Sprouting? Help...

[newchickenmom33]

So I tried sprouting several weeks ago and was successful the first time but then the next couple times I noticed mold. What was I doing wrong? I’ve seen some suggest using a small amount of bleach when you soak the first night. Is that safe for the chickens to consume? I was rinsing every 6-8 hours... and keeping the pans in the laundry room. I want to try again because it increasing the feed but I don’t want to feed them mold.

Help!!! TIA!

 

[mixedbreeds]

I’m sure there are others that have figured it out but I have had no luck sprouting in the summer it always molds on me. I do it in the house and sprout all winter with no mold it’s great then and it makes the feed bill go down and the eggs delicious.

 

[lazy gardener]

I don't bother during non snow months. I have too many other projects going, and there are plenty of greens growing that don't need the labor involved in sprouting. Save your sprouting energy for when there are not fresh greens in abundance underfoot.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Think your issue is weather ... Try sprouting in house.

 

[glib]

suggest that as the temperature increases only very vigorous sprouts be used. something like rye or mung beans germinate overnight. fenugreek is another one but expensive. I do stop sprouting when the weather warms up precisely due to mold.

 

[proudmommie31]

I have had the best luck with lentils. They don’t grow mold like the other seeds I’ve tried. Even in the heat. I sprout a cup or so at a time. Soak overnight and rinse twice a day. They do beautifully. Maybe try those? I’ve never needed to use bleach or anything like that.

 

[proudmommie31]

Yep, I just grab mine at Walmart and make sure the bag doesn't say split lentils (which i've actually never seen lol). Usually I just grab whichever brand is cheapest, they have been the simplest thing I've ever tried to sprout.

 

[snow5164]

Make sure you’re really seeing mould , I just watched a video that showed the fuzzy white roots growing from the alfalfa sprouts... if it’s all over the tray then it’s roots ...

 

[ChickNanny13]

Where are you located? I'm thinking heat/humidity may probably be the issue during the Summer. Think most sprout fodder during the Winter months to supplement.

 

[newchickenmom33]

Think your issue is weather ... Try sprouting in house.

what does that mean? Lol... I was sprouting in the house. . Some places suggest bleach in the first soak. Have you heard or tried that?