Growing Broccoli Sprouts - Do they need to be kept in the dark for the first 4 days? An Experiment

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3 жыл бұрын

Three methods were used here to grow broccoli sprouts: 1. in the dark for the first 4 days and greening up in the light on the 5th day, 2. Ambient light for all the days, 3. Under an LED grow light for all the days. Can you guess what happened....probably....but it was fun to see, and taste. Hope you enjoy!
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@markirish7599 3 жыл бұрын

When you rinse the jars twice a day save the water and water your plants with it .great video you are excellent teacher. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

@henrikmadsen2176 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea. The thing I don’t like about sprouting, is the huge water usage

@oscars4107 Жыл бұрын

Now that is smart thinking 👍

@NowIAmAwake Жыл бұрын

I use it to flush the toilet, just like the water I save while taking a shower

@ragenbostrom8075 Жыл бұрын

I've heard this several times and I still forgot to use it on my plants! Ugg. Please keep sharing this tidbit of wisdom!

@jasongrover6834 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, will take your advice. thank you

@darydiaz3610 Жыл бұрын

Sulforaphane starts decreasing after the sprouts start turning into microgreens, which happens around day five. That is why you should control the growth until day five by keeping the sprouts in the dark or low indirect light.

@kathynix6552 Жыл бұрын

Makes sense

@CrazyOnlineBusiness Жыл бұрын

I don’t think KZfaqrs who make all those videos about keeping the jars in the dark know this info. Otherwise they would say that in those videos. Thank you for this very important clarification 🙏

@msa355 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this video for years to clear my question and for this information of yours as well. Many thanks to both of you Tikki and Dary.

@mikealalee2889 Жыл бұрын

Thank you that's better clarification

@acountryvegan8997 Жыл бұрын

❤ Thanks for bringing this fact to light! 💡 The is true of all plants, once the cotyledons form, they start sapping the sprout of its nutrients to grow and green up. Some lab tests I’ve seen say maximum SF is at about day 2-3, but way too early to harvest, if you ask me. I grow mine in the dark and then freeze, to increase the SF, in 100g packets for my daily smoothie.

@omnipotentone5628 3 жыл бұрын

Keeping my sprouts on the kitchen counter instead of the cupboard will help keep me from forgetting to rinse them. Great video, thanks !!!

@kathyingram3061 7 ай бұрын

~Yes!!!~This is so true for me, too!!!~

@michaelgill8689 2 ай бұрын

Yes, that is the big advantage. I was slow to rinse one batch and had to throw them away. Now I can leave them out on the kitchen table and not forget

@icefire5555 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos because it isn't the standard "I googled this, so now I'll preach it as fact"

@TikkiOOO 3 жыл бұрын

lots of "facts" out there...its fun to experiment....thank you M M for your kind comment!

@ddthompson42 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so tired of that! “Here’s the RIGHT WAY to do this thing that I’ve only done this one way one time...” Between broccoli sprouts and germinating an avocado seed, entire wars could be fought LOL Do it the way that’s convenient and provides adequate results.

@moonsonate5631 Ай бұрын

@@TikkiOOO THE BEST OF BROCCOLI SPROUTS VIDEO

@michaelpowers4300 3 жыл бұрын

As a college professor always told me, “A test is worth a thousand opinions!”

@jayrpyne7067 3 жыл бұрын

Mine was "your untitled to your own opinions but not your own facts". So of like truths. Who's truth is true and not just opinions.

@sneedemfeedem3792 2 жыл бұрын

@@jayrpyne7067 Grade F for English...

@travelswithdebbierandy 2 жыл бұрын

True

@charlesclifton1006 3 жыл бұрын

You went to a lot of work here and it is very much appreciated!!!!!!!!!!

@phyllisgehman1977 3 жыл бұрын

I very much appreciate your scientific method. You cleared up my question after watching about 20 KZfaq Sites. Your verbal explanations are extremely clear and concise. No Nonsense--No Bull. Very informative. Thanks

@juanfermin1841 Жыл бұрын

The same here.

@The-KP 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful video. Saved me, and everybody else here, a bunch of repeated trial and error.

@barbiekat6352 6 ай бұрын

But there was no info on the possible nutritional differences of the sprouts 🌱 from each method so I don’t understand the value of the demonstration…🤷🏻‍♀️

@dalefancher 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was confused by the unlimited videos saying to grow them in the dark. The first time I grew sprouts I was a complete novice. I grew them in the light and they turned out excellent, therefore confusing me after I saw allllllllll the videos instructing growers to place them in the dark. Your comparison confirmed my beliefs. You helped me see the LIGHT : )

@evehughes6818 2 жыл бұрын

I saw most say dark but I wanted to try it the simple way. I just left them on my kitchen counter near the window by the sink. So easy and in 6 days little bright green leaves and long white roots. Almost all seed sprouted. Easy!

@lotusflowergs7 Жыл бұрын

Me too done them before in light an dno problem; but haven't done for years and this time everyone saying to grow in the dark..This was a great vid, thank you lady! Just set my seeds to start off.

@zanaros2606 11 ай бұрын

Depends on seed variety. Some seeds germinate worse with light, some doesn't care, some germinate and grow faster under light especially the smaller seed types. As for why many people recommend darkness...it's just a subjective belief that everyone simply believes in and copies and pass around as the objective truth, even though none of them actually tested it themselves. Human nature lol. Most social herd animals exhibit the same copying behavior.

@JamesGough1 3 ай бұрын

@@zanaros2606 I just stopped chewing and looked up.

@patrickreilly2739 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when someone says "I have no clue".

@anonymouss.5083 2 жыл бұрын

I use jars that are probably twice the size of your jars, but I only use 1 tablespoon of seeds per jar. The sprouts have more room to grow and will then grow better. I also rinse them around every 4 hours and they are ready to turn green on the third day and soon are ready to eat.

@fringestream990 2 жыл бұрын

You store them in the dark?

@michaelgill8689 2 ай бұрын

fewer seeds would result in less clumping. I'll try that!

@krystaloconnell4814 3 жыл бұрын

This video was very informative. I am a virgin sprouter and haven't even started yet. I am so glad I came across your video. Thank you! ♥️✌️🌱

@barnabyjones2203 2 жыл бұрын

Are you a seasoned sprouter yet?

@jeas4980 Жыл бұрын

Honestly that was amazing... I, too, was binge watching sprout videos on KZfaq trying to figure out which guru had better results. Your experiment just saved me an experiment of my own and a ton of time! Awesome format. This was fun.

@TikkiOOO Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jea S, I'm glad you enjoyed and thanks for the comment!

@VoxBox1 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent experiment video. I'm thinking that the stronger taste of the more developed sprouts/microgreens may come from an increased amount of myrosinase enzyme, that with glucoraphanin, produces the sulforaphane. This is suggestive of a more nutritious product, which would also be attained from just allowing more growing time. Another enhancement trick, for producing increased sulforophane, is to freeze instead of refrigerate the sprouts. The freezing process produces molecular crystalization, which lices the cellular walls, which places the myrosinase and glucoraphanin reactants together, to more readily form the sulforaphane. This mimicks mastication (chopping, chewing), which acts to break down cellular walls, putting these reactants together. This works much the same way as snapping and mixing a chem-light, where the reaction of two chemicals produces a luminescent compound. Since heat deactivates myrosinase, all cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, brussel sprouts, etc.) should either be eaten raw, or chopped fine and let sit for 45-90 minutes before cooking, to allow the sulforophane reaction to occur, or add a myrosinase source after cooking, like mustard, mustard powder, or horseradish, and then chew well.

@manishaarora1886 Жыл бұрын

Dr.Rhondda Patrick says to use on day 2 or 3. Now I’m confused

@mitubogoogle Жыл бұрын

wow thanks

@mitubogoogle Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot again for this valuable info.... what happens to the nutrional value of sprout (or vegetable greens) when steamed till tender before eating them?

@simonem.3092 Жыл бұрын

Lyses not lices yuck 😆🙈

@IAMGiftbearer Жыл бұрын

That is interesting but if you freeze them won't they come out mushy and waterlogged when you want to eat them?

@hurshaman 3 жыл бұрын

Good job setting up the test, but..... I wondered if temperature played a part. Under the grow light the temperature might have been higher, causing an earlier sprouting. As someone who sprouts seeds for transplanting to a garden, I know that temperature is important. So, I'm just adding a variable that wasn't controlled for. Still, the darkness might not be an important factor.

$@fracritel$

@fracritel 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video very thorough one thing I would add rather than leave your stuff out on the counter for two hours to dry for the final process before you put them in the fridge or eat them especially on a regular paper towel which is loaded with chemicals unless it’s a unbleached paper towel why not simply just get a good salad spinner that’s what I’ve done before and it works excellent you don’t have to leave them out just trying to be helpful once again the very good video I’m beginning to wonder if you could’ve actually grown and indirect light as long as it wasn’t too hot

@chriskellas2902 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tikki, I was wondering about this and you have answered my question, well done!

@pattilesley3755 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wondering about that!!! Thank you so much!!! Just found you!! Appreciate your time💟

@richardgregory369 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tikki. You leave no stone unturned. Great work !!

@BarryFence 2 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome experiment and answered some lingering questions that I had. Thanks!

@seebradrun 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thanks for putting in the work to experiment!

@sensory_deprivation4126 Жыл бұрын

Hilarious…. I was literally thinking that keeping it dark was probably unnecessary and was hoping for it to be that way because I want my sprouts on the countertop where I can remember to rinse twice daily. Otherwise it’s out of sight, out of mind for me. Also, my pantry is absolutely packed. I was literally going to conduct the same experiment and now I don’t have to! Thanks for this. I feel comfortable sprouting in ambient light

@CrazyOnlineBusiness Жыл бұрын

Find an answer of Dary Diaz in the comments. She explained why we need to keep them in the dark.

@mindymay3 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering some of my questions, and I love your sense of humour!

@markm.r.9471 Жыл бұрын

She is adorable. Even in her explanations. This was of much help.

@JenMarco 2 жыл бұрын

I love your thorough experiments and videos!! Thank you for all the work so we have so much information.

@WarChaplain 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thanks for testing and putting this information together! The commentating is perfect.

@treefellonya 2 жыл бұрын

LIke other posters said, you are an excellent instructor. But more than that, you have disproved a very huge assumption and made anyone who follows your research a lot more productive.

@alexp7842 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video both editing and info!

@davem2963 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome post… Thanks for taking the time to compare…

@louisbarr6913 3 жыл бұрын

This was helpful. I'm uncovering my sprouts right now.

@tawanaspence6579 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this experiment! I've just started sprouting and I've been wondering about this. Very informative and appreciated!

@mint_soup9743 3 жыл бұрын

I just love your videos. Thank you for sharing!

@karenmcdaniel1732 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for investing the time to do this experiment and video-document it all! Very helpful and informative.

@stephaniecoleman6954 3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to your videos! You are so helpful! Thank you! You motivated me to grow some sprouts today!

@TikkiOOO 3 жыл бұрын

Grow some sprouts today, and every day! Thanks Stephanie, I appreciate the positive feedback!

@splash4891 2 жыл бұрын

impressive quality control...WELL DONE!

@deeannray5093 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your dry sense of humor!!! Very funny towards the end! - Enjoyed watching! - Susan Burns

@Aliholic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tikki! Great experiment, I love your delivery :)

@TikkiOOO 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it Aliholic!

@juliashearer7842 2 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting. I am completely new to sprouting and found this very useful.

@homesew 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Tikki! I'm new to this and appreciate your expertise, experiments and comparisons!

@TikkiOOO 3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU Leah, I appreciate the feedback! Good luck with your journey learning and growing!

@katzistone5881 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tikki O. for the video. You answered all the questions I had after my first try to grow spouts...

@lynnedavis4819 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for experimenting. I really appreciate your videos!

@deebroussard6072 3 жыл бұрын

The ones from the grow light have a beautiful color. I haven't grown broccoli sprouts yet and now I really want to. Thank you for the information.

@presidentspilot Жыл бұрын

Tikki, Great test procedure!! No nonsense in your explanations. SUPER, INFORMATIVE video!! Thanks, Tikki!!

@daughterofgod777 3 жыл бұрын

Your awesome! Thanks for this! I"m keeping mine in the light now.

@Reanimatedself Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. You had a question, tested it with multiple dada points and presented the findings in an easy to understand format. Thank you.

@j.r7872 2 ай бұрын

This was a fun video. Thank you for sharing!

@Sheila0000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I'm sure you have helped thousands of people with growing their broccoli sprouts. I was confused but you've cleared up a few things thank you.

@deeburgess9563 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! 💖 Thanks so much from a newbee sprouter - so glad to find your excellent video before starting. Love all the helpful comments too. Bless you. 🤗

@tiffanywilkerson5569 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this! Thanks for posting this experiment

@nukestrom5719 3 жыл бұрын

Another clear video from my favorite hydroponic channel

@TikkiOOO 3 жыл бұрын

🥦🥦thanks nukestrom! 😊

@YuTonyGraceRevolution 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Tikki, you are the best!!

@bobbibonner Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just now learning about sprouting…this really helped me!

@brianperkins4155 3 жыл бұрын

Tikki - you are brilliant at what you do!

@jasongrover6834 Жыл бұрын

Direct and to the point commentary, Well done. I don't have extra cabinet space or a pantry, so knowing I can just leave them on the counter makes this a lot easier. thank you

@oshifshif9921 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing.

@judyhoomalamalama 3 жыл бұрын

wow I always stored my sprouts in a dark place the first 4 days. I wont have to now. Thanks so much. Just got a new batch of broccoli seeds to sprout.

@wck2318 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your test and results.

@JeffMartinez648 Жыл бұрын

This has been the best video on sprouts and microgreens in all of KZfaq. Thank you

@jumpemupjohn 2 жыл бұрын

thank you...i tried this method...it seems superior to all the others...will continue using it now on

@bobvila4381 Жыл бұрын

Nice work! I had this question and your video just popped up randomly like you read my mind... thanks.

@user-wp1ot4zt8t Жыл бұрын

Extremely useful and informative - Thank you for this information.

@thomasleebrown3136 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Tikki; This was a very informative video. I learned a lot.

@cobygibson6875 3 жыл бұрын

Very good information! My life just got way easier!

@cookie761 Жыл бұрын

Good job with the common sense!! Thank you so much. I just got my seeds today. I got a salad mix so I'd have a well balanced addition to my eating. Keep up the good work! God-bless you!

@parisasun2541 2 жыл бұрын

Great point. Thank you. Excellent I always wondered about the light. Actually the one styayed under ambiant light look a bit greener... great !!

@caroleneuok5890 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this. I grow my sprouts near my kitchen sink. I tended to forget them when I left them in the dark. They get ambient light. They always turn out fine.

@tammytammy4932 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing the experiment. I love this video 🖖

@damianrhea8875 Жыл бұрын

Great experiments !!! Thank you so much !!! I have learnt so much from it in so many aspects to apply to and improve my own sprouting ! (And I’ve been sprouting on and off for 10-some years yet still got unclear about certain things, until your this informative video.)

@A.B.1957 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I was all ready to start with keeping them in the dark and now I don’t think I will!! This is my first time sprouting; they are soaking as I type this!

@abcd543217 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the show I learned a lot!! Great information!

@Maltmeister1 Жыл бұрын

Didn't I just learn something new as a newbie in growing sprouts,thank you for your break down on darkness vs light ,,I've been covering with a towel the first 3-4 days now I can eliminate that step,cheers and happy munching

@miam.1083 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing!! Thanks 🙏🏻 you have removed all my doubts!

@donaldjones8920 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.....best part of the video is when you said, "As to the nutritional value, I have no clue"'. Love the honesty.

@Semiemily 3 жыл бұрын

That was quite interesting, thank you!

@billschilling877 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was great. Options! I was only doing the in the dark version, not anymore.

@mayaamay4615 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that experiment. I always wondered about that darkness part

@elen68 3 жыл бұрын

Super! Thank you sooooo much. And by the way, the lettuce looks good as well and grew wonderfully during the 🥦 experiment.

@TikkiOOO 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Creation! The lettuce is almost ready for harvesting now, I shot the sprouting video 2 weeks ago when the leaves were still turning colors outside....sad....all the leaves are done...winter will be here soon....good to hear from you!

@richardlarochelle7670 Жыл бұрын

Wow Thank you for this experiment, I was wondering the same thing about light vs dark. GREAT JOB

@jsmski3419 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for posting!

@mikeespo7728 3 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done

@marysilva2693 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! I was wondering myself.

@teachjacque Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation.

@genofromrenoprospector6940 Жыл бұрын

Excellent experiment and well done. Thanks for the information. 👍

@cf-ry1zo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the time you took I order to give us this knowledge!!

@sharondoan1447 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information! This is so helpful.

@kamspork8408 3 ай бұрын

Nice job! Thanks for the info!!

@tdonithan863 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for posting.

@moiLawUk 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Glad i clicked your video!!

@sixthsense2939 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. saved me a lot of wondering.

@lydiacalderon1124 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this experiment. I really appreciate all the work you put into letting us see for ourselves what works and what doesn't work. You save me a lot of time and effort. God bless you

@ce_mile 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this experiment. I've just started sprouting and there are thousands of videos on youtube with no comparison or verification. Your video is very useful.