Detailed Explanation of the Planting Methods and Steps for Sprouts

Sprouts had only just emerged not long ago, yet their popularity already overshadowed open-field cultivation. There are many ways to grow sprouts, including growing them on sand and growing them on paper. At present, growing them on paper is the most widely promoted method.

In terms of varieties, sprouts include pea sprouts, broad bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, sunflower sprouts, buckwheat sprouts, wheat sprouts, Chinese toon sprouts,peanut sprouts, radish sprouts, saffron sprouts, mung bean sprouts, and so on.

Among sprouts, Chinese toon sprouts in particular have the greatest production potential, standing out among the many kinds of sproutsas a rising new star.

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I. Growing Chinese toon sprouts on paper

1：Site: Growing Chinese toon sprouts on paper has no requirements for the site; you can choose the kitchen, living room, balcony, greenhouse,or other places, but the production room requires a temperature between 20°-25° and a low-light environment.

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2：Paper selection: Ordinary A4 paper, ordinary newspaper, or paper napkins are all fine.

3：Seed selection: You can use fresh dry seeds harvested in the current year, or seeds from the following year that have not yet gone through summer.

4: Container selection: Trays, tea trays, seedling trays, or foam boxes are all fine.

5: Seed soaking: Place the Chinese toon seeds in warm water at 30° and soak for 8-12 hours.

6: Sowing: About 50 grams of seeds per seedling tray is enough.

From sowing to harvest, in summer30～35days,spring and autumn32～38days,

winter 35～40days. After harvesting Chinese toon sprouts, the seedling tray can be reused repeatedly; you only need to change the paper.

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Management: Chinese toon sprouts require little management labor; you only need to spray with a water wheel or sprinkle water with a hose in the morning orevening, which takes far less time than ordinary cultivation. Because the plantingdensity is high, Chinese toon sprouts themselves grow relatively quickly, and heat accumulates quickly in the container, which can easilycause seedling burn due to high temperatures, so water needs to be sprayed about once every 4 hours. The watermust soak through. In summer, when temperatures are high, water must also be sprinkled several times in the middle of the night, which is very laborious, whereas

Chinese toon sprouts grown on paper have good drainage and do not accumulate heat, so management is easyand relaxed.

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Harvest: Chinese toon sprouts can be harvested once they have grown to3.5～5cm. Before harvest, the cotyledonsmust absorb light and turn green. The harvest standard is: Chinese toon sprouts growing uniformly, with white stems and tender leaves,fresh and green as if about to drip.

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