Economical Greens: Growing Nutrient Rich Salads at Home for Pennies a Serving

What could be better than being able to harvest fresh salads right in your own kitchen? Sprouting is easy to do and you only need a few basic supplies that you probably already have lying around your kitchen. As an added bonus sprouts are extremely economical and best of all super nutritious. Being able to harvest then eat your sprouts immediately is a super healthy way to eat. Not to mention the best in sustainability by far! Take local food to the extreme!

Growing sprouts at home is super easy and only takes minimal time. It is also very cost effective and you will be adding valuable nutrition into your family's diets! You can also grow sprouts for your cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and other various animals. They aren't just for people and are a wonderful treat!

To begin on your sprouting journey you will want to read up on sprouting methods. Basically the most important thing is how much space you will need to devote to your endeavor. It is recommended to start with one jar and slowly add more into the mix. While they are pretty easy to grow they are not maintenance free.

To get you started the following is a short how to on how to grow wheat berry sprouts.

What you will need;

A medium to large clean glass jar
4 tbsp. heat berries
A small piece of muslin cloth or cheesecloth (I like cheesecloth best)
A rubber band

Put the dried wheat berries into the jar and cover with water. Place the muslin or cheesecloth over the top and secure with the rubber band. Strain and set out in a sunny spot. Be sure to rinse your sprouts 2-3 times a day for up to 5 days. When you see a tail on your sprouts they are ready to eat! You can add these to salads, soups, stews and more. You can also get creative and grind them up and bake them into solar bread when you get to a more advanced level!

Some sprouts are better grown in a hemp bag. You can also find special sprouting trays online and through your local farmers supply. using organic seeds for sprouting is best as to avoid unwanted pesticides.

The best thing is your sprouts will taste 100% better than the ones you can get at the grocery store. There is nothing like fresh sprouts packed full of vitamins and minerals!

There are many different kinds of sprouts. Lentils, radish, onion, beans, peanut, popcorn, amaranth, clover and more. Once you get the sprouting bug your kitchen may become crowded and you may need some extra shelves! You will have fun trying different combos of tasty sprouts! Have fun and happy eating!