🌱 Alfalfa — 150 g

Sprouting or Microgreen Seeds • Mild & Fresh • Easy to Grow

Alfalfa is one of the easiest and most rewarding sprouts to grow at home. With its delicate crunch and mild flavour, it adds living nutrition to sandwiches, salads, wraps, bowls, and smoothies.

🌿 Nutritional Profile

Alfalfa sprouts are rich in vitamins A, C, E, and K, along with B-complex vitamins that support energy and cellular health. They provide essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron, which contribute to bone strength, circulation, and overall vitality. Alfalfa also contains chlorophyll, antioxidants, fibre, and plant enzymes that support digestion and natural detoxification.

Seed Storage: To prolong viability, it is best to store them in the fridge. If you store your seeds in the freezer, they’ll last indefinitely!

🌟 Health Benefits of Alfalfa

1. Rich in Antioxidants: Helps protect the body from oxidative stress and cellular damage.
2. Supports Heart Health: May help support healthy cholesterol levels and cardiovascular wellness.
3. Digestive Support: Provides fibre and enzymes that support healthy digestion.
4. Supports Bone Health: Contains vitamin K, calcium, and magnesium to support strong bones.
5. Immune Support: Provides vitamins C and E, along with antioxidants that support immune function.
6. Good Source of Vitamins: Provides vitamins A, C, E, K, and B-complex vitamins.
7. Good Source of Minerals: Contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron.
8. Natural Detox Support: Contains chlorophyll and plant compounds traditionally valued for supporting natural cleansing.
9. Hormonal Balance: Contains plant compounds that may support hormone regulation.
10. Weight Support: Low in calories and rich in fibre, making it easy to add to balanced meals.
11. Fresh Living Nutrition: A simple way to add fresh greens and enzymes to your daily diet.

🌱 Soaking & Sprouting Instructions (Jar Method)

Days to Sprout: 4–5
Soak Time: 4–8 hours
Yield: 15 g of dry seed yields approximately 1–1.5 cups of sprouts.

• Soak: Put 1–2 Tbsp seed in a wide mouth jar with a sprouting lid. Add water, swirl, and soak 4–8 hours.
• Drain: Drain well and invert jar at a 45° angle in a bowl or sprouting rack.
• Rinse: Twice daily, refill jar with cold water, swirl, and drain well.
• Enjoy! Ready to eat in 4–5 days.

🌿 Tray / Microgreen Growing Instructions

• Pre-moisten soil or a grow mat in a shallow tray.
• Spread seeds evenly over the surface.
• Mist lightly and cover with a second tray or humidity dome.
• Stack and weight lightly in the dark for 2–3 days.
• Once sprouted and pushing up, remove weight and uncover.
• Move to bright indirect light.
• Water gently as needed (bottom watering preferred).
• Harvest when greens reach desired size.

🌬 Drying & Storage

• After the final rinse, allow sprouts to grow another half day so they absorb excess moisture.
• Pat dry gently on a paper towel.
• Store dry in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Line the container with a paper towel for moisture control and replace as needed if damp.

🌾 Yield & Value

Each 150 g package yields approximately 10–15 cups of fresh sprouts at about $0.60–$0.90 per cup, depending on how long you let them grow.

🥗 How to Enjoy

• Add to salads and bowls
• Top sandwiches and wraps
• Sprinkle over soups and savoury dishes
• Mix into grain bowls
• Use as a fresh daily garnish

Fresh. Mild. Classic.