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Growing Organic Buckwheat Whole Sprout Seeds

Using a seed sprouting jar, sprouting tray, or hemp sprout bag, add about a quarter of a cup of organic Buckwheat Whole sprout seeds to a container and allow seeds an initial soaking in water for 8-12 hours (overnight). After the initial soak add to a sprouting jar or bag and rinse the Buckwheat 2x per day followed by an immediate drain. Do not allow the water to sit on the sprouts. Rinse seeds 2x per day for 3-5 days. This will keep the Buckwheat sprouts fresh, tender, and hydrated without oversaturating them. Keep them away from direct light. A countertop away from a window would be perfect. Begin harvest when they are about ½ to 1 inch long, usually 3-5 days.

If using the tray method, spread onto thin layer in a sprouting tray. Rinse or add water 2x per day, or follow sprouting tray instructions. Harvest in 3-5 days or as desired

Benefits of Organic Buckwheat Whole Sprouts

Buckwheat sprouting seeds grow a fiber-rich sprout with Vitamins A, B, C, and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, and protein. Buckwheat Whole Sprouts also contain enzymes that help us to digest our food better. The fiber they contain is soluble fiber which is crucial in maintaining a healthy gut. They also contain plentiful antioxidants that have been linked to cancer prevention. Sprouting buckwheat before eating it can actually increase the amount of essential amino acids that become available to our body to intake from them.

Please note that some have expressed concerns about eating large quantities of buckwheat greens. Cases of severe allergic reactions to buckwheat and buckwheat-containing products have been reported. Buckwheat contains fluorescent phototoxic fagopyrins, which can cause fagopyrism in people with diets based on high consumption of buckwheat sprouts, flowers, or fagopyrin-rich buckwheat extracts.

Culinary Tips

Due to their mild and nutty flavor, buckwheat sprouts are frequently used as a garnish or topping on a wide variety of dishes. Try them with soups, salads, and sandwiches for an added crunch and nutrition boost. Add them into smoothies to turn a delicious drink into a multivitamin!

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Buckwheat can be a great substitute for those who need to be gluten-free but are wanting something similar to wheat berries. The sprouts have similar nutritional content and uses but without gluten!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

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Seeds per Package:

• 4 oz - Approximately 4,400 Seeds
• 16 oz - Approximately 17,600 Seeds
• 2 lb - Approximately 35,200 Seeds
• 4 lb - Approximately 70,400 Seeds
• 25 lb - Approximately 440,000 Seeds

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