect excess water from basket). To prevent light, cover them with black plastic bag or towel.  
  • Paper towel - tissue papers or cheese cloth (breathable fabric).
  • Steamer basket - plastic vege/fruit basket.
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