Chickpeas | 100+ seeds | Organic Non-GMO | For Sprouts and Microgreens

Please find for sale 45g+ (100+ seeds) of organic non-GMO Chickpeas for sprouting and microgreens. Can be easily grown all year round indoors as a sprout or micro green. Chickpeas are high in protein and nutrients but relatively low in calories and fat.

GROWING DIFFICULTY RATING: EASY (Sprouts), VERY EASY (Microgreens)

ALL ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 3PM WILL BE DISPATCHED SAME DAY

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Germination Guide (Microgreens)

Prepare a container with drainage holes  - eg supermarket grape/fruit punnets
Line the bottom of the container with a layer or two or (bleach-free) kitchen roll or similar
Soak seeds in a glass of water for a few hours
Soak the kitchen roll in the container with water and pour off any excess
Scatter the seeds over the kitchen roll and gently press them down to get a good contact
Cover the seeds and the kitchen roll with a with a layer of wet newspaper
Place the container on a sunny draught-free window sill
Water once per day on top of the newspaper
After 2-4 days the sprouts will begin pushing up the newspaper - remove the newspaper
Harvest with scissors when sprouts are 4-8cms

Growing Guide (Sprouts)
Soak seeds in water for approx 12 hours
Drain in a sieve and rinse with cold water
Transfer seeds to a sprouting vessel - these can be purchased, but can easily be made from recycled glass or plastic jars with lids or gauze
If using lids on the jars needs, the lid needs to have lots of small holes to allow water to drain but not allow the seeds to fall through
I find some gauze secured with elastic bands works perfectly well
Place in a cool dark place (eg larder or kitchen cupboard) for 48 hours
During this period, rinse the seeds and drain 3 times a day
Sprouting seeds should be visible from day 2
Once the sprouts are 2-2.5cm long bring the jar into some nice indirect light
After about 12 hours the seeds should take on a lovely green colour
Rinse the seeds, drain and then harvest 
Sprouts can be dried off before storing in containers using a spinner or a paper