I had an idea how to encourage children to gardening, have fun and catch some vitamins in the winter. You should growsproutsYou can buy ready-made sprouts in the store, but it is cheaper to grow them yourself. First of all, we will have more fun with it and teach our kids something new.
What to cultivate
At home, thesproutworks best. You can buy it at garden centers or he alth food stores. Sprouts can also be grown on a lignin-lined plate, in a special bag or jar.
Seed selection
Regular seeds that are grown in the ground may contain poisonous preservatives. That is why forgerminationI use only those that are clearly marked on the bag that they are intended for this purpose. Thanks to this, I have a guarantee that they are free from chemical contamination and that most of them will sprout.
Relevant conditionsand
The best conditions for seed growth are partial shade. They should not be left in direct sunlight as this would increase the chance of mold growth. Constant access of oxygen is also important. Therefore, the growingsproutsshould be separated, e.g. under a stream of cold water.
Growth rate
Different seeds have differentgermination . However, we usually wait from 4 to 7 days forsproutsto appear.
Preparing to eat
SproutsPour them into a bowl and pour water over them. Collect the empty shells of the seeds that have surfaced with a spoon or pour them off. Carefully pour the contents of the bowl back into the container and discard any ungerminated seeds that remain at the bottom.
Readysproutsit is best to eat them on a regular basis - alone or as an addition to other dishes. The rest, after drying them thoroughly, can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Maintenance
Every timesprinklershould be thoroughly washed to get rid of impurities and to remove bacteria and fungi from the container.
Agnieszka Rembiszewska
Recipe for the Garden - He althy Sprouts
Sprouts are an excellent source of vitamins and microelements for our body.
- Radishis rich in vitamin C and sulfur. Therefore, it has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, hair and nails.
- Beans ,soybeansand lentils are high in folate, B vitamins, calcium and magnesium. They are great at soothing the nerves and are good for our bones.
- Sproutedsunflowerhas a slightly nutty flavor. It should be eaten by men. Zinc contained in it has a beneficial effect on the prostate.
- Mung beanscan be eaten both hot and cold. It is an invaluable source of easily digestible protein.
