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Preparation Time: 10 minutes (everyday) Duration to Harvest: 6 - 7 days Ingredients: 1/2 Tbsp of Red Clover Seeds (organic) 1/2 Tbsp of Broccoli Beans (organic) Water Steps (Day 1): In a container (glass bottle or plastic box that can places food), put in both seeds. Add in water (never use boiled water because the seeds need oxygen from the water) to fill the container into half-full. Leave the container in a dark place & away from light (make sure it is not covered) for 8 hours or over night & allows germination process. Mix both red clover & broccoli seeds makes the sprouting easier (broccoli seeds need more care than red clover). How much of seeds depend on the size of the container. For this glass bottle, I fill it with a layer of seeds covering the bottom. Remember not to put in dead water (boiled water). More than half will do. Leave it for 8 hours. Steps (Day 1 - after 8 hours): The water turns yellowish & you can see the dirt. Also, the seeds become a bit bigger than before (the seeds absorb water & prepare for sprouting). Pour out the dirty water & drain the seeds (you can cover the lid with a cloth that has very tidy holes to avoid you accidentally pour the seeds out). Pour in water & shake the bottle (like washing the seeds), then drain the seeds. Wash the seeds & drain them again. Leave it uncovered in a dark place overnight. You can place the cover on the lid, without closing it to prevent unwanted dirt. Must wash & drain twice to discard the dirt. You can shake the bottle to distribute them evenly. Seeds become bigger after germination process. Steps (Day 2 - day & night): Some seeds start sprouting in the container. Wash & drain the sprouts twice in the morning. Leave it uncovered in a dark place. At night, wash & drain the sprouts twice. Leave it uncovered in a dark place overnight. Broccoli seeds may sprout slower than red clover seeds. You need to be careful when you drain the seeds. The seeds will become too wet if you did not drain them well. Steps (Day 3 - day & night): You may see some fury stuff with the seeds (it is the broccoli sprout). Also, some uneasy smell from the sprouts (broccoli sprouts have a stronger one). Repeat the steps you have done in day 2 - wash & drain. The sprouts grow bigger in day 3. And sometimes squeeze together for more space. Normally the bottom ones will get wet a bit. Whereas the top ones are dry. Steps (Day 4 - day & night): Repeat the steps in day 3 for day & night. Almost ready to. You can transfer the sprouts to another container to discard the hulls as well. Still growing. Steps (Day 5): Wash & drain the sprouts twice. Now, you can transfer the sprouts into another container. Leave them in a place that has light source (but not directly sun-light). The sprouts can be consumed within day 5 & day 7 (depends on your preference). Again, make sure they are well-drained. It is difficult to separate the hulls. You can enjoy your healthy sprouts anytime you want. Red clover sprout (on right) has a simple leaves.It is good in lowering cholesterol, improving urine production & blood circulation (reducing the possibility of blood clots & arterial plaques) & limiting the development of benign prostate hyperplasia. Also, it is used for hot flashes/ flushes, PMS, breast enhancement & breast health, & help to prevent osteoporosis. However, it has side effect also (http://menopause-herbs.femhealth.net/red-clover-benefits-side-effects.htm). Broccoli sprout (on left) has leaves like apple shape. It contains cancer-protective compounds (sulforaphane). Three-day-old of broccoli sprouts contain 10-100 times higher levels of glucoraphanin (the glucosinolate of sulforaphane) than the mature plants. Also, it contains Vitamins A, C & E, calcium & fiber, among a long list of nutrients. I found that it is much more easier to sprout on some flat surface, especially on transparent container. The sprouts spread evenly and grow tiny (you can see the roots also). And, it is easy to drain by using a fine sieve. Tips: In order not to waste too many water, you may use the 'dirty water' to water other plants. You can start another sprouting in day 3 or 4; depends on your demand. You can get some organic seeds from some Internet stores if it is difficult to find in your place.
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If I could only grow one herb in my herb garden (which would be sad, I have to say), I would choose chives. I think I may have inherited my enthusiam for them from my mom. Here are a few reasons why I love them and why you should have them in your herb garden, too. 1. Chives are really, really easy to grow. Whether you plant chives by seed or transplant, you won't have much difficulty. Chives sprout easily from seed. Like most plants, chives prefer to grow in rich, moist but well-drained soil, but they're tolerant to other conditions. I can attest to this. My chives have grown, even flourished in my garden boxes when other crops haven't. They've gotten buried in late-spring snowstorms and baked in the summer heat and still produced wonderfully. 2. They are perennial. Unlike many herbs, chives come back year after year. They're very resilient. My chives usually start coming back to life in March. I've walked to my garden, over my soggy, snow-spotted lawn in early spring to snip chives from my otherwise frozen garden. 3. They're easy to harvest and use. Just snip as many as you need out of your garden, rinse, and cut them into tiny pieces before adding them to food. It's recommended to harvest them before they flower, but I've used them after they've flowered. One other great thing about harvesting chives -- they grow back quickly. 4. They are versatile. I use chives in recipes all the time. They give food a nice, mild onion and garlic flavor. I love using them in a variety of foods -- eggs, salads, dressings, salsa, any potato dish, pasta dishes, and lots of other things. If I have a recipe that calls for green onions/scallions, I'll use chives instead if I have them on hand. 4. They preserve really well. Last fall, I wrote a post about preserving herbs and I mentioned that you can freeze chives. Simply cut up the chives into little pieces, spread them in a single layer on a plate, and freeze. Once frozen, store them in an airtight container or zipper bag. No need to thaw them when you want to use them. When I wrote the post, I hadn't used frozen chives before. I harvested all of my chives in the late fall and froze them. We used them all winter long and they tasted great and worked as well as fresh ones. My mom was so excited to learn this tip and she plans on freezing some of her chives all summer to build a stockpile for the colder months. 5. They're pretty. They add a nice splash of color to my garden. Plus, they attract bees and I'm all for helping those little bees out. 6. They're good for you. Since they're part of the allium family of plants, they have certain anticancer, antibacterial, antiviral, and anticlotting properties. However, since they are milder and contain less sulfur compounds, they're not quite as beneficial as their cousins, garlic and onion. Still, chives have high levels of Vitamin C and A, plus essential minerals such as potassium, calcium, and folic acid. They're also said to be mildly antibiotic and can aid digestion when they're sprinkled on food. 7. They're a great herb for the frugal garden. The plant is inexpensive and will pay for itself since it comes back year after year. The savings is even better if you grow them from seed. I like replacing green onions with chives not only because it saves me the $1-2 dollars for a bundle of green onions, but because I waste less using them. I'll usually only use part of the package of green onions before they wilt and get kind of slimy. With chives in my garden, I get as many as I need as I need them. 8. Grow them anywhere. In your garden, in a pot on your patio, or in a small container in your kitchen. Anyone can grow these and enjoy all the benefits. Who would have thought a little plant could do so much?
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