How To Grow Broccoli Sprouts (Step-By-Step Guide)
Skip the price at the grocery store and learn how to grow broccoli sprouts at home! Right on your kitchen counter is the perfect place to grow these little peppery bundles of health. Use this step-by-step guide to get started growing your own superfood.
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons broccoli sproting seeds
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare & soak the seeds: Place 2 tablespoons of broccoli seeds in your jar and add about 2 cups of water to cover the seeds. Secure the sprouting lid over the jar opening and let the seeds soak in the water for about 8 hours (or overnight).
- Drain and Rinse: After soaking, drain the water through the lid. Rinse the seeds with fresh water and drain again.
- Start Sprouting: Place the jar at an angle, lid-side down, in a bowl or on a stand to allow excess water to drain. Keep it in a cool, dark place (like a cabinet or shaded counter).
- Rinse Daily: Continue to rinse and drain the seeds twice a day (morning and evening) until the sprouts are ready to harvest to keep them moist but not waterlogged.
- Watch Them Grow: After 3-5 days, you’ll see green sprouts. Move the jar to indirect sunlight for a few hours daily to help them develop chlorophyll.
- Harvest: Once the sprouts are about 2-3 inches long and have green leaves, they’re ready to eat! Add them to a large bowl with water and remove the seed hulls that float on top. Remove as many as you can. Transfer the sprouts to a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain a little bit. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- When rinsing the sprouts daily, you want to ensure that they’re moist but not waterlogged.
- The sprouts do need the sun to grow. However, they don’t like direct sunlight. Make sure to put them in indirect sunlight instead.
- Sprouts should smell fresh when they’re done. If they have a bit of a funky smell to them, it means they got too waterlogged and could have mold. Toss the batch and start again.
- There’s a difference between seeds and sprouting seeds. When setting up, make sure you buy seeds specifically labeled for sprouting.
Nutrition
Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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