sprouting buckwheat ?

[lizbar]

I am sprouting buckwheat for 2 days and not really sure how it is supposed to look when it is done. Right now it has the buckwheat with a long sprout. Should I be waiting for green or just those long sprouts?
Thanks,
liz

[goingrawchelle]

Great question...I'd like to know to because I want to make some buckwheaties! Looking forward to the answer.

[rkk]

I remember reading somewhere that the buckwheat greens are toxic. So you do NOT want to eat it at that stage. However, eating it when it is a small sprout is good.

[angelulu]

I was just doing a search about buckwheat sprouts and came across the reply stating that buckwheat greens are toxic.
Has anyone else heard this? I was just reading Ann Wigmore's book on sprouting and she recommends growing buckwheat greens indoors to contribute to salad greens etc.
I was gearing up to start growing sunflower and buckwheat greens according to Ann's method to save money with buying expensive salad greens at the grocery store.
Anyone have any thoughts or information on the subject?

Thanks!

[DebB]

I am sprouting buckwheat for 2 days and not really sure how it is supposed to look when it is done. Right now it has the buckwheat with a long sprout. Should I be waiting for green or just those long sprouts?
Thanks,
liz

Hi Liz ~ I sprout buckwheat and let the tail get as long as the seed, or a bit longer. Then I dehydrate them and keep them on hand for making granolas, etc. I store them in a Mason jar in the cupboard after they're dehydrated. *Ü*

[michigan roman]

got peas and rye going

buckwheats starting tonite

mungs coming back into play

was gonna buy alfalfa and brocoli at store but too pricey

oh lentils gonna buy next

time for some more reading at www.sproutpeople.com

* peas grew surprisingly quick

* the rye im keeping emersed in water for 3 days ,
i change water every day , then eating . for some
reason i like keeping it emersed as opposed to initially
soaking it then letting stand dry and rinsing each day .
the 3 day emersed seeds taste better than those left out of water

[T-Bird]

* the rye im keeping emersed in water for 3 days ,
i change water every day , then eating . for some
reason i like keeping it emersed as opposed to initially
soaking it then letting stand dry and rinsing each day .
the 3 day emersed seeds taste better than those left out of water

Oh- i will try this! I used to love eating rye, cooked like rice, but you have to simmer 4 hours.

Michigan Roman -

You are always so productive. My hat is off to you!

[DopeRawAbundance]

I've read someone say that when the tail just starts to show its face, thats the best time to use, for best taste.


Regarding the greens toxicity...


Buckwheat greens contain fagopyrin, a substance naturally occurring in the buckwheat plant. Fagopyrin is phototoxic and can cause hypersensitivity to sunlight in the skins of animals and people, particularly if the greens are juiced or are eaten in large quantities. As sprouts in general are becoming more popular, and because the risks of phototoxicity posed by buckwheat greens are not widely known, increasing numbers of people are suffering unnecessarily. - Wikipedia


I try not to be a worrywort about foods but it never hurts to do a tid of research when you're trying something new.

[RawKnitster]

I've read someone say that when the tail just starts to show its face, thats the best time to use, for best taste.



That is true with buckwheat. I like it sprouted and and dehydrated until crunchy.

[monkapotapus]

I just made some chocolates with dehydrated buckwheats in them.....remeniscent of a crunchy chocolate bar "N*st*e"...;)

[michigan roman]

I just made some chocolates with dehydrated buckwheats in them.....remeniscent of a crunchy chocolate bar "N*st*e"...;)

:eek:omg you just didnt remind me of n*st*e cr*n*h did you :D

its been so long since eating candy ide forgotten about the old fave

[RawKnitster]

I just made some chocolates with dehydrated buckwheats in them.....remeniscent of a crunchy chocolate bar "N*st*e"...;)

Extra Yummy!!!

[Mikey_H]

I love eating soaked/dehydrated buckwheat just the way it is without letting it sprout too much... never had them in their "green" sprouted form.

My favorite is eating them with some agave/raisins and thai young coconut "milk"(water/flesh blended) as a raw cereal.

[monkapotapus]

:eek:omg you just didnt remind me of n*st*e cr*n*h did you :D

its been so long since eating candy ide forgotten about the old fave

LOL!
Oh, yes I did.....:p

[monkapotapus]

Extra Yummy!!!

They sure are....I'm eating one (ok, maybe 2 as we speak) :D

[streetsurfer]

I was just doing a search about buckwheat sprouts and came across the reply stating that buckwheat greens are toxic.
Has anyone else heard this? I was just reading Ann Wigmore's book on sprouting and she recommends growing buckwheat greens indoors to contribute to salad greens etc.
I was gearing up to start growing sunflower and buckwheat greens according to Ann's method to save money with buying expensive salad greens at the grocery store.
Anyone have any thoughts or information on the subject?

Thanks!

I found the article I was recently reading on it. It says yes they are. The author seems to have done some pretty good research.
Here you go.....
http://www.townsendletter.com/Dec2004/buckwheat1204.htm

I wanted to add that you should read the article and keep researching. I need to re-read it but my thoughts taken from it at the time were that in moderation young buckwheat sprouts would probably be ok. I think IIRC he ran into trouble by the high consumption of the greens (after photosynthesis begins) daily, and as it built up in his system over time.

[angelulu]

Thank you for the article. I just skimmed it and it seems to have some interesting information.
I will definitely read up on this when I have time.
However, my school starts up again on Tuesday and I am already swamped with homework.
Since when did it become acceptable to assign homework via email up to two weeks before the beginning of a semester??
Ugh!!