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Growing Broccoli Sprouts and Broccoli Microgreens

A step-by-step guide to Growing Broccoli Sprouts and Broccoli Microgreens in the comfort of your kitchen. Learn how to sprout broccoli seeds,  learn how to grow broccoli microgreens from one type of seed. 
Course Salads
Cuisine International
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Additional Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 2 minutes
Servings 2 Cups
Calories 2kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare your seeds. How to buy and where to buy them are mentioned in the article above. 
  • First, soak your broccoli seeds in water for a few hours. I usually soak them the night before and leave them soaked till the following day. Rinse the seeds thoroughly with cool water to remove any debris or dust. Place the seeds in a jar or container. Fill the jar with cool water to cover the seeds completely. Let it sit overnight.
  • After soaking, drain the water from the jar or container using a fine mesh strainer. Place 2 tablespoons of broccoli seeds into a mason jar and cover the jar top with mesh, as seen in the video. Close the jar, rinse the seeds thoroughly with cool water, and drain again. Place the jar upside down into a small bowl in a cool, dark place and let the seeds sprout for 3-5 days. Always rinse the sprouts and drain the seeds. Repeat this process with broccoli sprouts every day, the best twice a day. 
  • Repeat the process until all the fresh sprouts have grown and you are ready to enjoy them. 
  • At the same time as I prepare to sprout in a mason jar, I use half of the seeds to grow microgreens. Onto a plate of a small container, place two layers of paper towel. Add two tablespoons of broccoli seeds, and spread them in a single layer. Spray those with water making sure it is wet. On top of the seeds, place two sheets of paper towel again and spray that to be moist. This allows the seeds to grow ideally in their warm world and fasten the sprouting time. Keep spraying the paper 2 to 3 times a day making sure it is always moist. 
  • After about 2 days, the tiny sprouts start to grow. At this stage, you can take the top layer of the paper towel and keep only the base. Keep spraying and growing your microgreens for another 4 to 5 days. 
  • Once your microgreens have open leaves, it is time to enjoy them. You can cut the tops with scissors whenever needed and keep the rest growing. 

Video

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Notes

  • Soaking - By soaking your broccoli sprouts seeds before sprouting, you can help ensure the seeds germinate properly and produce healthy, vibrant sprouts. 
  • Rinse - Be sure to rinse and drain the seeds regularly during growing to prevent mold or bacterial growth.

    • Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 2kcal