Sprouting machines

[annavon]

When I purchased my juicer last month, it came with an advertisement for an automatic sprouter. I also noticed on veganforlife's kitchen pics. that she had some on her counter (I think that's what they were). I wanted to get opinions on how effective/convenient they are. How do they work? I seem to always be pressed for time and if I can automate something, I am all for it.

By the way, I also, got over my mental block with respect to sprouting. I kept procrastinating. I finally told myself, "this isn't hard, you were sprouting 30 years ago, you can do it again". I put the seeds to soak last night!!!

[spicyfull]

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthrea...eferrerid=4614

[annavon]

I saw that thread, but I don't think that what I am talking about. This is a device specifically for growing sprouts and claims to be automatic. It is shaped like a cylindar. I have seen advertisements for the aerogarden and it looks different from what I saw. I think the aerogarden is a great idea too. It is difficult to grow out doors in Arizona because of the extreme heat and the bugs and other critters.

Anybody out there know what I am talking about?

[Veganforlife]

FreshLife Sprouter. I have two of them. Love 'em! Love the ease of it, the quickness of the sprouting and easy cleanup. The only "maintenance" is changing the sprout water daily. PLUS I like hearing the sound of the water. It's faint, but a nice, soothing sound. Buckwheat literally overnight is done!
I also opted for the second barrel.

[Live Love Laugh]

I also have this and LUV it -- and purchased the second barrel .

[raweater]

I have the Easy Green, I didn't get the cylindrical one because it recycles the same water and needs it changed daily. The Easy Green does not recirculate water and is much larger. I don't use it very often but I'm still gglad I have it. Before I had it I literally ruined 19 out of 20 sprout attempts (using a sprout bag).

[goobygirl]

I have the Easy Green too and we typically run 3 to 4 at a time, it's very simple.

[michigan roman]

check out this ' home made ' mung sprouting machine in pic ,
sprouts at day 6 in colander =

[spicyfull]

Michigan........Now That's a Sprouter........

[Revvell]

I had the FreshLife, loved it but didn't have the Easy Green to compare. I'd compare the two. Liked the FreshLife except for recycling the same water as stated ~ have to change it a couple times put otherwise, I liked it.

Revvell

[michigan roman]

Michigan........Now That's a Sprouter........

and cost only $1 at the local ' dollar store '

* these mung bean sprouts are rawfoodist gold , this colanders holding about 2 gallons of sprouts created from about not even a cup of seeds . all within like 6 / 7 days , at about a cost of 20 cents . fresh / organic / grown in any season without sun nutrition packed gold .

[Andre]

I found that a mason jar with window screening did just better then any sprouter I've seen. The auto-sprouters still have to be cleaned and maintained and wouldn't yield enough for my diet.

[annavon]

Wow this thread go a new life! Thanks for all of the great responses. I met the "Sproutman" at the Raw Spirit Fest who helps with some of these points.

Andre: I do have to admit that I have used the jar method with a great deal of success too. The jar method can be a problem because of lack of air circulation and hence molding. Here, the air is so dry I don't have the problems.

That said, I just purchased a fresh life sprouter at the festival.

Thank you all for your responses.

[jacsam]

Alissa's has a section in her book on sprouting.....it really is easy. On her DVD she shows you how she just sprouts in bowells and puts a paper towell over them. I have several sprouting trays but you really only need bowells, water and seeds. Oh, but you know us rawbies, we like our toys....at least I do.

[cavany]

I have the Easy Green too and we typically run 3 to 4 at a time, it's very simple.

Do you have any problems with cleaning the Easy Green unit?

I have an issue with fungus/mould growing on the sprouts. Initially it was ok but problem appeared after a few weeks of continuous use. I stopped using the Easy Green for a few months and went over to the jars but could not get enough sprouts so went back and now find I cant get more that a weeks use before the sprouts start to get effected again.

I thought the unit had some spores living within it so I disconnect and dismantled it and thoroughly cleaned it but problem returned very shortly after.

They have a cleaning cycle and if I'm correct this required some additive which I think is bleach but I don’t want to us this.

Do you have any suggestions how to deal with this?