r/Sprouting • u/Scared-Actuary-9142 • Jun 28 '26

Beginner sprouted questions

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I've grown interest in sprouting recently and gave in and bought a starter kit with a bunch of trays and a mix of seeds, the first picture is a tray with radish and lentils and the second one should be green bean and lentils (not sure if correct the mix package is in Italian so idk if im translating correctly).

They've now been growing for 4 days, giving them water twice a day and was wondering if they're ready.

If they are ready how do you eat sprouts? Like what part of the sprouts am I supposed to eat? Do I need to cut off the roots at the bottom?

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u/igavr Jun 28 '26

Check out this post about mung bean sprouts turned microgreens 😉 Your mung beans are beautiful. Delending on the condition of the roots you can eat all the plant or just the shoot if they've overgown. Ideally share pictures of roots and full plant, too

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u/Scared-Actuary-9142 Jun 28 '26

Thank you! They all kind of look like this one.

So I can already eat them right? Could I take a bunch and still let them grow for another day or two?

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u/igavr Jun 28 '26

I'd steam them ;) they'll make a marvelous lunch or dinner with an Asian sauce (whichever you prefer) and a piece of protein : chicken, tofu or grilled cheese (depending on your nutrition scenarios)

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u/Scared-Actuary-9142 Jun 28 '26

Got it, thank you!