How to Sprout Buckwheat Groats

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Buckwheat groats are the hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant. Buckwheat is most often ground and used as flour in the United States, but it is also gaining popularity as a sprouting seed. Buckwheat groats are a common grocery item in health food stores and some online retailers. Kept in airtight containers, the groats will remain viable for up to a year for sprouting.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring spoons
• 1 qt. glass jar
• Cheesecloth
• Rubber band

Instructions

1. Measure 2 tbsp. of buckwheat groats into a 1 qt. glass jar.

2. Fill the jar with water. Place a double layer of cheesecloth over the opening and secure it in place with a rubber band. Soak the groats for 12 hours or overnight on a kitchen counter.

3. Drain the water from the buckwheat groats by tipping the jar and letting the water drain through the cheesecloth top.

4. Rinse the groats twice daily by running fresh water into the jar through the cheesecloth and then tipping the jar to drain the water.

5. Allow the groats to grow sprouts for two to three days or until the desired length is reached.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also place buckwheat groats between layers of wet paper towels on a plate to sprout. Keep the paper towels wet with a spray bottle until the groats have reached the desired length.

References

• Nazareth College: Sprouts