ALFALFA ‘Sprouting’ Seeds
Alfalfa sprouts are one of the most popular and nutritious sprouts you can grow. With their crisp texture and mild flavor, they make a great addition to a wide variety of dishes. Alfalfa sprouts are easy to grow and packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making them a simple way to boost your health every day.
Benefits of Alfalfa Sprouts
Alfalfa sprouts are not just delicious, but they’re also packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C, E, K, and several B vitamins. They are rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium. Adding alfalfa sprouts to your meals can help support healthy digestion, reduce inflammation, and improve heart health. These sprouts are an excellent source of antioxidants and fiber. To read more about their health benefits, check out this WebMD article on alfalfa sprouts.
How to Use
Alfalfa sprouts can be added to almost anything! Use them in sandwiches, wraps, salads, smoothies, or as a topping for your favorite cooked dishes. Their mild, slightly nutty flavor adds crunch without overpowering other ingredients, making them the perfect addition to almost any meal. Try adding them to your morning smoothie or enjoy them as a fresh garnish on soups and salads.
Fast and Easy to Grow
Sprouting alfalfa seeds is incredibly easy. In just 3-5 days, you can harvest your own fresh, living sprouts. Alfalfa is one of the most popular sprouting seeds because of its simple requirements—just water, seeds, and a sprouting jar. No dirt, no mess, and no complicated procedures!
To sprout these seeds, you’ll need a sprouting jar, hemp sprouting bag, or a plastic colander with fine mesh. The jar method is the most popular, and you can even make your own sprouting jar with a glass jar, muslin cloth, and a rubber band.
How to Grow Alfalfa Sprouts:
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Pre-soak seeds:
4 – 6 hours.
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Seed Qty:
10 – 20 grams depending on the size of your sprouting jar.
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Method:
Rinse the pre-soaked seeds with cool water for a few minutes. Add the seeds to your jar and fill it about 3/4 full with cool water. Tilt the jar upside down and use a muslin cloth (or sprouting lid) to drain the water from the seeds. Let the jar sit upside down for 8-12 hours to allow the water to drain completely. Keep the jar in a position that allows water to drain, such as on a dish rack.
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Rinse and repeat:
Every 8-12 hours, rinse the seeds with cool water and refill the jar with fresh water. Make sure the jar is tilted upside down to drain the water. Repeat this process until your sprouts are ready to harvest.
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Yield:
Approx. 1 – 1 1/2 cups of fresh sprouts per batch.
