How to Grow Sprouts With a Cheesecloth Lid

Sprouts aren't just for planting in seed flats. You can sprout seeds at home and sprinkle them onto salads, into soups or add them to sandwiches. According to Re-Nest, sprouts contain healthful enzymes that help your body work more efficiently. They also impart a variety of vitamins and nutrients to your system. Try growing them at home with cheesecloth.

Pint glass jar
Alfalfa, rye or chia seeds
Cool distilled water
Scissors
Large rubber band

Instructions

- 1
  Scoop 2 tablespoons of a fast-sprouting seed into the bottom of your glass pint jar. Alfalfa, rye, chia and wheatgrass berries are all quick-growing choices. They're also loaded with enzymes and nutrients.
- 2
  Cover the seeds with about 2 inches of cool, distilled water. Distilled water won't foster mold growth the way regular tap water will. Distilled water also won't contaminate your sprouts with water softeners or water treatment minerals.
- 3
  Cut three squares of cheesecloth about 1 inch wider than the mouth of your jar. Layer them on top of each other and place them on the mouth of your jar. Secure them tightly with a rubber band.
- 4
  Place your jar in a sunny, warm spot, such as a window. Let the seeds soak overnight.
- 5
  Tip the jar upside-down and let the water drain through the cheesecloth. The cloth will catch the seeds while allowing the water to escape. Add new water, again, through the cheesecloth.
- 6
  Rinse your seeds and replace the water each day until you see sprouts begin to appear. When the sprouts are about ½ inch long and slightly green, they're ready to eat. Drain them, dry them and store them in the fridge.

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