At this time of year, growing your own sprouts is a great way to get fresh organically grown greens onto your plate.
If you are new to sprouting, check out this guide to getting started with sprouting, and use the guide below to explore some new varieties.
Remember to always source seeds that have been produced specifically for growing edible sprouts or microgreens. Also check whether the spouts need to be cooked before consumption.
| Seeds | How | Soak time | Sprout time | Makes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adzuki | 1 cup | 8-10 hrs | 3-4 days | 3-4 cups |
| Alfalfa | 3 tbsp | 4-6 hrs | 5 days | 3 cups |
| Amaranth | 3 tbsp | 4-6 hrs | 1 day | ¾ cup |
| Barley | ½ cup | 8-10 hrs | 2-3 days | 1 cup |
| Blue pea | 1 cup | 8-10 hrs | 3-4 days | 3-4 cups |
| Broccoli | 1 tbsp | 8-10 hrs | 5-6 days | 1 cup |
| Buckwheat | 1 cup | 4-6 hrs | 1 day | 2-3 cups |
| Chickpeas | 1 cup | 10-12 hrs | 2-4 days | 3 cups |
| Fenugreek | 4 tbsp | 4-6 hrs | 3-5 days | 1 cup |
| Flax | 1 tbsp | 5-7 hrs | 2 days | 1 cup |
| Green peas | 1 cup | 6-10 hrs | 2-3 days | 2 cups |
| Lentils | 1 cups | 6-8 hrs | 2-3 days | 2 cups |
| Millet | 1 cup | 6-8 hrs | 1-2 days | 1½ cups |
| Mung beans | 1 cup | 8-10 hrs | 4 days | 3-4 cups |
| Most other beans | 1 cup | 8-10 hrs | 3-4 days | 3-4 cups |
| Mustard seeds | 1 tbsp | 4-6 hrs | 3-5 days | 1 cup |
| Oats | 1 cup | 8-10 hrs | 1-2 days | 2 cups |
| Onions | 1 tbsp | 4-6 hrs | 4-5 days | 1 cup |
| Pumpkin seeds | 1 cups | 6-8 hrs | 1-2 days | 1½ cups |
| Quinoa | 1 cup | 4-6 hrs | 2-3 days | 2½ cups |
| Radish | 1 tbsp | 4-6 hrs | 3-5 days | 1½ cups |
| Rye | 1 cup | 8-10 hrs | 2-3 days | 1½ cups |
| Sesame seeds | 1 cup | 4-6 hrs | 1-2 days | 1½ cups |
| Sunflower seeds | 1 cups | 6-8 hrs | 5-8 days | 1½ cups |
| Watercress | 1 tbsp | 4-6 hrs | 4-5 days | 1½ cups |
| Wheat | 1 cup | 10-12 hrs | 2-3 days | 1½ cups |