1. Soaking
Due to the unique irrigation system developed for the original BioSnacky sprouter, seeds do not require soaking prior to sowing.
2. Rinsing
Rinse lid, seed trays, syphons, water tray and desired seeds thoroughly under cold running water. Place the required amount of seeds on each seed tray with a tablespoon – Do not exceed the recommended amounts or the growth of you seeds will be affected. When stacking seed trays containing seeds, ensure that the red syphons are not directly on top of each other but are staggered. Pour sufficient water into the uppermost seed tray in order to submerge the siphon cap (at least ½ litre). You must put sufficient water into the Sprouter otherwise there will not be enough water pressure. As a result of the way the BioSnacky Original Sprouter has been designed, each seed tray will automatically be watered one after the other. Any surplus water will be collected in the water tray. Empty the water tray as soon as the water has drained through the Sprouter. This surplus water is ideal for use on indoor plants.
3. Placement
Place your closed Original Sprouter in a well lit spot, not in direct sunlight at room temperature (18-22°C).
4. Growing
All surplus water must drain through the Sprouter and be disposed of, otherwise you risk suffocating the seeds in stagnant water. A small amount of water (1-2 tablespoons) will automatically remain in each seed tray. This provides the seeds with the ideal amount of water to germinate and grow.
5. Harvesting
Your live shoots and sprouts are ready for harvesting within 2-5 days; herbage plants – like Alfalfa – will be ready in 6-8 days.
After harvesting, clean your Mini Sprouter thoroughly with a mixture of water and vinegar and allow to dry naturally. The seed trays, water tray and lid are dishwasher safe – top shelf only (up to 85°C). (Not the syphons)
