Wash Microgreen Seeds in Hydrogen Peroxide?

[mike]

Last year, I started growing microgreens using the Mason Jar Method. It worked very well. I really like them on my low carb wraps.

I stopped when I started experiencing digestive issues. I've always been a little leery of the sanitation of the seeds. I did a thorough rinse but the issues persisted.

Do you suppose soaking them in hydrogen peroxide might help? I really like broccoli and mung bean sprouts in my wraps.

[Shawn]

Great question.  I just started growing for Mark.  He loved the radish ones and I am now growing broccoli.  Would love to kmnow the answer as well.

[campingcorgis]

mike, did you always have both the broccoli and the bean sprouts at the same time...or even same day, I suppose?  Did you ever try just one or the other?  Do you ever have "issues" with these in their mature state?

Asking as my DH has issues with broccoli.  It is a favorite of his and we used to have it on a regular basis, until he became sensitive to it.  He has no issues with bean sprouts.  

 I too am hoping that someone might have an answer for you on the Hydrogen Peroxide.  I'm wanting to start some AG microgreens and just happen to have an available AG!  

[darais211]

Mix a half liter of room temperature water with a couple teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide. Soak the seeds in hydrogen peroxide mixture for 5 minutes to kill bacteria commonly found on seed shells. Rinse the seeds thoroughly several times to get rid of any remaining hydrogen peroxide.

[mike]

Thank you. I prefer the broccoli sprouts. I usually make two types, one each in a quart mason jar. That is too much for me. I add seeds and water and rinse twice a day. I roll the seeds out on the glass trying to get them to cling to the glass as evenly spaced as possible. They are ready in less than 6 days or so.