This Sustainable House

The reality for a lot of people living in cities is that they don’t have the space, or time, to grow their own food. Of course there are a number of initiatives that help to address this, such as the allotment movement. But how do you grow your own food at home, or how do you make the most of allotment resources if you are frail, infirm or have other ‘issues’. The solution is easy… Sprouted Seeds

The Benefits of Sprouting

Sprouting seed is one of the easiest, and most productive form of gardening available. It is something that anyone can do and, in fact, it is a wonderful activity for children.

Sprouts are an alkalizing, living food which continue to grow until such time as they are eaten. They contain a greater concentration of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes than almost any other food, and have been used for centuries to invigorate the body’s immune system, work against toxins and even counter cell mutation. Think of them as a super food you can grow right on your bench top and you wouldn’t go far wrong…

How to Grow your Own?

Growing sprouts is an extraordinarily simple process, with the only tools you really need being a glass jar, something to act as a sieve (clean pantyhose work well) and water. However there are also a number of products on the market to give you more professional results such as sprouting jars, and fully automated sprouting units.

The video below show’s how we produce our sprouts at TSH, and shows the basic steps no matter what hardware you might be using.

Where do I get my seeds/hardware?

There are a number of retailers who can help you out with sourcing sprouting equipment/seeds. One of my favourites is Green Harvest Organic Gardening Supplies. They are a specialised mail-order company here in Australia, and I have always found their service to be exceptional.

Alternatively do a Google Search for suppliers in your area. This search link has some key terms already typed in for you.