Is this normal?

[Jakeman1086]

I bought some sprouting-quality quinoa and cooked some up on the stove like I would oatmeal (high heat). I didn't finish it all, so I put some in the fridge as leftovers. I came back to it the next day, and there were roots all over the place. In fact, it almost seemed like they sprouted faster than in a glass jar! Shouldn't the heat have killed the seeds?:confused:

[AllergyGirl]

Green sprouts? Or the little white "tails" that quinoa has?

[DebB]

Wow! I've never heard of that (which doesn't mean a thing!) but that is so interesting.

The quinoa that I've sprouted has been the most 'eager' to sprout of any grain/seed I've sprouted. It will be sprouted with tails sitting overnight the soak water!

[ferb]

I'm picturing the quinoa sprouts bursting out of your refrigerator slowly taking over your kitchen space.... Sorry but I needed to laugh and your post gave me the opportunity to do so. I've not yet tried sprouting anything but will definitely try quinoa as it could be a great science experiment for ds.