We encourage you to buy organic, know where your seeds come from and where possible, buy local.  The seeds we supply in our kits are from two suppliers and while they aren’t the only seed suppliers around, these are the ones we know and love.  Do you need more seeds?  Check them out in the links below.

• NSW www.sydneysprouts.com.au
• QLD www.seedmart.com.au

Books

• Homegrown Sprouts – by Rita Galchus
  Not too heavy and not too light – we consider this book just right for anyone new to sprouting.
• The Sprout Book – by Doug Evans
  It has all the basics plus covers nutritional content – this book is a winner!

Instagram

• @sproutaustralia
  The team at Upcycled Glassware love sprouting so much we started our own instagram account to give inspiration and a little education on sprouting
• @thesproutbook
  Doug Evans offers so much sprouting goodness on this instagram account.  There’s nutrition, how to’s and we love how Doug shares inspirational posts from the sprouting community.

Jumbo Tumbler – Dishwasher safe

Sprouter Top & Grid – Handwash only using a course scrubber pad and your standard dishwashing liquid.  Towel or drip dry.

The Sprouter top & grid are made from plant based products.  The easiest way to think of these is to ask yourself “would I put my plant or vegetables in the dishwasher?” Hoping everyone’s answer here was NO!  Ok, well that means DO NOT put the Sprouter top & grid in the dishwasher either.

If you forget and do send the Sprouter top & grid through the dishwasher cycle, just email us or DM our insta account @upcycled.glassware and we’ll help get you back onto your sprouting adventures.

This is one of the great things about Sprouters, you DON’T need light for your sprouts to grow.  Just about anywhere in your home will be fine, although we do suggest placing the Sprouter on a waterproof surface, just in case.

The ideal temperature for sprouting is between 20-28°C, but maybe your home fluctuates in temperature.  Here are a few things to think about.  If your home or the place ýou’re sprouting is…..

• Too cold – the seeds may take a long time to sprout, maybe even not sprouting at all.  Remember, each seed variation responds to sprouting in different ways throughout the year
  Tip:  We find Adzuki beans slow to grow (5-8 days) in the cooler months but come Summer these beans sprout much quicker (3-6 days). 
• Too hot – during the rinsing & draining cycles the seeds need to stay moist but not wet.  That’s why there is a draining grid at the bottom of the Sprouter to allow excess water to drain away.  Smaller seeds may need a little more water than larger seeds.
  Tip:  In the warmer months try rinsing and draining 3-4 times per day if your seeds are drying out quickly.