I just read that for brocolli and alfalfa sprouts, after the third day it is best to lay them on top of soil. Is this right? And also, does anybody make sprouts on bamboo plates? I read this is optimal, economical and great to prevent mold and allows them to grow larger and more upright, rather then being cramped and not breathing properly in a jar.

I'm trying other methods to see if I can do without an expensive sprouter...... The jar method, unless its just prep the seeds for the soil, is not working well at all.