Lentil, French Unhulled - Organic Sprouting Seeds

• Soak 2 tablespoons of seeds for 8-12 hours.  Rinse and drain twice a day.  Once in the morning and once at night.  They are ready to harvest in 5-6 days.

This sprouting legume is crunchy and flavorful. French Lentils have lots of nutrients and are perfect for adding a fresh and delicious taste to various dishes.

These instructions refer to jar sprouting, but can be used as a general outline for sprouting:

1. Soak the sprouting seeds in about 3x the amount of water. Soak for about 8-12 hours.  Rinse.

2. Drain the water from the seeds thoroughly. Tilt the upside-down sprouting jar to ensure all water trickles out in order to prevent mold. Store in a dark place.

3. Rinse the seeds 2 times a day. Drain water completely after each rinse. Continue this step for 5-6 days.

4. Once seeds have sprouted (you will see leaves showing up), you may want to “green” them by placing them in a sunny spot for a few hours.

5. Store the sprouts in a container in the refrigerator for a few days to maintain freshness.

Sprouts make a wonderful addition to salads, sandwiches, drinks, stir-fries, and other dishes.

Ingredients:

2 C. mixed salad greens

1 C. sprouts of your choice

1-2. carrots, thinly sliced

1 cucumber, sliced

1 celery stalk, chopped

Directions:

Toss ingredients together and serve with your favorite salad dressing.

• Drain your sprouts thoroughly after each rinsing. This is vital if you want to prevent mold and spoilage, which can mean a ruined crop.

• Let the seeds soak for the right amount of time in warm water before starting the rinsing and draining process. 

• If using a jar to sprout, tilt the jar at an angle after rinsing and draining to make sure any leftover water can leave the jar.

• Allow air to circulate in the sprouting container to help prevent mold.

• Keep sprouting seeds out of the light until they start showing leaves. At this point, you can set them in a sunny spot for a few hours to let them develop a green color.

• If any mold shows up on your sprouts DO NOT eat them. Toss them out and start over.