It is advisable to use seeds which are not chemically treated as this slows down the germination rate. The seeds should be washed
thoroughly and then soaked overnight in a jar of pure water. The jar should be covered with cheesecloth or wire screening. The duration of soaking will depend upon the size of the seed.
Small seeds are soaked for five hours, medium size for eight hours and beans and grains for 10
to 12 hours.
On the following morning, the seeds should be rinsed and the water drained off. Not more than
one-fourth of the jar should be filled with the seeds for sprouting. Soaking makes the seeds,
grains or legumes fatty, pulpy and full of water. It should, therefore, be ensured that the jar has
enough room for the seeds to expand during sprouting.
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