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.
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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.
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Rinse beans, drain. Spread them evenly on the fabric (mine
is 15mm thick). 4 Apr 10.55am
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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. |
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For experiment, I topped one with a plate, giving those beans
some weight. *Shall put more weight next round. |
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Close the lid. Leave a small gap for circulation. Place them
in a dark corner (mine in dark store room). |
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The one with a plate (giving some weight) grew slightly fatter.
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| Both grew beautifully without the hassle of daily watering. |
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Depending on room temperature and personal preference,
harvested mine on day 4. 8 Apr 9.04am |
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| More than 2" (room temperature 23C) |
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| Short rooted and fast growing bean sprouts. |
1 Apr 21
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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
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| Drain. Flush with clean water. 29 Mar 8.50am |
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| I used multifunction cooker, including the basket and pot. |
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| Spread evenly on the paper towel lined on the basket. |
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Top with paper towel. Spray/wet the basket. Close the lid.
29 Mar 8.59am |
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Spray/wet the basket twice a day. Empty excess water from
the container/pot. 30 Mar 9.32am |
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| 31 Mar 8.39pm |
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| 1 Apr 4.30pm |
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| Yield: 209g Bean Sprouts |
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about 1.75" (room temp: 24C)
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| 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.
References:
and many more from youtube search : )
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