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CherimoyaMel
07-01-2005, 03:58 PM
Hi everyone,

For those of you who sprout quinoa, how long does it generally take you? I've been trying to sprout mine for 4 days now, and I still don't have any sprouts.
Revvell
07-01-2005, 06:37 PM
It takes less than a day. How long did you soak it? Is it organic and truly raw?

Revvell
Secret Heart
07-01-2005, 07:29 PM
Weird you should ask..I just started some today for the first time.
I just drained the water after it finished soaking.

Revvell, you said it should take less than a day to sprout? Can I wait longer and have it a little bit greener too?

I suppose I should rinse it as well periodically? I'm excited to make some raw tabouli:>

Thanks for any tips,

heather
Revvell
07-01-2005, 09:07 PM
For me, quinoa is the quickest of the sprouts. Only needs a few hours soaking ~ about 4-6 if I remember correctly, then place in jar at an angle to drain/sprout. Might have sprouts by the next morning. Leave them in the light to get color (don't remember them greening yet I guess they will).

Revvell
Secret Heart
07-01-2005, 09:17 PM
Great...I'll concoct a yummy (hopefully) tabouli with it tomorrow..I imagine it retains a good deal of crunch to it. Do you eat grains often Revvell?
Heather
Revvell
07-01-2005, 10:14 PM
..I imagine it retains a good deal of crunch to it. Do you eat grains often Revvell?
Heather


Rarely. Buckwheat is about the only thing I sprout now ~ for Alissa's burger buns and some cereal. Otherwise I rarely sprout anymore.

Revvell
CherimoyaMel
07-01-2005, 10:35 PM
I soaked them overnight. I guess my seeds must be no good, although they are organic and truly raw.
I've had them awhile. Funny thing is, when I first bought them, I had the same problem. I guess they must have been old when I bought them?
Revvell
07-01-2005, 11:08 PM
Possibly soaked them too long and drowned them. Try 4-6 hours and see what happens.

Revvell
Revvell
07-01-2005, 11:11 PM
http://www.sproutpeople.com/seed/print/quinoa.html
Secret Heart
07-02-2005, 06:54 AM
Darn, I think I drowned mine....I soaked them for too long. I'll try again :rolleyes:
CherimoyaMel
07-02-2005, 08:08 PM
Yes, it seems like I may have soaked them far too long. I'll try again. Thanks for your help!
CherimoyaMel
07-05-2005, 09:45 PM
Still no luck sprouting quinoa. I only soaked them 4 hours. I guess my seeds must be old. I'll try new ones. I sure would like some quinoa sprouts!
Revvell
07-06-2005, 12:17 AM
Well hell, c'mon over. :)

Revvell
CherimoyaMel
07-06-2005, 12:58 AM
Aww shucks, Revvell, thanks :)