Mung Bean Sprout Growing- Improved Method

[Durgan]

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?MKECB 21 January 2012 Mung Bean Growing Improved Method.

Mung bean sprout growing is often complicated by growing in water, since the necessity for rinsing several times per day becomes onerous. Deciding to improve on this a new method was devised.

The Mung beans were planted in a plastic cup container and grown for four days with perfect results. The container was not touched from the time of planting until harvest. Pictures depict the method. A serendipitous benefit was obtained in that the hulls stayed in the potting container when removing the plants. The soil washed away easily under running water. I will obtain some sand for the next batch, which should be even easier to remove.

[Thomzo]

Why do they need to be rinsed several times a day?

Zoe

[Durgan]

Why do they need to be rinsed several times a day?
Zoe

I suspect to prevent stinking and the formation of mold. All the internet instructions recommend rinsing. I found it to be too much fiddling. I am still experimenting. Today I planted peas, adzuki beans, Mung beans, and some broccoli seeds. All in soil.