Question 1

how do you rinse the seeds without spreading them around too much -- in order to get them to grow up straight and pretty, like microgreens in a medium

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I use this sprouter for flax and sunflower seed for the chickens.  Twice a day I spray with cold water and severely stir them up - if you don't they mold badly.  I feed on the second day - if longer the roots penitrate the screen making removal very difficult. (and a mess to clean up with a stiff brush)
I can't immagine using this for microgreens. My micros are planted in compost - about 1/2 to 1 inch deep - seed spread thickly - when they reach the desired height I use a sissor to cut them just above the root so no compost comes with the leaves . I do lettuce (butter crunch), beet, chard. Then toss the "mat" into the compost to be reused.

Question 2

Don't they need to breathe like is their any space needed for the seeds to breath.  I guess i am just used to the jars?

Accepted Answer

There is plenty of room to breathe. I have been sprouting for years and this is one of nicest sets I have used. I actually bought 2 of these so I could grow four different types of sprouts at a time. From the smallest seed to the bigger ones this function very well.

Question 3

is the stand stainless?

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Yes, it is stainless steel.  I did a lot of research before I purchased this Sprouting Kit and I have been very happy with it.  The sprouts grow like the ones you buy at the grocery store, not jumbled like the ones in jars or tubes. The lid is great and the base can be used for the initial soaking.

Question 4

will a grow light work?  we don't have a lot of natural sunlight

Accepted Answer

I don’t use any light ,I just out in to my kitchen countertop not much light but doing well.You can use light you’ll get much better results.

Brand	SOLIGT
Model Number	SOLIGT57A
Color	Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions	21.59 x 21.59 x 15.75 cm; 453.59 g
Material	Alloy Steel
Special Features	Drainage Hole, Rust Resistant, Breathable
Item Weight	454 g

SOLIGT Stackable Stainless Steel Seed Sprouting Kit, Sprout Maker, Microgreens Growing Kit, 2-Tier Mesh Sprouting Trays, 1 Base and 1 Cover Lid

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