Given proper moisture a seed will germinate.

You are probably thinking: If I use less water to Rinse I'll have an easier time Draining. Logical. As we've said so many times on these pages; we've grown a whole lot of sprouts, and we've tried just about everything over the years - including Rinse/Drain variations. We'd love to pay less every month on our water bill. We'd love to cut our production time in half by having less water to Drain. We think: Why bother putting all that water in if we're just going to take it out?

Well: We've tried - too many times. Too many of our employees have tried - too many times. We know it may not make sense, but it is true - Rinsing thoroughly grows better sprouts! BUT - when you Rinse thoroughly you MUST Drain just as thoroughly.

So, spin, shake, bounce and twirl your sprouter - just get as much water out as you can after every thorough Rinse.**

The Basic Truths of Sprouting:

• Rinsing: Water is the key ingredient in sprouts. Use it liberally.
  
• Draining: It is essential that sprouts be drained thoroughly after rinsing. Sitting in a puddle is the most common cause of crop failure.
  
• Air Circulation: If your sprouts can’t breathe while growing - they can die. Don’t put them in a closed cabinet.
  
• Cleanliness: The sprouting device should be sterile. wash well between crops. Dilute bleach is good for this.
  
• Storage: Properly stored, fresh sprouts will keep for up to 6 weeks in your refrigerator but fresher is better. Never refrigerate wet sprouts.
• Eat More Sprouts! Grow More Often!

* The instructions given for the seed you are sprouting and for the sprouting device you are using will specify any variations necessary.

** Don't take our word for anything. Try everything yourself and learn what works best!