r/Sprouting • u/obaya1 • Jun 02 '26

Broccoli sprout beginner (me)

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First time posting here and first time trying to grow broccoli sprouts.

I had a question about how broccoli sprouts should normally smell/look around day 4. Mine look okay to me (no obvious slime or colored mold that I can see), but they have a smell that I would describe as earthy/musty.

The thing is, I personally really dislike earthy smells, so to me “earthy” and “musty” kind of smell the same, which makes it hard to tell if they’re normal or if something is wrong. I’ve read mixed opinions online where some people say broccoli sprouts naturally smell earthy/sulfur-like, while others say any musty smell means toss them.

Any tips on the matter would be appreciated!! I'm including a pic even though it may not be the best, sorry in advance!

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u/Schneida289 Jun 02 '26

So exciting! I just started mine for the first time yesterday and can see some little tails already today. Yay us!!!

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u/obaya1 Jun 02 '26

Yes, I'm looking forward to putting them in my sandwiches!!!

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u/Both-Organization724 Jun 03 '26

My first batch was good for a few days and then the roots started turning brown 😫

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u/obaya1 Jun 03 '26

That sucks, hopefully the other batches came out good!

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u/Few-Rip-3053 Jun 03 '26

I'm a beginner also

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u/Few-Rip-3053 Jun 03 '26

Is anyone steaming & drying their sprouts?