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Growing Organic Triticale Sprout Seeds
Triticale only requires a 6-8 hour pre soak and without a period of darkness because sprouts are best harvested and enjoyed before chlorophyll has developed.
Using either a seed sprouting jar, sprouting tray, or hemp sprout bag, add about 5-6 tbsp organic Triticale sprout seeds to a container and soak for 6-8 hours. Add soaked seeds to your container of choice.
Jar or bag: Add to a sprouting jar or bag and rinse 2-3x per day.
Tray: Spread onto a thin layer in a sprouting tray. Rinse or add water 2x per day, or follow sprouting tray instructions.
Harvest in 2-3 days or as desired. They can be ready for soups or additional cooking in less than 2 days. Grain sprouts are best used just as the root is starting. Half an inch or less is good. This is before any significant shoot development or chlorophyll (green color) is present. Alternatively, grow as a microgreen to the“grass” stage for juicing.
Benefits ofOrganic Triticale Sprouts
Triticale sprouts contain a well-rounded presence of minerals, proteins, vitamins, fats, and amino acids with a particularly high lysine content. They also contain fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, zine, a B-vitamin complex, and vitamins E and K. All of these nutrients are essential to our bodies’ functioning and processing.
Culinary Tips
Triticale sprouts are most popularly used in salads and sandwiches. Their texture and sweet taste make them very desirable for a variety of foods. Try garnishing soups with these delightful sprouts for a unique flavor and texture that is sure to please. Having them on hand to throw into a wrap or soup is a great way to boost the nutritional content of any meal.
Triticale is a hybrid of Wheat (Triticum) and Rye (Secale). Triticale seeds were developed as a hybrid less than a hundred years ago, bred in an effort to solve world hunger. Triticale is a little sweeter than wheat and can be sprouted, ground into triticale flour, or grown into triticale grass for juicing. Makes a great grain to store as emergency food storage.
Stories From Our Gardeners
“Triticale seems to have the best of both worlds of wheat and rye! Their quick sprouting time and high nutrient content make them perfect for first-timers and those with little time to devote but want to experience the benefits of sprouting.”
