Day 7
After harvesting the fenugreek seed sprouts (which are delicious, by the way), I started a new batch, this time pink kale seeds.
This time I used the full recommended amount for the sprouter, 1 1/2 teaspoons, instead of the 1 teaspoon that I used for the first batches. Now that I know it all works and I’m doing everything OK, I can make it more worthwhile by sprouting larger quantities.
The red cabbage and alfalfa seeds were germinating OK but there wasn’t a huge amount of progress yet. I think some seeds may be quicker to germinate and grow than others. The pea microgreens were coming on apace, and would soon be ready to migrate to the windowsill without their covering, in order to green up, but they weren’t quite ready yet. They should take about a fortnight in all, as opposed to the 6-7 days required for the seed sprouting.
Day 9
In the morning of Day 9, the peas were starting to push the top cover off, so it was time to remove it.
A lot of good, healthy and strong growth.
It was time for them to go on the kitchen windowsill to get some sunlight.
Day 10
By the afternoon of Day 10 there was a considerable difference in the peas, which had grown again, and also become nice and green. They were starting to sprout their little tendrils.
As the weather was hot and sunny, I kept a close eye on them and made sure that they did not dry out.
It was time to harvest the red cabbage sprouts.
Although these look really attractive as a garnish with their striking dark colour, I am not sure if I will bother to do them again after my small supply of seeds has been used up. The taste is a little bitter. I used some as a garnish on the salad to accompany some wraps I prepared for our supper and wasn’t aware of the bitter taste, so it might be worth pursuing, but at this stage I’m not sure.
Tomorrow I shall start a new crop in the now vacant tray in the sprouter. We have finished eating the fenugreek so I may start some more of that. It looks as if the alfalfa is also getting ready to harvest.
