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A seed sprouter allows you to grow delicious and nutritious sprouts right in your own home. There are many branded seed sprouters available in the market such as the burpee seed sprouter and Thompson and Morgan seed sprouter. These types of sprouters can be bought from gardening stores or even in online shops. Having an automatic seed sprouter in your home can be very exciting as you will get to see with your very eyes seeds transforming into sprouts.
If you don’t like spending on devices that you can build yourself, consider making your own seed sprouter. Generally speaking a seed sprouter is very easy to make and does not require a lot of tools. In fact almost everything that you will need in making your own seed sprouter can be sourced from your garage or kitchen pantry. The materials that you would need for this type of project are black plastic, Styrofoam cups, marker, clear plastic, cookie sheet, glass pebbles, pencil, roasting pan, fine wire mesh, and potting soil.
First, using a pencil, poke four holes in the bottom of the Styrofoam cups. These cups will be the base of your homemade seed sprouter. Next, label the cups with the names of the seeds that you will be sprouting. Keep in mind though that not all seeds can be used in a seed sprouter. Avoid garden seeds that have been treated with fungicide and also those that have been coated since these are not safe for eating.
Afterwards, using fresh potting soil, fill to within 1 inch of the top the Styrofoam cups. Pour warm water until the holes in the bottom of the cups gets drained out and the soil becomes amply moistened.
Next place two seeds in each Styrofoam cup. Cover the seeds with potting soil. Most seeds should have no more than ¼ inch of soil covering. Exceptions would be large seeds such as peas, squash and beans. Bigger seeds can be covered with ½ to 1 inch of soil.
The next step is to put the cups in a warm spot that gets direct sun exposure. The plastic helps the potting soil absorb heat coming from the sun. A warm soil speeds the sprouting process. Do not forget to bring your homemade seed sprouter inside if the temperature outside reaches 60 degrees Fahrenheit. One way to take care of seeds is to avoid soaking them in water for more than 24 hours since this can cause molds.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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