I'm into sprouting as an ongoing, forever part of my daily diet and I have both the EZ Sprouter cups and this set of trays. I was put off by some of the low-star review on these trays so didn't order them for a while, but I finally did, and I love them! That said, they REQUIRE some tips that aren't in the directions.
First of all, I agree, they don't drain quite as much as they should without Tip #1 which is:
Tip #1: Water them as directions say. But then, once the water has drained down to fill each tray in turn (which happens in a really great-design way) and the water finally drains into the bottom white water-catcher cup, pour it out. And then take the whole stack of growing trays (whether one or four) and tilt it within the white cup at as much of an angle as you can. The angle is just about halfway between the trays facing the ceiling and the wall). Don't worry, it doesn't topple. The top of the white catcher tray will be supporting the top edge of your bottom growing tray and it's a solid holding position. So what happens inside is that all the excess water in the trays drains down and out into the catcher cup. I mean, this can be close to 1/2 cup of water that would have otherwise been spread throughout the bottoms of the 4 trays. That's a tad too much. But the draining this way? It works great! Once that secondary draining is done, empty out that water and the trays can now sit normally stacked for 12 hours (or 8 if you are watering 3x/day - I just do two).
Tip #2: If you see white fuzz at about Day 2, don't panic and gross out thinking it's mold. It's not! But if you don't know what it is, that's what comes to mind. It's fine white root hairs that the plant is sending out at a stage in its development during growth. We don't see this in mason jars because the stems are all jumbled, but in straight vertical growing stems, you will see them. When you add water, these mini-roots lie flat again, and after 1-2 waterings from their first appearance you don't see them anymore. But I mention this because kneejerk is to be creeped out if not expecting them. I notice them mostly on my radish sprouts and mixes containing radish seeds but they're present in other seed types also. So just expect that and don't mistake what they are.
Tip #3: Once your leafy sprouts (clover, alfalfa, radish, broccoli, etc.) are at 5th day out of initial 8-hour soak, they're getting pretty tall. In fact, a little taller than tray height. Not an issue, but if you don't like their little leafy heads being bent, once fully drained you can put a maturing crop's tray on a plate or something.
Tip #4: I do not personally like the idea of my top tray being open-air because... a fly? Or dust? So you can just lay a piece of cheesecloth or a thin dish towel over the top tray.
Tip #5: I've tried 1 Tbsp. leafy seeds in one tray and that's pretty much max for a single tray. There are 3 teasp. in 1 Tbsp. so I think 2.5 teasp. per tray is just at that perfect point for getting full use but not bordering on crowding.
My yield from the 1 Tbsp. tray crop came to 2.5Cups fully grown sprouts packed into my quart-size measuring cup pretty densely. For comparative reference, that was a mix of alfalfa, clover, broccoli, radish seeds from SproutHouse called "Salad Mix."
You now know pretty much everything I know about these trays. Nice tidy footprint on the counter, vertical growth and fun to watch grow.
ADVANTAGES OF TRAYS over other vessels: To me, it's the fun of watching them grow vertically because you can see the growth better each day. Especially with children, it's just more fun to have it so much more apparent, but even for adults. Also I personally think my leaves are bigger and that they green up better. I also think the stems are stronger.
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BPA Free Plastic
FDA Approved food-grade clarified polypropylene plastic. This BPA-free and phthalate-free plastic is made in the USA.
Alfalfa Seeds Included
Sample bag of Organic Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds included.
Hydrophobic Irrigation
This patent-pending design allows the water to flow throughout each tray and from tray to tray, providing the perfect amount of moisture for sprouting.
Multiple Trays
The sprouter comes with 4 sprouting trays, but you can stack up to 10 trays per base. Multiple trays allow for a larger crop of sprouts or even multiple varieties of sprouts.
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Add Water
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Quality Kitchen Products
Quality construction ensures this product will last for years.
- Made of Recyclable Polypropylene
- Made in the USA
The Kitchen Crop 4-Tray Seed Sprouter Advantage
Grow Fresh Sprouts in 3 to 5 Days
Grow nutritious sprouts from seeds and legumes-year round! - in this BPA-Free sprouting system. No soil required.
- No soil, sun or green thumb needed
- Hydrophobic Drip Irrigation design
- Uses less water
- 4 – 6” diameter stackable sprouting trays
- Moisture control lid and drain basin
- Made in USA
Quick snacking
Eat your sprouts straight from the growing tray as a snack.
Great for Sandwiches
Make tasty sandwiches with flavor-full sprouts.
Enjoy Tasty Green Smoothies
Drink your sprouts in a highly nutritious, green smoothie.
Perfect for Salads
Enhance your salads with your own mix of sprouts.
Product information
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Color | Clear |
| Special Feature | Drainage Hole, Hydrophobic Irrigation System |
| Style | Modern |
| Planter Form | Tray |
| Shape | Round |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Mounting Type | Floor Standing |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | plant |
| Product Dimensions | 6"D x 6"W x 8"H |
| Brand | KITCHEN CROP |
| Capacity | 0.06 Pounds |
| Number of Pieces | 5 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Included Components | Instruction manual |
| Theme | Gardening |
| Finish Type | Unfinished |
| Number of Levels | 4 |
| Item Weight | 200 Grams |
| UPC | 811957010147 634304753913 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00811957010147, 08119570101474 |
| Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Victorio Kitchen Products |
| ASIN | B005FVPP04 |
| Item model number | VKP1014 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #112,907 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #223 in Plant Germination Trays |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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WOW, x4. I used to buy supermarket sprouts (clover or alfalfa), but became concerned with the growing food-borne illness cases rising with sprout contamination. My first exposure to sprouting came with the Easy Sprout Sprouter from the Sprout People. However, even with the small seed guard and following the instructions and various tips for sprouting alfalfa and clover seeds, my seeds took 6-8 days+ plus to reach supermarket sprout size. And I found it difficult to get good drainage so my sprout roots would usually brown. Additionally, separating the sprouts, which were small and randomly growing in a heap, from the hulls was a time of dread. I wanted to highlight this first experience so that I could explain why the Victorio 4-tray seed sprouter is more optimized for growing these small seeds. I stopped sprouting alfalfa and clover and switched to sprouted lentils for a long time. Tail between my legs, I fought investing in yet another sprouter. But, missing my sprouts I took a chance on this item and I am SOOOO glad that I did. So far I have sprouted alfalfa, clover, radish, mung, broccoli, aduki, lentils, and other mixes from The Sprout House--which are awesome mixes if you're a beginner! So how do I do it? Well, I soak my seeds overnight (~7-10hr) and dump them into each of the trays the following morning. Twice each day I take the unit (4-stack and bottom) and fill ~2cups of water on the top unit to allow drainage top to bottom. The system is NOT absolutely perfect for draining, so after a few minutes I walk over and tilt the entire unit on a slight angle. The holes are located only around the edges, which is why I feel this is necessary. Not every hole drains as uniformly but this can be fixed in two ways: 1) you can use something to widen the hole such as a fork prong or as I do 2) take each individual tray and angle it on a paper towel after it's mostly drained. The capillary action will remove the last bit of residual water and keep your sprouts moist but not stagnant. I then assemble the unit back into the 4-tray and rotate the trays at each watering. After 3 days post soaking (!!!<---excitement) I have HUGE, HEALTHY, BEAUTIFUL sprouts. I have posted a photo (before de-hulling) of the mat and the tray with the sprouts :) The alfalfa and clover sprouts grow and form this "mat of convenience" with their little roots. This allows me to fill a large bowl with room temperature water, dump the sprout mat out and gently wriggle it in the water. Because the sprouts are in a mat, I can continually dump the water out and refill 3-4x to remove ALL the hulls. This allows the sprouts to be stored (once drained again) in the fridge with the lid--for UP TO TWO WEEKS (this is the longest I've kept them and they were fresh and delicious). I haven't found de-hulling as easy with the larger beans or legumes, but for alfalfa and clover this is as good as it gets!
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