Sprouting Broccoli Seeds

A few weeks ago, I noticed some broccoli sprouts videos showing up in my suggested YouTube videos. I watched a few and realized this looked like something I could do pretty easily without much effort. So I ordered the beginner's kit on Amazon that comes from True Leaf Market:

It came with 4 oz. of seeds (organic, non-GMO), a stainless steel lid with a mesh insert (shouldn't rust), a "stand" that holds the jar up at an angle so it drains really well, and instructions. I got started right away since it was very easy. The first step is to soak 2 Tbsp. seeds in your jar for 4-6 hours. I just used regular cold tap water.

Then you drain the seeds using your mesh lid and prop it up on the stand upside down.

1 day later, not looking that different:

Day 2:

Day 3:

Here is what they look like on Day 5:

I decided they looked mostly done at that point so I put them in a container and put them in the fridge. I have been using them in salads, smoothies, and on avocado toast so far. One of the main reasons to use them is they contain more sulforaphane than mature broccoli which is a cancer-fighting substance. They also may promote gut health and brain health.

My experience is that sprouting broccoli seeds is pretty easy. I kept the jar on the kitchen counter and then rinsed it twice a day. Sometimes I forgot but the seeds seemed pretty forgiving. The expense? Two tablespoons of broccoli seeds to sprout weighs about .7 oz. So you can get about 5 batches from the 4 oz. of seeds that came with the kit. It looks like I can get more broccoli seeds for a little more than $1 per ounce if I buy a pound at a time. So, one batch is about a dollar, much cheaper than the grocery store.

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