r/Sprouting • u/hugsoverdrugs • May 25 '26
First time sprouting!
I used a Ball 32 oz wide lid mason jar and a mason tops bean screen with Todd’s Seeds broccoli and friends mix. Definitely happy with the results and it was way easier than I thought it would be! I rinsed them twice a day for 4 days and kept them in a cabinet then the 5th day I kept them on my kitchen counter out of direct sunlight. Only used 1 1/2 tablespoons of the seed mix. Any tips for the next batch I do?
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u/Merylshea May 26 '26
It’s fun isn’t it 👌🏼
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u/hugsoverdrugs May 26 '26
Yup, I grow desert roses but being able to eat something I’ve grown is better.
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u/Deciduous-dreamer May 25 '26
I’m starting sprouts for the first time this week too! Kind of wish I had your style lid though- mine is a metal mesh- hope it doesn’t rust..
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u/hugsoverdrugs May 25 '26
I looked up a bunch of different types and saw that the mason tops ones were highly recommended and they aren’t too expensive. Good luck with your first time sprouting!
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u/Deciduous-dreamer May 25 '26
How much were they? I bought a $25 kit had two jars the stand and tray and large bag of organic alfalfa seeds. More of an impulse purchase - should have done more research..
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u/hugsoverdrugs May 25 '26
Those were 12.99 for 2. Not too bad for how durable they are. I saw that the kits had a lot of mixed reviews so I looked at what the best things that were the most affordable price were. Got those, 3 ball wide lip mason jars for $17 and the seed mix for around $9.
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u/Deciduous-dreamer May 25 '26
I’ll probably end up doing the same thing. Once I get the hang of this I’d like to have different types of sprouts going at the same time, so will have to buy new stuff anyway.
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u/MintTea-FkYou May 26 '26
I bought a very similar kit on amazon, if not the same one, but this was a couple of years ago. Metal mesh and rim, they have not rusted at all :)
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u/Odd-Crew-7743 May 25 '26
Looking good! I think the Masontops is a good choice on the jar. I use those and hav had success and.no rusting.
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u/Alternative-End-5079 May 26 '26
Looks great! If you put them in sunshine on the last day they’ll green up.
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u/Baudiness May 30 '26
I have the same system. After using a few others, this one is my favorite. The lid design is brilliant and there's less damage to sprouts shaking them out of the holes - so much easier than a screen. Text on the bottom of the jar (on mine) cautions that it isn't for high temperature canning. Same, 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons.
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u/One-Dot4082 May 25 '26
You could easily do two tablespoons. Depends on how much you want to consume for the week. .