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How to Use a Wine Rack as a Sprouter

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By Dale Wing
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Use a Wine Rack as a Sprouter
Use a Wine Rack as a Sprouter
Photos by Dale Wing

Are you looking for a space saving way to do sprouting, why not try a wine rack.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Wine Rack
  1. Step 1
    Wine Rack
    Wine Rack

    Wal-Mart Wine Rack

    I use a $ 6.92 wine rack from wal-mart as my sprouter. I have tried many different sprouting methods, but with this one I feel I grow more sprouts in less space and is very easy to take care of. I hope this gives you ideas. You don't have to use the same materials, you might even find a better one in a second hand store. Just remember you saw this idea.

    NOTE: As you can see I don't feel the need to keep my sprouting jars at a forty five degree angle. There is one draw back with the lid assembly I use, you have to spend a few more seconds to remove the water from each jar, also you have to twist the jar a little to get the water that catches in the lid grove out. If you don't want to have to worry about this just use a nylon screen as a jar cover.

  2. Step 2
    Wine Rack Side View
    Wine Rack Side View

    This picture just shows the Wal-Mart Wine Rack Side View.

  3. Step 3
    Sprouting Jar
    Sprouting Jar

    My Sprouting Jar

    This is what my individual sprouting jars look like. I use one quart Mason jars. I get them for $.10 to $.49 a peice at second hand stores. You might want to talk to your neighbors, they may have a ton in their basement, that they aren't using anymore and they might be glad to give you some just to get rid of them. You will need six quart jars, with some type of lid assembly. If you are interested in how I made my lid assemblies for my sprouter go here.

    NOTE: I use a lot of quart mason jars in our pantry to store a lot of my raw dry goods.

  4. Step 4
    Front View
    Front View

    Front View of Sprouting Rack

    This shows a frontal view of the sprout rack to show how well the jars fit the rack.

  5. Step 5
    Side View
    Side View

    Side View of Sprouting Rack

    This shows a side view of the sprout rack to show how well the Mason jars fit the rack. This wine rack from Mal-mart is one of the few wine racks that I've seen that will even hold Mason jars. If you watch out you might find a wine rack that even tips the jars at a slight angle. What I really liked about this one was its simple chrome look.

  6. Step 6
    Loaded Sprouter
    Loaded Sprouter

    Side View of Loaded Sprouter

    This just shows you what the sprouter looks like after it has been loaded with seeds.

  7. Step 7
    Back View
    Back View

    Back View of Loaded Sprouter
    Back View of Loaded Sprouter

    This just shows you the back view of the sprouter. If you are wonder what I am sprouting, starting at the top lentils, peas, chickpeas, mung beans, broccoli, fenugreek.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure Mason jars will fit into the wine rack.

Comments  

luv2blog said

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on 7/4/2008 Wow! Pretty innovative! Thanks.

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