How to Grow Flaxseed Sprouts
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- Опубликовано: 11 мар 2019
- If you have tried sprouting flaxseed and failed, follow these instructions and you will easily have Flaxseed Sprouts growing right in your own kitchen!
Ingredients & Equipment:
1. Unglazed terra cotta trays. This depends on how much and often you want to do it. I own a few of them.
2. Raw flaxseed
3. Filtered water
4. A spray bottle. I replaced a plastic bottle with a small glass vinegar bottle which I use the spray nozzle with.
Instructions:
1. Day 1. Sprinkle about 2 TBSP of flaxseed into a tray. Make sure it’s spread evenly. Spray a generous amount of water on top and cover it with another tray or a piece of cardboard--anything to keep the seeds in the dark. Respray it as often as you can throughout the first day.
2. Day 2. You can see some of them have tiny sprouts already, keep spraying at least 2 times a day or as often as you can.
3. Day 3. Most of them have sprouted now-repeat the spraying.
4. Day 4. All of them should have sprouted-keep on spraying.
5. Day 5. At this point, the sprouts are longer, and they need more water. You can spray them like normal or water them directly from the tap with filtered water and drain the excess.
6. Day 6. They are almost ready, repeat the spraying or soaking for another day.
7. Day 7. Let’s harvest them. Uncover the tray, and give them a final spray. Put the tray near a window so they can get some sunlight for a few hours. After a few hours, the sprouts are greener and dry.
8. Store them in a glass container, loosely cover the jar with paper towel or a piece of cloth, and keep refrigerated. They stay fresh for 3-5 days.
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Love this channel - it's so calm and inspiring. No silly chat, no silly dancing around, no ego, no wasting time. Thank you so much for making the time and effort to post such wonderful and informative videos. (Plus music is beautiful).
Thank you so much for appreciating my approach--I really appreciate you taking the time to share about this as it helps inspire me too!
@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen You are very welcome - keep up the great work!
I couldn't agree more ! I also think fhe way the video is gracefully edited with easy to do instructions easily makes people think they too are capable of growing their own healthy sprouts at home and all year long...not to mention that with this video you get the basics on how to grow not just flax seeds but other seeds as well for a variety of flavors.. Long live fresh sprouts :-)
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Thank you
I was looking for sprouted flax seeds and found this video. It was not misleading at all, once I followed it and delivered just the kind of microgreens I wanted to add to my salads. Thank you so much for the guidance!
I'm so glad to hear this worked for you!! That's wonderful and I love making this too.
I have been searching for sprouting method. I didn't want to use plastic and found this video! I love the idea.
The peace and tranquility...you have mastered. Great content, I look forward to uploads!
Thanks so much Molly--very encouraging and I look forward to many more uploads too!
Never seen them being sprouted in this way! Thank you for sharing your method and informing us with this beautiful and concise video. Much appreciated.
My pleasure, I'm so glad you enjoy it!
Awesome. What a jewel this video is, I've been sprouting for years and this is super wonderful. I always soak them in water and keep mixing until it all gells up and drink it, with chia seeds as well. Thank you for such an excellent video. The music is so lovely, the editing and fade in and out is really done well, and the subtitles are very, very well done too, Jim, sprout lover, ...
You are a bright beacon of light for our precious humanity who have tragically fallen to the propaganda that life can't be THAT simple....YES! Simple and profoundly nutritious, delicious, and blissful....may you continue to reap what you sow - a healthy & happy world. APPRECIATED GREATLY!
Thanks for the video. I like how it was short and shows what to do each day.
Beautiful!! I loved your video. Can’t wait to try this!!!
I came across so many ways of consuming Flaxseeds, but keen on sprouts form as it's always more live & proteinaceous for our body. You gave such a beautiful video❤💥🙏
So glad i watched, i almost had tears at the end, especially when i had yesterday for the first time ever simply put the seed into a gallon jar and drowned them like i do for my sprouted wheat. What a jelly mess it makes. Your video was such a blessed relief.
Oh no! Sprouting flax seeds is different. It took me a while to learn too.
Sooooo beautiful! I'll do it right now! Will start sprouting my flaxseeds🌱
Wonderful, I'm so glad you'll do it!
A magnificent video. Thank you so much. Great info.
Fantastic!. Nobody talks.
Thanks for sharing 💚🤗, amazing video, the best explanation I've ever seen.
Thank you for saying so, and you are very welcome!!
oh this is a great idea, I have some problems here to sprouts certain seeds that has this gel as I am in a hot weather with flies. I will try this and very nice editing! very pleasurable
A beautifully shot video! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
Very helpful. Thank you.
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I like those plates.
Thanks for sharing, amazing 👌
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Amazing 🤩
Awesome!
Thanks so much!
Thank you 🙏
Awesome, thanks for sharing.
How do you clean the trays afterwards?
Do you think it would work without filtered water? Cant filter it at the moment.
I loved it 🥰🥰😍 video
I just get them sprouted in a day.....
8 hours of soaking, 16 hours of covering.
Simple.... Just a bowl & a plate to cover it🙂
Could you explain ?
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Soak them for 8 hours.... Drain out the water, rinse well.
Cover the bowl with a plate for 15-16 hours👍
great!!!
thank you . looks great . as for health value ,, after i sprout then will it be healthy to bland them and use it in the DOUGH to make bread ?
Can you please tell me whether the gel leftover after rinsing the flax seed have any nutritional value? Does the ALA wash off if I prefer to rinse the seeds first?
Where did you buy the terracotta pots ? Awesome vid
Thanks :)
Omg she just revolutionized sprouting for me.this is spook CLEAN.CLAY OMG THANKS A WHOLE BUNCH
thank you
Gracias 🙏
De nada!
hi, thanks for the video. is there no need to soak in water before?
Absolutely fantastic video! Thank you!! I have to radically change my diet around for health reasons (although it wasn't that bad to begin with), but these are one of the things that were suggested, so thank you for your very clear, simple, short and sweet delivery. Just one question for you, do I have to use Terracotta to sprout them in please? I have a glass shallow lid same size as yours that I'm sure will do the job perfectly. I look forward to hearing from you. And thanks again. 👍🏽👏👏
Thank you so much. The reason I use unglazed terracotta because it helps to absorb the gel so it doesn't get moldy.
Gourmet Vegetarian Kitchen thank you!
@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen Where did you pick up the terracotta treys? I've read the ones at hardware / gardening stores may not be food safe... Are you aware of that at all?
@@nihlsb just wash em
Hello and thank you for the video. The video does not talk about the growing medium you're using which is I believe, a terracotta type of container? It also doesn't say where you can purchase these? And why you use this type of container. Thank you for your help.
What kind of seeds you use there? I love your recipes! You have such a delicated hands. You inspire me. Thanks for sharing
They are flaxseeds. Thank you so much for your kind comment!
Love this video, thank you!
Mine have started to smell fishy. I know it must be because of the omega 3, but I am not sure I should eat them or not?
Have given them a good rinse, but the smell is still there a little bit.
Thanks!
Your'e welcome. It shouldn't smell fishy, please don't eat them if you are not sure--it's not worth the risk.
If you try it again, make sure to that they get enough water to sprout properly. Once they are sprouted, they always turn out great and the tails look white, healthy without any funny smell.
Hello,
I have a terracotta base but for covering, can I use a cardboard box or cloth. Please help.
tysm! are the remaining flax seed heels hard on your teeth? or do they become soft once the seed germinates?
do you wash the sprouted seeds before storing/?
Thanks! What kind of brown clay bowl is that? Where can I find them to buy on the Internet?
Do you soak the terracotta plate in water first?
Couple questions. Do you want the terra cotta to soak up all the water or should you saturate it so there is some water left? At what temperature does this need to be kept? I have a space in my garage for growing. Will that be too cold in winter? Thanks for the video. Really nice.
Thank you for the kind words about my video. The terra cotta helps absorb the moisture form the gel that is on the flaxseed, but you have to keep spraying them every day so they have the moisture to sprout--it is a process. You do want the water to dry out however, and then to re-spray it daily. For temperature, any normal room termperature should be fine and I have done it plenty in the winter and my house is often not that warm. It may be slower in the garage. In the summer they may sprout faster, speeding up the process. When I made this video it was in the spring. My blog post on this may be of some help to you as well: gourmetvegetariankitchen.com/2019/03/12/flaxseed-sprouts/
Hi, I love your video, it’s very relaxing! Although the seeds aren’t sprouting on the first day, is that normal? Oh, and also, it kinda smells sour. Thanks!
Thank you so much. They usually start to show some tiny tails on day3. The sour smell is not normal. Make sure you give them plenty of water so they don't get moldy.
How are they turning green without light (until the end)?
Thanx a lot for the great video.
On the third day some kind of mould started growing on them. Is that normal and if it's not how to prevent it?
You are very welcome! From my own experience, if they stay too wet they tend to grow mold. They need to dry out enough between each spraying. I hope this helps! you may have to experiment some.
If I do the same way with chickpea does it work? I know I have to soak them first. What will happen if I cover with aluminium foil or don't cover at all?
Can U please tell me where to buy the supplies U are using? From planter bases to the seeds themselves...are they specific brand?
Should we season the clay plate?
Can I mix chia seeds with flaxseed and other kind of seeds and sprout them all together at once?
For how much time can we store flax seeds sproutes
Do you know if the omega3 to omega 6 ratio changes when the seeds sprout?
No, I don't. I wish I did, please let me know if you find out! I do know that sprouting helps reduce phytic acid and makes seeds more digestible.
Great video. How wide are trays shown in the video (for 2 TBSP of seeds)?
I just measured them and they are about the size of a plate--about 8" (20 cm) of usable flat area inside the rim. There may be more helpful info on this method in my blog post: gourmetvegetariankitchen.com/2019/03/12/flaxseed-sprouts/
Amazing 1, i just did 1.... but i pour in the water over night. Now it looks jelly...ing.... would it still sprouting? Could i move all those jelly...ing flaxseed in to your method n contineu?
I’m just curious why are they kept in the dark? Would giving them sunlight destroy them and or?
Can we use this type of tray for other sprouts as well?
Can I use paper towel if I don’t have that terracotta pot?
Could you grow them on paper towel which would eliminate the need to keep misting them as long as the paper towel is kept moist?
Hmm.... I have done it before but I don't remember how it turned out. It's been a few years, but I'm pretty sure it works.
Hey, thank you so much for such wonderful, delicate and informative videos, they really are a wonder to watch!
I see this is two months ago, but in another video someone used white vinegar to sterilize seeds, maybe you could use that to sterilize the terracotta? I'm not sure though
@@yhinehyhineh That does sound like a good idea, thanks for sharing! ^^
@@SappingSoup of course!! :)
Just works in terracotta pots?
I've been trying to get my salad mix to grow that way but they won't. The seeds are as small as those please help
Can i use plastic containers?
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I assume that terra cotta saucers have to be unglazed to let the water drain. Is there a way to tell if the terra cotta saucers that I have or I find in stores are unglazed ones? Thanks
Yes the terra-cotta must not be glazed. You will know because its texture is very raw and not smooth or shiny like a glazed or painted surface is.
Hi. Where did you buy from these clay trays please? Thank you.
I’ve always felt intimidated to try sprouting and this video really helped. I’m going to try it. Where do you get the trays?...thank you!!
I'm glad you find it helpful. I got my trays from True Value.
@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen... please don't sprout in containers not made for food.
@@smallfootprint2961 Thank you for your concern. I was concerned too and bought a food grade terracotta baking tray that was very expensive to use, but it didn’t work because it didn’t absorb the gel. I did a lot of research surrounding unglazed terracotta trays and food, but found nothing claiming they contain lead aside from the trace amounts that clay may contain naturally. After doing all this research, I decided to use them solely for sprouting flaxseed. I have done so for many years but would not use these trays for cooking.
Here is an article stating terracotta trays are a safe container for organic gardening. homeguides.sfgate.com/safe-containers-organic-gardening-53182.html and if you are still not sure here is another one themicrogardener.com/choosing-a-container-the-pros-and-cons-2/
I have a recipe that calls for 42g of ground flax seed, slightly pulsed or sprouted - two questions please: (1) would that be like day 3 in your process? & (2) how would I grind them? If you have any helpful hints, please let me know and thanks.
I think my video on sprouted flaxseed will help you with this: ruclips.net/video/6GrA67hwreE/видео.html After they dry, I grind them in a coffee grinder, but I do not show that part in the video. I hope this helps!
@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen thank you.
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Hi, I have tried a few times to grow these in my terracota sprouter but after a few days I always get mould. I've tried watering them less but no difference. Any tips? Thanks.
Not less, you need to keep them enough moisturized but also make sure they soak it all up before watering more
Hi may I know why mine flaxseed grow a gel coating on the surface after 2 days I plant on tissue paper? Thanks u
And I can smell a sour taste when I open the cover.
Hmm..what kind of a container do you use under the tissue paper? The reason I use an unglazed terra cotta dish because it helps absorb the gel from the flaxseeds. It shouldn't smell at all. If it does, something wrong is going on, you should start over.
Wow
It worked
Hi. Could make you please make one video on wheat grass?
Thank you for the idea, I'll look in to it. Please check back!
This is great & i wonder if this would also work with Black Sesame seeds or Black Cumin seeds .Ill give it a try
I have tried it with white sesame seeds and it worked really well.
@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen Thanx...how about alfalfa seeds or any other sprouting seeds?
@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen I bot many, many pounds of flax seeds at99C stores then stored them.I just found out i can make flax seed milk with it and your simple technique for sprouting them will have me doing it regularly...i already bot some terra cotta plates.Easy to store Lrq quantities of seeds in 32oz plasticPepsi bottles
Thanks for the video. I don't have a terracotta plate, are there any tips to do without it? Can I sprout it in a hot tropical climate?
The terra cotta plate is important because it absorbs the gel water from the flaxseeds. Otherwise they will get moldy as they don't dry out. Sprouting in a hot climate will work fine though, but it will probably be a bit faster.
@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen I see. Alright thanks alot =)
You can try sprouting in cotton cloth
Cotton cloth or 2-3 tissue papers. Just spray some water when its dry, once or twice a day. Dont overwater and after 2 days keep them near window shade for some sunlight.
My only common is that the flaxseeds need to be misted at least twice a day, not once. I thought the latter, after watching this video several times.😊
Mine didn't sprout at all. Is that because I didn't cover them?
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Mines developed increasing amount of mold and no sprouts at all by 4thday.
Maybe the seeds are too old
Oh and I used a plastic dish is that ok?
I covered the entire dish with a cloth and a box.
Plastic dishes don't work, Flaxseeds have gel and we need something to help absorbing it. Terra cotta dishes work great.
I am getting mold. Seems simple though
My organic flaxseeds are not sprouting...can’t figure out why. I am using terra-cotta like yourself and have done everything the way you are showing. Day 3 still nothing.
hi, did you soak them beforehand? soaking is done to remove phytic acid (better digestion). but for flaxseed, which creates that gel-like consistency, i've heard it prevents sprouting. i've never done it myself though, so i can't be sure.
Thank you very much for sharing. I live in North Hollywood California. I messaged a few companies to know if their brown flax seeds are hybrid and they said they are hybrid. I know hybrid food it's not healthy. Do you know where can I buy non-hybrid (heirloom) flaxseed. Thank you in advance.
This could be the reason I had trouble finding seeds that would sprout properly. I found good seeds at True Leaf Market which advertises heirloom seeds as I didn't have luck with many that were advertised as organic from grocery stores. I am not affiliated with True Leaf Market, but here is the link to the product I ordered and which always sprouted for me: www.trueleafmarket.com/products/organic-brown-flax-seed?variant=38623820488
You should not confuse the hybrid with GMO. Hybrid is suposed to be a better seed, uniting all good characteristics of a determined sort of plant, more colourful, bigger, more tasty, etc.
Hybridized seeds are not bad it's GMO seeds that are the problem. In a nutshell: Hybrids are the product of guided natural reproduction, while GMOs are the result of unnatural, high-tech methods used to create untested organisms that would never emerge in nature. Just look for "organic" non-gmo.
It did not work for me. It got moldy.
Did you grow up on Miyazaki? In mean, just wow.
Thank you so much. I grew up in Thailand.
@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen Hi. Thank you for responding. A few things, my yogurt came out firm but when I scooped it out, it looked curdle and didn't taste tangy. Can I use an brown rice for rejuvelac and cam you PLEASE make a cabbage rejuvelac? I used this because it was said that it yielded the same results in general? (Do they have the same results?). Lastly, I expected my yogurt to look like the ones in the supermarket. Cream and uniformed. But it looked separated with miniature curdle bits. Why?
@@racquelrobinson3030 the flavor gets stronger after a 2-3 days in the fridge. I have never done cabbage rejuvelac before but I’ll look into it when I have more time soon. This recipe doesn’t have any food additives to make the same texture as commercial ones, but I learned that you can add carrageenan to make the texture smooth and creamy if you prefer.
@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen Thank you so much for your response and explanation. If you do intend to, I look forward to your cabbage rejuvelac video. 🙋
Will the flaxseed sprout in a steel tray?
From my experience, it doesn't work. Flaxseed has gel on them and it needs something to absorb it, otherwise it will get moldy.
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I agree it can be very complicated to learn enough to be able to eat properly as a vegetarian, and especially as a vegan:)
Oh god🤦🏻♀️ I thought this video was about to grow flaxseeds into flaxseed plant 🙂nevermind...
Dangerous for fungi’s better to use a sprouting tray
Ugh it’s moulding