How to Grow Bean Sprouts? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Bean Sprout Growing Methods

Bean sprouts are a vegetable that can be grown on a mass scale, and there are not many restrictions on when to grow them; they generally mature within 10 days. Add to that the low level of growing skill required and the fact that they need almost no management, and they are very popular with growers. Below, let's learn with Qinnong Web how to grow bean sprouts.

1. Seed selection and treatment

When selecting seeds, you can first soak them in water; generally, the seeds that float up are not strong in vitality, so it is advisable to discard them. Secondly, the rounder they look, the better, with a certain luster. Before planting, it is generally best to soak them for a period of time, with the time controlled at about 5 hours; if after soaking you find any that are floating, scoop them all out and drain them. Before sowing, you must always keep the seeds fairly moist, as this is very beneficial for maintaining seed vitality.

2. Sowing

For growing bean sprouts, it is not recommended to plant them in soil, as this makes management inconvenient, because the density of bean sprouts is very high. For sowing, it is recommended to choose a small square container for growing, and the container does not need to be too large; generally, a size of 40*50 cm is enough. When sowing, generally just place them directly on the soil surface so that they go slightly into the soil, and the top should be covered with a covering to keep in moisture. Bean sprouts mostly grow relying on water and do not need fertilizer.

3. Temperature

This is a fairly important point for bean sprouts; the temperature directly affects the degree of development of the bean sprouts. Generally, just after sowing, the temperature should be controlled at 18°C. This is because the bean seeds are just beginning to revive at this time, and this temperature is most suitable for their germination. After the seeds split and sprout, the temperature should be controlled at about 23°C; at this time the bean sprouts are in the growth stage, and this temperature is most favorable for their growth.

4. Water

Water control directly affects the bean sprout harvest, because the entire growth process of bean sprouts depends on water, and since they grow relatively fast, their water requirements are also fairly frequent. Generally, they need to be watered about every 5 hours; it is recommended that when growing them in large quantities, you can install sprinkler equipment at the top, spraying in the form of a fine drizzle, which can reduce a lot of watering time.

Bean sprouts basically do not need sunlight while growing, and everyone must pay attention to this point. Secondly, once bean sprouts mature, they must be harvested immediately; if too much time passes, the roots will age, which greatly affects the taste. The above are the main points to note in growing bean sprouts. At present, the market for bean sprouts is still quite good, so everyone can give it more consideration.