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How to Grow Alfalfa Sprouts?

Alfalfa sprouts are usually seen on sandwiches, aisles, and in many salads. Most of us love sprouts too because they add flavor to dishes and come with nutritional benefits. I know you love them also.

Alfalfa sprouts sprout within one week, and you can easily grow them in a tray or a jar. To begin, you have to find the alfalfa seeds. I buy them at a local food store, but you can also get them from feed stores or online shops.

Here is How You Can Grow Alfalfa Sprouts at Home

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How to Grow Alfalfa Sprouts Using a Jar

Step 1: Measure one tablespoon of the alfalfa seeds Step 2: Sort and wash the seeds Step 3: Place the alfalfa seeds in a glass jar  ...

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A tablespoon of the sprouts will sprout about one and a half cups of alfalfa sprouts, which can serve a maximum of two meals.

Step 1: Measure one tablespoon of the alfalfa seeds

Sort out the healthy-looking seeds and rinse them using a mesh sieve or a piece of cheesecloth. Remember to make sure you only wash seeds you plan to sprout immediately.

Step 2: Sort and wash the seeds

Find a flat-sided quart jar; it works best since it can be laid on its side for better circulation.

Step 3: Place the alfalfa seeds in a glass jar 

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How to Grow Alfalfa Sprouts Using a Clay Tray

Step 1: Measure one tablespoon of alfalfa seeds and store the remaining seeds a sealed plastic bag or in the original packaging bag. Step 2: Sort and rinse the seeds.  Sort out the seeds removing any discolored or  ...

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With the above steps, you can enjoy fresh alfalfa sprouts straight from your home. Both methods work well, and it all comes down to what equipment is available to you. I would recommend trays such as the hawos Terracotta Sprouter Clay Sprouting Pot if you are using the clay tray method, or you can try Ball Quart Jar with Silver Lid if you are using the jar method.

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