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    What is the best way to wash and get rid of any seeds that stick to the sprouts?
    Andrew Carberry, MPH
    Food Systems Expert
    Andrew Carberry is a Food Systems Expert and the Senior Program Associate at the Wallace Center at Winrock International in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has worked in food systems since 2008 and has experience working on farm-to-school projects, food safety programs, and working with local and state coalitions in Arkansas. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and holds a Masters degree in public health and nutrition from the University of Tennessee.
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    Use the technique in method 3 for removing hulls and the seeds should come off.
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    Will the jar method work with radish sprouts also?
    Mary Neville
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    Yes. You can do a number of types of sprouts. We do alfalfa and mung beans, but anything that is an edible sprout will work. I love pea sprouts, but I haven’t tried growing them yet.
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    Can I use alfalfa sprouts in a stir fry?
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    Yes, they go well in a stir fry. Make sure to put them in at the end and stir through because they don't need cooking.
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    Can I plant alfalfa sprouts by sprinkling them on top of the soil?
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    Alfalfa sprouts are sensitive. Start them indoors if you want. Aphids and rabbits and slugs and deer will love your alfalfa, so plant lots of it.
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