Amber Waves of Grain Sprout Mix
Wheat, Rye, Triticale, Oats, Spelt, Kamut, Quinoa, Sesame, Millet and Amaranth A beautiful, sweet, delicious and, nutritious mix of 11 sprouting Grains and Pseudograins. All of the seeds in Amber Waves come from sources which are certified organic.
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Growing Basics
- Soak6 - 12 hoursThe amount of time your seeds should soak in cool water. Soaking is how we begin the sprouting process in most cases.
- Rinse / Drain2 times per dayHow often your seeds should be watered. Rinsing thoroughly and then draining as much water as possible are key components to growing great sprouts.
- Harvest2 - 3 daysThe time it takes to grow a finished Sprout, or other crop (Micro-Greens, Grass, Greens) from a dry Seed. Note: This "finished" Sprout is our preference. you may grow them for as long as you want! In fact, we suggest that you taste them at every rinse to discover when you like them best.
- Yield1.5 to 1The amount of Sprouts, Grass, Greens or Micro-Greens produced by 1 unit of Seed. For Example 2:1 means that 1 pound of Seed will produce 2 pounds of Sprouts or whatever crop you are growing. You do not have to grow them all at once of course, unless you wish to =:-D
Nutritional Information
Vitamins A, B, C and E
Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, potassium
Amino Acids
Protein: 15%
Flavor
Soak 1/3 to 1 cup of grain in cool water for 6-12 hours.
Drain off soak water. Do not ever soak again.
Rinse thoroughly.
Drain Thoroughly.
Rinse and Drain with cool water every 8-12 hours.
Grain Sprouts don't need light. Keep your Sprouter in a low light location.
Harvest on day 2 or 3, when most of the grains have short roots. Refrigerate your crop.
Yields approximately 1 Cup (1/2 lb.) of Sprouts
Prep 2/3 cup of seed* then transfer (if necessary) into a bowl or into your Sprouter. Add 2-3 times as much cool (60°-70°) water. Mix seeds up to assure even water contact for all. Allow seeds to Soak for 6-12 hours.
Note: Though when sprouted individually some of the seeds in Amber Waves of Grain require less Soak time, they will do fine in the context of this mix when soaked 6-12 hours.
Empty the seeds into your Sprouter (if necessary). Drain off the soak water. You may water plants or use it in stock if you like - it has nutrients in it. Rinse thoroughly with cool (60°-70°) water. Drain thoroughly!
Set your Sprouter anywhere out of direct sunlight and at room temperature (70° is optimal) between Rinses. This is where your sprouts do their growing. We use a counter top - in the corner of our kitchen, but where the sprouter won't get knocked over by cats, dogs, kids or us. We don't mind the indirect sunlight or the 150 watts of incandescent light, because light just does not matter much. A plant can only perform photosynthesis when it has leaves. Until then light has little if any effect. They also happen to like air-circulation, so don't hide your sprouts.
Rinse and Drain again in 8-12 hours. And, perhaps one more... Rinse and Drain in 8-12 hours.
We usually stop here. We like our Grain Sprouts very small.
Depending on your climate and the time of year you are sprouting and most importantly your personal preference - You may Rinse and Drain again at 8-12 hour intervals for several days. However - we prefer to sprout only to the point where most of the seeds have sprouted tiny (1/16 - 1/4 inch) roots. That is typically after just 2 or 3 Rinse and Drain cycles, though it can happen after just one.
As always, we suggest that you taste your crop at EVERY Rinse - including the very first - just after the Soak period. The soaked seeds are already alive and though they may not be their most nutritious they are very close. We're talking seriously nutritious - they are already without enzyme inhibitors (a very good thing indeed) so they'll digest themselves and nourish your cells without requiring anything from your body!
Grow them for as long as you like (as long as you continue to Rinse and Drain every 8-12 hours) and find out for yourself when they are most delicious! If you grow for more than a couple days, you'll have Grass growing as well as roots.
Experiment! Have Fun! It's All Good!
Harvest Your sprouts are done 8-12 hours after your final Rinse. Be sure to Drain them as thoroughly as possible after that final Rinse. The goal during the final 8-12 hours is to minimize the surface moisture of your sprouts - they will store best in your refrigerator if they are dry to the touch.
Refrigerate Transfer the sprout crop to a plastic bag or the sealed container of your choice. We have Produce Storage Bags that will extend shelf life substantially.
Note: Grains do not store well in refrigeration so you should try to grow just what you need. It isn't actually that they store poorly, it is just that grains are cool weather crops, so though they slow down quite a bit, they continue to grow - even in the refrigerator.
* If using Sproutpeople's Single Harvest Pack - use the whole bag. It will produce a crop of approximately 8 ounces.
These seeds yield approximately 1.5:1 - which means the sprouts will weigh one-and-one-half times as much as the seed you start with, so you can theoretically start with 2/3 as much dry seed as your Sprouter's capacity, though we always suggest you leave more room - especially when you are new to a crop.
An awesome combination of grains makes this mix a nutritional extravaganza and a very sweet taste treat. Very easy and quick to grow. A great breakfast cereal - our favorite use - add some fruit and liquid and dig in. Add some dried fruit and make some Live Trail Mix. Make some bread with a handful or three of Amber Waves and you've got truly whole grain bread!
Seed Storage
Amber Waves is best stored in a cool location - at home, we keep ours in a freezer.
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Reviews
Rebecca
I want to commend Sprout People and their suppliers on offering such a high quality and clean product! I have been ordering this product (and others) for years, and always receive the highest quality of seeds. No bugs! So glad that I've found Sprout People. Keep up the great work!
Greg
Really great mix, exciting to eat and wonderful flavor. Very easy to sprout and easier to eat. When compared to just sprouting wheat the variety of grains completely make it worth the extra expense.
Grace
What a great mix - getting the benefits of 10 unique grains, and all in one place to simplify my life! It sprouts quickly and is the start of a delicious breakfast, or any meal. I also add some to smoothies for a nutrient step-up.
Kathryn
I love, love, love this mix! The variety gives it a pleasing taste. I also use it to make rejuvelac. This is one I keep ordering again and again--it's one of my top favorites. Thanks, Sprout People!
Shawna
I give these sprouts to my parrots and rats, and they adore it, even more than they like the bird mixes.
Angela A
It was my first time trying this kind of sprout and .....they are awesome .......thank you !!!!
Kelley
I used this mix for drying the sprouts and grinding in to powder for a shake. Much less expensive than protein powder and no junky fillers or chemicals!
AA in La
Quick to make, lovely chewy texture, slightly sweet taste. Love them with yogurt and fruit or in a vegetable soup.
L.C.
I added Olive Oil to the sprouts and mixed in some curry and black pepper and they were fantastic! The sweet, nutty flavor paired nicely with the hot spicy flavor of the curry. It was a Win-Win for everyone!
Kathryn
When I went all raw for a month, this blend was terrific, sprouted, with bananas and nut milk in the morning. Chewy and filling. Now that I'm not eating all raw, this is still a fantastic alternative for breakfast, and lasts for over a week in the fridge.