Kitchen Garden Garlic Chive Sprouting Seeds

Chives are a good source of the following nutrients:

• Allicin, which contributes to lower cholesterol & blood pressure
• Beta carotene, for skin & eye health
• Vitamins C & E, which have antioxidant properties
• Dietary fibre, for healthy digestion
• Folic acid, for heart & blood vessel health
• Magnesium, zinc, copper, potassium, phosphorus & calcium

Why should you be sprouting your chives?

• Sprouts can be grown all year round in your own kitchen
• A small amount of seeds gives you a high yield, making sprouting highly affordable
• The sprouting process neutralises phytic acid in the veggies, so the nutrients become easier for your body to absorb
• Sprouting improves the alkalinity of the seeds & boosts vitamin content
• Sprouts are a rich source of fibre, antioxidants & oxygen, for improved cell health

Suitable for sprouting and general consumption.

Recipe for Garlic Chive Mini Potato Pancakes:
Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled & grated
• 4Tbsp sprouted garlic chives
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Olive oil for frying
• Sour cream or plain yoghurt & applesauce for topping

Method:

• Toss the grated potato with the salt & leave to stand for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the excess moisture.
• Beat the eggs; then stir in the potatoes, chives, flour & add pepper to taste. Mix well.
• Heat 2Tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Drop in tablespoon-sized portions of batter & pat each one down lightly.
• Cook until lightly browned on both sides. Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream or yoghurt & applesauce; enjoy!

Directions

Please Note: This product consists of the sprouting seeds only; sprouting jars & stand are not included. You will need a full standard sprouting kit to grow your seeds.

• Add 3-4Tbsp of your dry seeds to a clean sprouting jar; enough to lightly cover the bottom of an upright jar.
• Cover the sprouting jar with the mesh screen & secure it with a rubber band.
• Cover your dry seeds with 2-4cm water & soak for 6-8 hours or overnight.
• Drain & rinse in fresh water, swirling gently while draining to disperse the seeds across the surface of the sprouting jar. Place the jar at an angle on your sprouting stand.
• Keep your sprouting jar in natural light but never in direct sunlight. Rinse your seeds 2-3 times a day in cool water. The water should be rinsed clear.
• Harvest within 2-3 days of the “tails” and/or greenery appearing from the seeds.
• Drain the sprouts well & leave 2-4 hours to dry on your sprouting stand, before transferring to an airtight, covered storage container.
• Enjoy your sprouts in 3-7 days; keep them refrigerated in an airtight container. Start sprouting new seeds every 2- 3 days for a continuous, fresh supply.

Top Tips:

• Never eat sprouts that have started to smell bad.
• Always wash your containers thoroughly between plantings.
• Remove any broken or damaged seeds before you start sprouting.
• Double rinsing is recommended for beans & legumes.
• Never eat sprouted soy beans with brown spots.
• Unsprouted seeds should be stored in an airtight container in a cupboard. The germination life of seeds is generally 2-5 years.