This post on Sprouting will be constantly updated as I experiment with various seeds, nuts and legumes. Keep checking back as I am doing research on the benefits, techniques and uses.
To get us started, here is a list of sprouts and their soaking times that I found at Vegetariantimes.com
| FOOD | SOAKING TIME (hours) | SPROUTING TIME (days) |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 8-12 | No Sprouting (if pasteurized) 3 Days (if truly raw) |
| Adzuki Beans | 8-12 | 4 |
| Amaranth | 8 | 1-3 |
| Barley | 6 | 2 |
| Black Beans | 8-12 | 3 |
| Brazil Nuts | 3 | No Sprouting |
| Buckwheat | 6 | 2-3 |
| Cashews | 2-4 | No Sprouting |
| Chickpeas/Garbanzo | 8 | 2-3 |
| Flaxseeds | ½ | No Sprouting |
| Hazelnuts | 8-12 | No Sprouting |
| Kamut | 7 | 2-3 |
| Lentils | 7 | 2-3 |
| Macadamias | 2 | No Sprouting |
| Millet | 5 | 12 hours |
| Mung Beans | 8-12 | 4 |
| Oat Groats | 6 | 2-3 |
| Pecans | 6 | No Sprouting |
| Pistachios | 8 | No Sprouting |
| Pumpkin Seeds | 8 | 3 |
| Radish Seeds | 8-12 | 3-4 |
| Sesame Seeds | 8 | 2-3 |
| Sunflower Seeds | 8 | 12-24 hours |
| Quinoa | 4 | 2-3 |
| Walnuts | 4 | No Sprouting |
| Wheat Berries | 7 | 3-4 |
| Wild Rice | 9 | 3-5 |
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