How To Sprout Alfalfa

Total Time: 144 hrs Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 120 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic alfalfa seeds
• 1 tablespoon 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide

Recipe

• 1 on day 1, do a h2o2 soak for 20 minute fill jar 1/10 full of alfalfa seed. fill the jar to the top with water and add approximately 1 tbsp of diluted 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water. cover jar with mesh nylon window screen and secure with rubber band. allow seeds to soak for 20 minutes.
• 2 also on day 1, after the h2o2 soak, drain and fill the jar up again with water. add 1 tsp of effective micro-organisms (em) per gallon of water. let this soak for 20 minutes.
• 3 finally on day 1, after the 20-minute em soak, drain and fill the jar up again with water plus ocean mineral solution. use 1/2 tsp ocean mineral solution per gallon of water. let this soak for 8-12 hours.
• 4 day 2-4, rinse & drain at 45 degree angle, 2-3 times per day. after soaking, drain water and put jar upside down at about a 45 degree angle out of direct sunlight. rinse and drain seeds 2-3 times per day, for 2-3 days. make sure there is good air circulation. with proper air circulation, you will be less likely to have mold. a fan or open windows are helpful. optimal temperature is around 70 degrees f.
• 5 day 5-6, rinse & drain at 45 degree angle, 2-3 times per day. when sprouts grow tails about 1/2 inch long, place sprouts in diffused light for a few days. continue rinsing 2 or 3 times per day.
• 6 day 6, when sprouts are 1-2” in length, they are ready to harvest.