Alfalfa Microgreen Seeds
- Non-GMO
- Germination rate> 85%
- Germination: 2-3 days
- Harvest: 10-12 days (Microgreen)
- Requirement: Partial shade
Directions to grow as sprouts:
1. Soak seeds overnight in a mason jar or colander.
2. Drain water, let seeds dry and keep in a dark place.
3. Rinse two to three times daily.
4. Sprouts are ready for harvest on Day 5.
Alfalfa sprouts are the immature shoots of the alfalfa plant. The plant itself isn't used for culinary purposes because the mature leaves are bitter. One 3.5-ounce serving of alfalfa sprouts contains 38 percent of the vitamin K your body needs daily to help you lessen your risk of osteoporosis. In addition, alfalfa sprouts contain 9 percent each of your daily recommended intake of copper, folate and manganese.
People with a compromised immune system, such as pregnant women and the elderly, should not eat raw sprouts at all.