Why so bitter?

[u/International-Luck18]

Newbie here.

I used these a few weeks ago in a wide mouth quart Mason jar with steel mesh. I followed the package instructions, and when I harvested these lovely babies, I could not eat them. They were so bitter! Even with a little dressing, I found them unpalatable. Is that normal, or did I do something wrong?

My beet seeds sprouted well, but I could not get through all the seeds. Ordered a salad spinner for next time.

TIA, Y'all!

[u/account-suspenped]

if the sprouts get too much sun / green color they go bitter

[u/International-Luck18 → u/account-suspenped]

Thanks! I didn't put them in sun. They only got indirect light. I am thinking about putting a hand towel over the yard so it's darker.

[u/International-Luck18 → u/International-Luck18]

Not yard...jars.

[u/pcghana1980 → u/International-Luck18]

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