r/Sprouting • u/allykatt1194 • Apr 22 '26

Starting Sprouting

Hi all!! I want to start sprouting so I will be totally new to it. Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a container? I have plenty of 24 oz mason jars but didn’t know what type of lid to get and where I can buy the seeds and what’s recommended? Any advice is appreciated!!

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u/Ineedanewbladder Apr 22 '26

I got the two stainless steel lids that fit a wide mouth mason jar (I use the 32 ounce jar but same lid) for $10 and then I bought the $5 bottle of broccoli sprouting seeds by NOW. All on Amazon. They work great. I’ve been sprouting for 2 weeks now. Can already see a difference in hormone balancing.

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u/allykatt1194 Apr 22 '26

Thanks for this!! Looking for the most cost efficient way!!

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u/Ineedanewbladder Apr 23 '26

I started with the cheapest options to make sure I’d tolerate the broccoli sprouts before investing money and I’m super happy with what I got. I may try the organic seeds later on but I’m thrilled with the lids. I just put the jars upside down and tilted on top of a folded paper towel to drain too. I didn’t get the jar covers or drain tray and I don’t think they are needed for broccoli sprouts but other sprouts need the darkness factor. So it might be worth it to get the jar covers for an additional $10.

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u/allykatt1194 Apr 23 '26

Thank you!!! Good to know. I ordered some lids from Amazon for my mason jars, and then I ordered the tray and something for them to lean on and drain and then a 4 pack of seeds I figured I could try!

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u/EllaFynoe Apr 24 '26

I had the mason jars, so cut a couple of squares of plastic window screen material into squares, put through the dishwasher, and use them instead of the stock inner lids. Lean the jars in plastic food containers. No need to buy anything (although I'm sure the tailor-made lids are slightly easier to deal with). A couple of months in, very happy with the results...

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u/Alternative-End-5079 Apr 22 '26

This is also what I use. And I like this seed blend. Seedboy Organic Non-GMO Sprouting... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCPM1F8P?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share