A detailed guide to bean sprout cultivation methods, with the full process

SummarySeed selection: choose plump, glossy, high-quality varieties. Seed soaking: soak the high-quality seeds for about 5 hours, then remove them and drain them. Sowing: choose a container measuring 40x50cm, place the seeds on the soil surface and press them in just a little, then cover them with a layer of covering material. Temperature: right after sowing, the temperature needs to be controlled at 18°C, and after the seeds sprout, the temperature needs to be controlled at 23°C. Water: water once every 5 hours. Harvesting: about 7 days after planting, they can be harvested.

1. Seed selection

When selecting seeds, you can first soak them in water. Generally, seeds that float to the surface indicate weak vitality, and during this time they can be removed. Next, those that look plump and have a certain gloss are high-quality varieties.

2. Seed soaking

Before planting, the high-quality seeds can be soaked for a further period, generally controlled at about 5 hours. After the soaking time, any that are found floating must all be removed and drained. Before sowing, it is necessary to ensure the seeds have relatively high moisture, as this helps maintain seed vitality.

3. Sowing

1. Bean sprouts are not recommended to be grown in soil, as this makes later management inconvenient, especially because the density of bean sprout seeds is relatively high. It is generally recommended to choose a small, square container for growing, and the container chosen does not need to be too large; generally 40x50cm in size is enough.

2. When sowing, the seeds can be placed directly on the soil surface and pressed in just a little. They need to be held down with a covering material on top, which helps maintain moisture. Bean sprouts generally grow relying on water, so no fertilizer is needed.

4. Temperature

1. Temperature control is very critical to the growth of bean sprouts, because the level of temperature directly affects the degree of development of bean sprouts. Generally, right after sowing, the temperature should be controlled at about 18°C.

2. This is because at this time the seeds are just beginning to revive, and such a temperature is relatively suitable for seed germination. After the seeds split open and sprout, the temperature can be controlled at about 23°C. At this point the bean sprouts are in their growth stage, and such a temperature is relatively favorable for the growth and development of bean sprouts.

5. Water

1. Water control directly affects the harvesting of bean sprouts. Because bean sprouts rely on water throughout their entire growth process and grow relatively quickly, their water requirements are also relatively frequent.

2. Generally, about every 5 hours, they need to be watered once. During this time, when planting on a large scale, spraying equipment can be installed at the top to spray in the form of a fine drizzle, which helps reduce a lot of watering time.

6. Harvesting

1. When the bean sprouts grow true leaves, they can be harvested. Generally, from sowing to harvesting takes only about 7 days, and during this time they need to be harvested promptly.

2. Because bean sprouts grow very quickly, if they are not harvested in time, the roots of the bean sprouts are very prone to becoming aged, and the taste will also be greatly reduced. Generally, freshly harvested bean sprouts can first be put into a basin of water and rinsed before being stir-fried.