grow some sprouts for your salads and sandwiches

How to Grow Sprouts in a Jar Growing sprouts in a jar is easy. Here's how to do it: Place one to two tablespoons of seeds in your jar, and cover with approximately two inches of warm water. Let this sit overnight. Drain the water, using a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Rinse the seeds by adding water the the jar, swishing the seeds around, and draining. Repeat twice a day, every day until your sprouts are the desired size. This will take anywhere from three to seven days, depending on the variety of sprout you're growing. Sprouts are best when they're still fairly small and just starting to turn green. Store your sprouts in a covered bowl or food storage bag with a paper towel inside to absorb excess moisture. Use the sprouts within a week.