How to Sprout Raw Food: Grow an Indoor Organic Garden with Wheatgrass, Bean Sprouts, Grain Sprouts, Microgreens, and More Paperback – August 25, 2012

The media could not be loaded. I decided to buy a minvan and move into it and travel the N. American continent, like many other van lifers. The downside to all of this was that I wasn't able to practice all of the aspects of holistic health I'd been into -- and a big part of that was growing things like wheatgrass, sunflower and broccoli sprouts, mostly. I had some 10x10 trays with me that I brought on the road that I did successfully grow a few things in, but as you can imagine it definitely took up a lot of room and was a little annoying even though I was happy to, at least have that but wasn't consistent with it because it just often got in the way.I can't remember where I stumbled upon this book but decided to purchase it and I can honestly say it's one of the best purchases I've made. It's a thin little, self published book very easy to read and is truly filled with valuable information. Because of this I learned that I could sprout most of my own vegetables in such a small space. I started with a Kitchen Crop that the author mentioned. I had never heard of one of these things before but I bought one of those that are 4 tiers high and is the easiest thing to use - I was so happy about it. I was sprouting radish and alfalfa in it. I then decided to see what else I could come up with. So I started to sprout other things, too, like beans, and other legumes. I had sprouted almonds before, in jars, but hadn't been that familiar with sprouting legumes but the more I read the more I learned and the more I started doing it. From there, I wondered more about microgreens, and that's when I decided to try my hand at growing those. I searched the internet and found some small 5x5 trays and ordered those, and then I went to the dollar store and pieced together a makeshift shelf that was 11 inches wide by around 24 inches tall. I bought a bag of organic soil and I started growing also and still sprouting nearly anything I had. That shelf finally fell apart and so with some help, I made another real one and my garden was able to flourish once again.I really recommend this book with an emphasis on people who also live in and travel in vehicles. I also think about all of the homeless and unhoused people and those with lower incomes and how things they purchase everyday like beans and such, can be sprouted so easily and is countless times more nutritious. And even for those who don't have the same hardships they can improve their level of nutrition.I've come into contact with people who are amazed that I have a such a garden and a good circulation of crops that it's rare that I need to buy any greens from the store (I now need to find a book on how to grow fruit in the same small space). I've attached a picture of my minivan garden. It's 10 3/4 inches wide by 10 3/4 inches deep by 30 inches tall and fits perfectly. And I still have so much room to move around and I can stay healthy wherever I go - I have an 8 passenger van, not a larger Sprinter or anything of the like. I haven't sprouted any grains yet, but that's definitely next.

This is another WONDERFUL resource book from author: R J Ruppenthal. I previously downloaded a couple of his other gardening books which I also liked very much.If you'd like to add more live green foods to your diet and want to grow sprouts and other types of raw foods at home, this is a kindle book you'll be referring to, again and again.The author not only provides clear, step by step instructions how to sprout various types of seeds, beans, grasses...he includes links to sprouters, seed companies and other products that he recommends to get started. i really appreciate that these were provided, making it so easy to find suppliers while reading through this informative eBook.Only one thing that could have added to this book would have been the inclusion of a few recipes featuring some of the sprouted foods included. No big deal but perhaps something that the author could consider in another edition?HIGHLY recommended!Geraldine Helen Hartman, author of The Groovy Green Kitchen: Weeknight Veggie Slow Cooker

This book was awesome. Very informative and to the point. Finished it in 10 minutes and will reference it A LOT when sprouting and growing greens! It also convinced me to wheatgrass juice. I only gave it 4 stars cause the pages weren't bound well.

Got this little treasure free from kindle buffet and wasn't really expecting much. After reading it though, it turned out to be a neat little treasure trove of information on growing micro greens and sprouts. My children love to watch plants grow and the process of seed to table. I was really impressed with how put together this book is. Even if your not going to eat the sprouts at that stage, it's still fantastic for the novice gardener. It will get you past the beginning stages of plant growth. Trust me, after reading this book, you can't mess up your mini garden. There are links to buy the right materials and everything else that you will need. Very happy with my purchase and am definitely happy I gave it a shot!! Recommend for anyone interested in growing sprouts for early consumption or anyone growing anything really. Walks you through the beginning stages of sprout growth, the most important part of planting! Great find!

This is a great book just like others written by this author. I had no idea you could make sprouts out of so many seeds like popcorn and broccoli seeds to name a few! This book has reference for equipment and seeds and how to grow which types. There is also info on the health benefits. There are no specific recipes but suggestions as to how to add sprouts to your diet. With this book growing any kind of sprouts should be a piece of cake!

I thought that it was a good book, I never would have thought that sprouting seeds for food could have so many great benefits.

As with this author's other books, this is a useful compilation of information. The book is well written & edited, making for easy & pleasant reading. I really hate being distracted from learning something by terrible grammar & spelling errors, and I rarely find them in Ruppenthal's books. I feel like I can competently attempt growing sprouts (and search for some interesting exotic varieties he mentioned) after reading this short book.

Great little resource if you are interested in adding raw foods to your diet. There's lots of great stuff inside, but I was very excited to find out that all those bags of dried lentils in the pantry (that I never know what to do with except make lentil soup) can be sprouted and eaten raw on top of salads or on sandwiches and such. Same with black beans, peas and other beans. I was also surprised to see how little time it actually takes....in most cases just a few days from dried bean/legume, etc. to sprouted edible shoots.Well researched and reads as if the author knows what he/she is talking about.