How to Sprout Seeds

Sprouts are seeds that have just begun to germinate, so you can grow them in only a few days. They're tasty and nutty and crunchy — and very good for you, so nibble them by the handful or sprinkle them on salads and sandwiches.

Excerpted from Ready, Set, Grow! by DK BooksDorling Kindersley
Filed under: Gardening, How To

Enlarge Photo+Shrink Photo-DK - Ready Set Grow! © 2010 Dorling Kindersley Limited To make a simple, scrumptious, and super-healthy wrap, tuck a handful of sprouting seeds, a slice of ham, and a lettuce leaf inside a wrap.

For this example, we've used snow peas, one of many edible sprouting seeds. There are two main ways to germinate seeds quickly. Store your seeds in the refrigerator so they don't become moldy, and make sure to eat them within five days. This project will take six days to complete.