Sprouting seeds - barley is yet another position in our offer that allows you to grow young plants' shoots at home. Barley sprouts are an extremely rich source of vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also enrich your diet in fibre. Great advantages of regular sprout consumption show in the support of your body in combat with skin problems, diabetes, anaemia and cardiovascular diseases. Barley sprouts additionally improve functioning of the nervous system, improve focus and your brain's efficiency. They also stabilize the acid-base balance of the body and detoxify it. All sprout types can be used in cancer prophylaxis.

Growing sprouts is easy. At first you need to rinse and soak the seeds. Soaking time depends on the size of the seeds - barley needs circa 4 - 6 hours. Rinse the seeds again and put into a sprouter or large jar. The culture should be located on a warm site that is, however, not directly exposed to sunlight. Rinse the sprouting seeds twice a day in order to maintain proper humidity and prevent mould from developing. Crunchy, juicy barley shoots are ready to eat after 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition experts have been telling us about the advantages of sprout consumption for a long time. Sprouts are a natural source of vitamins, minerals and health-enhancing substances. Seeds contains the reserve food that plant uses at the beginning of its life. Sprouts belong to so-called Super-Foods and are often used as dish ingredient or a light snack. They are widely popular and the broad flavour palette allows you to find one that suits your taste best.

Each package contains 20 g of Barley Sprouting Seeds. Basic information about the plant, growing instructions and the sow-by date can be found at the rear side of the package.

• Use: direct, raw consumption
• Harvest time: 3 - 4 days after the sow
• Site: indoors - warm, not directly exposed to sunlight
• Weight: 20 g