2Tablespoonsradish seedsall radish varieties sprout well
1dropdish soapany dish soap here
1tspapple cider vinegarany fruit vinegar works
Instructions
Step 1: Sanitize Your Radish SeedsRequires: 2 Tablespoons radish seeds, 1 drop dish soap, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar• Use a jar or bowl with a seed cleaning solution (ACV and soap).• Soak seeds for 10 minutes, then rinse and drain them extremely well and thorough prior to the initial germination-starting soak.
2 Tablespoons radish seeds, 1 drop dish soap, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Step 2: Soaking The Radish SeedsRequires: bowl or jar full of water, cheesecloth• Place seeds in a glass jar, cover with water, and soak overnight.• Cover with cheesecloth for protection and aeration.• An overnight soak is ideal, but a 4-hour soak works if short on time.
Step 3: Rinse and Drain + Schedule• Rinse and drain the jar 2 or 3 times per day.• Then set a schedule to do it every 8 hours.• 2 times per day is 100% fine if that's more convenient for you.
Step 4: Find A Good Location• Choose a location with a suitable temperature, good air flow, and indirect natural light.• Avoid leaving seeds too wet on the first days after draining.• Make sure there's sufficient air circulation in the room where your jars sit.
Step 5: Harvest• When the radish shoots are 2 or 3 cm long, they're ready.• Radish sprouts will have a leaf or two at this point. • De-hull: submerge radish sprouts in bowl of water, gently rustling off the husks.
Step 6: Storage• Rinse and thoroughly drain sprouts.• Dry more with salad spinner or colander.• Dry further by letting them sit in open air for a whole day after a final pat down. • Next, place your radish sprouts in a paper towel lined plastic bag.• Any airtight container lined with paper towels works.• The paper towels will absorb any potential droplets left behind (replace if they get wet after some time in the fridge).• Refrigerate and regularly check sprouts for any signs of mold.
Notes
Handle your finished radish sprouts carefully to help extend their shelf life.
Best to consume within 3 days for maximum freshness and unquestionable enjoyment.
The indirect lighting can be held off until day 3 for radish sprouts that info is from sproutpeople.org) with sprouts
Radish sprouts usually form their leaves by day 4 or 5.
Always doing extra on the hygiene side of things helps keep food-borne illnesses a non-issue.