West Coast Seeds - Green Lentils Organic Sprouting Seeds

Green Lentils Organic Sprouting Seeds produce crisp, tender sprouts with a mild, earthy flavour and satisfying texture. Easy to grow indoors without soil, sprouted lentils are a versatile addition to salads, sandwiches, wraps, grain bowls, soups, and other savoury dishes. Their straightforward sprouting process makes them a great choice for anyone looking to grow fresh food indoors throughout the year.

Why you’ll love it:

• Mild, earthy flavour with a crisp, tender texture
• Excellent for salads, sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and soups
• Easy to grow indoors without soil
• Suitable for year-round sprouting
• Great choice for beginner sprout growers
• Certified organic sprouting seed

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Lens culinaris
• Crop Type: Sprouting seeds
• Growing Method: Suitable for sprouting jars and other dedicated sprouting systems
• Light Requirements: Sprout away from intense direct sunlight
• Water Requirements: Rinse regularly with clean water and drain thoroughly after each rinse
• Growing Location: Suitable for year-round indoor sprouting

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Certified organic seed intended for edible sprouting
• Variety: Green lentils
• Special Characteristics: Produces crisp, tender sprouts with a mild, earthy lentil flavour
• Soil Required: No

How to Grow Sprouts:

• Place the desired amount of green lentils in a clean sprouting jar, leaving plenty of room for the sprouts to expand.
• Cover the seeds generously with clean water and soak for approximately 8–12 hours.
• Drain the soaking water completely, then rinse the lentils thoroughly with fresh water.
• Continue rinsing the developing sprouts 2–3 times per day, draining thoroughly after every rinse.
• Keep the sprouting container at room temperature and away from intense direct sunlight while the sprouts develop.
• Harvest once the sprouts have reached your preferred size, then give them a final thorough rinse and drain well.
• Refrigerate harvested sprouts promptly and enjoy them while fresh.

Suggested Uses:
Enjoy freshly grown lentil sprouts in salads, sandwiches, wraps, grain bowls, and other fresh dishes, or add them to soups and cooked dishes. Their mild, earthy flavour pairs particularly well with vegetables, grains, herbs, vinaigrettes, and savoury dressings.

Seed packet includes sprouting instructions. Sprouting times may vary based on temperature, moisture, and growing conditions. Always use clean equipment and follow proper food-safety practices when growing and storing edible sprouts.