Mung beans take 10+ days to sprout
I am trying to make mung bean sprouts at home, as they are rare to find in a store where I live. After I soak them for 12 hours I place them in a spin dryer basket whose mesh is fine enough to hold them, so they have drainage, and place it in a quite larger bowl, in the kitchen, away from direct sunlight. The beans do sprout, but the process is so slow that by the time (10 days) I can see some leaves peeking out the seeds have developed brownish stains here and there. I rinse them two to four times a day. Where am I wrong?
Best Answer
Most seeds need warmth to sprout. When I'm starting beans at home (to grow, not to eat directly), I either use a 'seed mat' (electrical heating pad), or a lamp set realy close to the soil. In both cases, I keep the seeds in a clear-topped container, so that they don't dry out -- the moisture gets trapped in and makes a mini-greenhouse.
You can likely rig up a similar system using household items:
- Place a couple of damp paper towels in the bottom of a baking dish (9"x13" if you have it)
- Spread the seeds on top of the towels
- Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap (aka cling film)
- Set it in a sunny window
- Wait
After a day in the sun, you should see moisture forming on the inside of the plastic wrap. Tap it a few times to get the water to drop back onto the sheet (and let the sun through better).
If you have a heating pad, you can try that, too, but you don't want to leave it on all day, as you need a 'day' and 'night' time for most plants to sprout. (and I don't know how hot they get ... they might get too warm.)
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How long do mung beans take to sprout?
Growing your own mung bean sprouts at home is a quick and easy process involving soaking the beans, and leaving them to sprout in a dark area. Sprouting can take as little as one to two days, reaching an edible size in about three to four days.Do mung beans germinate quickly?
Mung beans typically germinate within four to five days; however, the actual rate of germination varies according to the amount of moisture introduced during the germination stage. Watering the bean seeds every four to five hours results in faster germination.How many days does it take for the sprouts to appear?
Two to three times per day you will want to pour water through screen, swirl, drain well, and place back in your bowl. Every day your sprouts will grow a bit more until they have filled your entire quart jar and started to turn green. This can take anywhere from 3-5 days. What is this?How to Sprout Moong (Mung) Beans At Home | Easy Kitchen Tips and Recipes By Shilpi
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