After learning how to grow sprouts last week I decided to try a new seed.
This time around it was the handsome Mung Bean. We use bean sprouts occasionally when we make stir fry dinners. I adore the crunchy texture and it is a great way to sneak a little protein into the meal as well.
To get started you’ll need to disinfect the seeds by placing them in a mixture of 2% bleach solution {1 cup water to 1tsp. bleach} for 15 minutes. Rinse the seeds thoroughly and place in a quart jar.
Cover the seeds with water {about 3 times the depth of the seed}. Place a bit of cheesecloth or muslin over the top of the jar to keep out critters.
In about 3 days your mung bean sprouts will look like this.
In about 5 days the sprouts will look like this.
Have YOU ever grown Mung Bean Sprouts?
How about wheat grass? I’m thinking about growing it next. Maybe to add into smoothies or something. What do you think?
*I grew Sprouts {Mung Bean} seeds from Botanical Interests. You can find them HERE.
Victorio Round Three-Tray Kitchen Seed Sprouter
Helen in Meridian says
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Jennifer Jo says
Have you tried sprouting wheat? I got my sprouter thingy out and ready to go, but now I forget how. It’s been too long…
Mavis says
I have not tried to sprout wheat. If I did what would I use it for?
Jennifer Jo says
I dunno. Bread? Sandwiches? Salads? I suppose anything that you’d use the other sprouts for. But then, I really don’t know.
Amber @ Tales of Domestica says
Ooh, I would love to try this. Can you use the beans from the Winco bulk section or do you have to use special beans?
Mavis says
Good question. I wish I knew the answer. Sorry.
$35 a Week Project says
I love this idea! Where do you find fresh mung beans? I’ve only ever seen dried.
Mavis says
The produce section at the grocery store. I usually see them near the snap peas.
Yvette says
I know this is an older post, but I absolutely love the idea and was just wondering…. if you plant these seeds in soil, will you be able to produce an ongoing supply of “new” seeds, or do should you purchase a boatload of seed packets, so you have a ready supply on hand for every time you want to grow some for immediate use? Have you ever tried to grow them? My son absolutely loves them, but can easily eat a pound in a sitting :0
Mavis says
I have never tried to grow them in soil. Might be a fun experiment though.
Yvette says
Thanks! I guess I can just try, and find out! Would be a fun experiment.
Rosaleen says
I’ve grown mung bean sprouts for my stir fry dinners, but hate the green seed coat. Is there an easy way to wash these off? It takes too much time to pick them out of the growing sprouts.
MARY says
Thank you for being the first post to mention sanitizing the seeds.