All varieties/colors of lentils can be sprouted, as long as the lentil is whole, not split. The first time I tried sprouting lentils, I mistakenly bought split lentils, and hard as I tried to sprout them, they barely developed any sprout.
The lentil seeds takes around 1-2 days to germinate and 2-6 days for roots/leaves to appear. Can I just grow a lentil seed with water and without any soil? Yes, you can. You can grow lentils to eat as sprouts, like growing mung beans.
How do you grow lentils?
This article has been viewed 115,676 times. To grow lentils, sow the seeds in your garden in early spring when the ground temperature is about 40 °F. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil and plant the seeds at least 1 inch deep. Plant the seeds in rows, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
You simply need to soak your desired quantity of lentils in water overnight. The next morning, drain and rinse them and leave them in a jar to sprout. You can use regular supermarket lentils or if you’re worried about how they are produced, you can seek out organic lentils.
Fully grown lentils can stand over 2.5 feet (76 cm) tall. If they droop, then their flowers and seed pods can break off or touch the ground. Add a low trellis to support them and wind the plants through the gaps. Or, secure them to bamboo supports with cotton string.
Lentils grow on a bushy plant with small, oval-shaped leaves, and tiny flowers. The lentils are found inside small pods, which appear after the flowers have closed up. There are usually two lentils inside each pod, and they are ready to harvest when the pod turns brown and dry.
Lentils offer high nutrition through B vitamins, minerals, and protein. Lentils are easy to grow and very hardy. Plants grow on branched vines averaging 12 to 24 inches tall. This slender, semi-erect plant can be grown with a single stem or free to grow in a branched bush.
What do lentil sprouts taste like?
Whether they are red lentils, green, brown or french lentils, they can all be used similarly. The flavor and texture may vary a little between lentil types, so experiment and see what you like! In their raw form, lentil sprouts have a light crunchy texture and earthy flavor.
Are home sprouted lentils cheaper than grocery stores?
Cheaper than buying sprouts at the supermarket, home sprouted lentils are versatile and packed with flavour and nutrition! Roll out your shag carpets, it’s sprouting time! Over the last few months I’ve totally gotten into “hippie” things like fermenting and sprouting.