KITCHEN CROP VKP Brands 4-Tray Sprouter

Yesss I can grow sprouts like a BOSS now! I used to grow some sprouts, a few years ago using just the jar method. Which I had limited success with (at the time, I've been educating myself on better sprout farming in general now and have better luck but not as nice an experience as the sprouting tray) I wanted to get back in to it. Sprouts are so healthy, delicious, crazy affordable if you actually do get them growing well annnnd it's like a wee little farm in your kitchen, sweet. Since purchasing this 4 tray sprouter we have been consuming a TON of sprouts! Like..apparently radish seeds plus this sprouter set were the key to unlocking my sprouting success. I have a huge container ready to eat at almost all times now. I am thinking about purchasing another of these sets..I have to make some space on my counter first :) Not that it has a big foot print..I just have a messy (crowded) counter top. It's sturdy, easy to use, super easy to clean and as you will see in my vid grows radish sprouts beautifully. The drain system is genius, it works so well. Even in our desert home where the humidity is crazy low this sprouter keeps the seeds from drying out as they start growing. I had so much success with this sprouter I actually got back into the jar sprouting method, which works and is nice but I gotta admit..it's sooo much fussier than the sprout tray. If what you want is less fuss and more sprouts to eat then get the trays. They clean up well with a kitchen scrub brush. Our water tends to leave a build up if we don't wash often and when that happens a bit of baking soda and dish soap scrubbed in cleans everything nicely. If your sprouts start growing through the drain holes you can use a toothpick to push them through, so as not to block the water flow for your next go round. be sure to clean in between uses, this will ensure lovely fresh smelling and tasting sprouts! I use the lid on top when I am first starting out a new sprout batch. My process is this: Put 4 tablespoons of radish sprouting seeds in a clean jar. Top with lots of water, let soak for at least 6hours. Drain water and then divide the seeds evenly between the 4 trays. You can now rinse them even better and you'll find pouring water over spreads the seeds out nicely. If they clump just encourage them to spread around with a few kind words..or..like, your fingers or a spoon (hahaha) After the damp seeds are spread around I loosely set the lid on the top...LOOSELY...it allows air flow but keeps the top layer moist..if you think about it the lid is just doing what each tray is doing for the layer beneath it. Then once you have some growth you can set the lid aside and drain as usual. AT LEAST 3 TIMES a day..maybe more...trust your nose and your eyes. Be sure and remember to empty the drainage tray on the bottom before adding more water (whoops, guess who forgot that a couple times..bwahaha) When the sprouts are all grown and ready to harvest I suggest a strainer sitting in a bowl or a salad spinner to clean and remove hulls. At least for a large seeded and big sprout like the radish it works beautifully. The salad spinner lets you fill with water, float hulls to the top, pour off (repeat til as clean as you want, I am not too fussy over it myself) Then spin til dry-ish. Which also flings the hulls out through the colander. I store mine in the fridge in a standard plastic food container. I use only filtered water (from our Berkey) to rinse all the sprouts, ensuring they are getting the same quality of water we drink ourselves. This sprouter has made growing sprouts as easy possible and I love it. I love sprouts and feel a ridiculous sort of pride that we have incorporated them back in to our life.

Although I've been a "heavy" Amazon user for about 10 years (and 99.9% thrilled through all these years), I've never given a review before. It's just not something that I do. But I can't let this one slip by. This is probably the best money I've ever spent, and I'm happier with this purchase than with anything I've ever bought before. While I'm an avid outdoor gardener, I don't do such a great job with indoor plants -- we have about zero in the lighting department. Therefore, the only houseplants that survive are ZZs (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), which thrive in low-light conditions. It has always broken my heart that I couldn't grow salad greens indoors (we're in CT and you can't even plant until June 1st due to cold weather -- then it's too hot for lettuce and spinach!). Then along came my answer: The Victorio Tray Kitchen Seed Sprouter!!! I read the reviews (thanks for providing such a valuable service, Amazon!) and determined that there would be no lighting issues with such a method. I watched videos on YouTube. I concluded that if you can believe all the reviews and what you watch on YouTube, this little sprouter had to be idiot-proof -- and it is!!! Success-success-success on the very first try, and every single time thereafter! You gotta love winning! I followed the destructions carefully and threw in a few YouTube tips that I picked up. Always, always, always wash trays with soap and warm water as soon as you empty them to prevent illness in future crops -- and residue buildup on the plastic. I keep a large safety pin in the top kitchen drawer to quickly poke tiny seeds out of the drainage holes on occasion. Always move the bottom tray to the top position each time you rinse/water (twice daily). I don't use as much seed material in the trays as the directions tell you to use. They call for 2 Tablespoons, but I think that crowds the sprouts too much. Plants are more likely to mildew if they're over-crowded. I use 1 Tablespoon in each tray, and I start a new tray every day or two. While the spouse and I are true salad lovers, this seems to provide just the right amount of yummy sprouts of all kinds to serve as major components in our salads. We ordered a pound of Todd's Seeds Broccoli and Friends Mix (broccoli, alfalfa, red clover, radish) at the same time. Fabulous stuff!!! The radish gives it just the right nippy little zip -- refreshing! We're ready to order more alfalfa as the little packet that came with the sprouter is gone now. We like keeping 2 trays each of the plain alfalfa and the broccoli mix going at the same time. I'm currently experimenting with seed packets of radishes, beets and onions from Walmart. If we like the results, I'll order them by the pound from Amazon. Unless you harvest them at 2 inches tall or less, I wouldn't use this contraption for bean or sunflower seeds -- but only because I happen to prefer them 3 to 4 inches tall, and standing upright. Lots of folks like them smaller than that, and this sprouter would be fine for them. I can't rave enough about this product. Amazing in its simplicity, it just plain works -- and very, very well. I have been recommending it to anybody who will listen to me, and will continue to do so. Thanks, Victorio for such an outstanding product, and thanks to Amazon for making it available for dirt cheap -- and 2-day Prime shipping is to die for!!! Don't hesitate, don't think twice -- buy this little gem. You won't regret it for a minute.

I got this sprouter and the dark green sprouter with from Handy Pantry at the same time. The dark green one seems superior in terms of producing good sprouts. But this one works well, and it is better than the green one in not having a big hole in the center. When I sprout small seeds, they fall out of that hole when I'm adding them to the sprouter. Or if I move the seeds around, they fall out of that hole. So I like the fact that this one does not have a big hole in the center like the dark green one. When I'm busy, this one is more convenient because I can water only the top one, and the water will drip down by itself, I don't have to take them all apart as I do with the dark green one. What I do not like about this sprouter is the transparent sides, because sprouts like to be in the DARK while they are tiny. So why does this one let in the light? And where are the air holes? Sprouts like dark AND oxygen. On the plus side, this one stacks well, so it is good for small spaces. Those who have complained about the drainage not being good on this one are not well informed, because this one is purposely designed to keep the sprouts MOIST, which sprouts want to be! The water drains slowly for that reason. It was obviously designed that way. I do wish the diameter of this one were larger. It's small, so when I sprout a lot of seeds, I need to use all four trays. I'd go for a larger diameter next time.

I'm into sprouting as an ongoing, forever part of my daily diet and I have both the EZ Sprouter cups and this set of trays. I was put off by some of the low-star review on these trays so didn't order them for a while, but I finally did, and I love them! That said, they REQUIRE some tips that aren't in the directions. First of all, I agree, they don't drain quite as much as they should without Tip #1 which is: Tip #1: Water them as directions say. But then, once the water has drained down to fill each tray in turn (which happens in a really great-design way) and the water finally drains into the bottom white water-catcher cup, pour it out. And then take the whole stack of growing trays (whether one or four) and tilt it within the white cup at as much of an angle as you can. The angle is just about halfway between the trays facing the ceiling and the wall). Don't worry, it doesn't topple. The top of the white catcher tray will be supporting the top edge of your bottom growing tray and it's a solid holding position. So what happens inside is that all the excess water in the trays drains down and out into the catcher cup. I mean, this can be close to 1/2 cup of water that would have otherwise been spread throughout the bottoms of the 4 trays. That's a tad too much. But the draining this way? It works great! Once that secondary draining is done, empty out that water and the trays can now sit normally stacked for 12 hours (or 8 if you are watering 3x/day - I just do two). Tip #2: If you see white fuzz at about Day 2, don't panic and gross out thinking it's mold. It's not! But if you don't know what it is, that's what comes to mind. It's fine white root hairs that the plant is sending out at a stage in its development during growth. We don't see this in mason jars because the stems are all jumbled, but in straight vertical growing stems, you will see them. When you add water, these mini-roots lie flat again, and after 1-2 waterings from their first appearance you don't see them anymore. But I mention this because kneejerk is to be creeped out if not expecting them. I notice them mostly on my radish sprouts and mixes containing radish seeds but they're present in other seed types also. So just expect that and don't mistake what they are. Tip #3: Once your leafy sprouts (clover, alfalfa, radish, broccoli, etc.) are at 5th day out of initial 8-hour soak, they're getting pretty tall. In fact, a little taller than tray height. Not an issue, but if you don't like their little leafy heads being bent, once fully drained you can put a maturing crop's tray on a plate or something. Tip #4: I do not personally like the idea of my top tray being open-air because... a fly? Or dust? So you can just lay a piece of cheesecloth or a thin dish towel over the top tray. Tip #5: I've tried 1 Tbsp. leafy seeds in one tray and that's pretty much max for a single tray. There are 3 teasp. in 1 Tbsp. so I think 2.5 teasp. per tray is just at that perfect point for getting full use but not bordering on crowding. My yield from the 1 Tbsp. tray crop came to 2.5Cups fully grown sprouts packed into my quart-size measuring cup pretty densely. For comparative reference, that was a mix of alfalfa, clover, broccoli, radish seeds from SproutHouse called "Salad Mix." You now know pretty much everything I know about these trays. Nice tidy footprint on the counter, vertical growth and fun to watch grow. ADVANTAGES OF TRAYS over other vessels: To me, it's the fun of watching them grow vertically because you can see the growth better each day. Especially with children, it's just more fun to have it so much more apparent, but even for adults. Also I personally think my leaves are bigger and that they green up better. I also think the stems are stronger.

I've been using these every day since I got them (a full week now), and I love them! Good instructions, easy to use, I'm getting some great sprouts to eat and am happy happy camper! Probably the only thing that could use a little improvement is the lid--you aren't supposed to seal it on the top tray (then the water can't fully drain), but just setting it loosely on top (as recommended) is a little awkward as it is, in fact, molded to seal-not-sit. Ah, well, whatever. I suppose it's made that way in case you want to store your sprouted seeds in the tray in your fridge, but I always have mine busy sprouting the next batch and so put anything I harvest into a separate Gladware container instead. Tip: warmth really makes a difference! I live in a northern state (within the lower 48), so it is quite cold now. I've ended up keeping my sprout trays within 3'-4' of a heater vent (in a hallway, of all crazy places...but hey! that's where the heat is in my place!), because my counters and tables were just too cool for vigorous sprouting. Once I moved them there, it only takes a few days to get a good crop growing merrily away! Just be sure your seeds/sprouts don't dry out (I keep them out of the direct airflow). Much faster harvesting, when they have appropriate temps to germinate & grow in. I bought the Sprout House Dozen to go with my trays, and there is a marvelously diverse selection of seeds in it to learn sprouting with. They are great, and I've yet to have trouble getting any of them to sprout in these trays (though the little ones like alfalfa can settle into the drain holes and need shaking around a bit or even poking at with a straight pin to clear). If you're serious about wanting to try sprouting, these are inexpensive yet well made, easy to clean, easy to use, and give results. Worth the $$!!

I tried sprouting a seed mix, namely, the French Garden mix from sproutpeople. This is a mix of clover, arugula, cress, radish, fenugreek, and dill. I also add in a sprinkle of broccoli seeds. The dominant seed, clover, is a small seed, similar to alfalfa. I presoaked 1 tablespoon of the seed mix overnight before putting them on a tray. For comparison, I would use two tablespoons of the seed mix for a simple 1 qt mason jar/cheese cloth sprouter. Some reviewers have noted clogging of the drainage holes with small seeds. I did not experience this problem probably because I presoaked the seeds which swells them. The germination rates were quite low, I'm guessing 50%. I assume the problem is incomplete drainage. There is always a visible amount of water left in the tray after draining. I resisted the temptation to worry about this, given that the instructions specifically say that the sprouter is designed so that some water remains in the tray. Whether it is because of poor drainage or not, I'm not sure. But I am sure that the yield of sprouts per tablespoon of seeds is much lower than I get from a mason jar/cheese cloth sprouter. I am sure the seeds are good because I just got a great crop from the same seed batch two weeks ago. I am very experienced at sprouting but this is my first time with this product. I have not tried the product with larger seeds (say, Mung) so I have given the product the benefit of doubt and given it two stars. I tried to go to the manufacturer's web site to ask about the low germination rate, but their feedback form appears to be broken. For those of you who want to try the mason jar approach, it is quite easy. Put your seeds in an empty clean 1 qt mason jar. Use one or two layers of cheese cloth at the top of the jar, depending on the seed size. Hold the cheese cloth in place with the outer lid of the mason jar lid. After soaking overnight, rinse and drain twice daily. DRAIN WELL. Update: I have recently tried this sprouter with both mung beans and lentils. In both cases the sprouter worked much better than it did with the smaller clover seed mix. I assume the difference is that the size of the beans kept them out of the water and thus the drainage was less of an issue. I am actually quite happy with the mung bean sprouts. Although mung bean sprouts never look like those you get at the market, these were as good and significantly easier than those I get from the mason jar method. I used two tablespoons of mung beans per tray for a full tray of sprouts. Based on this I have upped the product from 2 stars to 3 stars.

Not only is the Victorio sprouter new to me, but it is a welcomed addition to my kitchen. It is simple and compact. For a while I used a sprouting system that was very simple. It automatically rinsed the sprouts for me. All I needed to do is remember to keep the water reserve full and empty the container the water drained into. One draw-back of this high tech sprouting machine is that it took up too much space on the counter top. Another draw-back is the time-consuming clean up. I had to detach the motor to completely wash the base, sterilize the draining tube and make sure no seeds were trapped, then reattach the motor for the next use, and pray the nails did not get to rusty to use again. Well, one day after going through the clean up ritual I put the contraption away and did not sprout for over a year. But since I know how important sprouting can be for my health I opted for something simple. I am so happy I found the Victorio sprouting system. It is simple and effective. However, I do have two regrets (1) the trays are too shallow. I would like for at least two of the trays to have one additional inch in dept, only because some sprouts can grow robustly and to some heights if allowed. (2) I wish it came with a vented dome top. If they ever make it let me know right away so I can purchase two. In any event, these two regrets are non-consequential to the effective use of this product. Also, when purchasing this (BPA Free) product, I inadvertently ordered two. When the product arrived I thought to give one away, but the person I wanted to give it to said they didn't have time for that. I took it back home hoping it was not a waist of money. I am happy to report that purchasing two was a good mistake. I use both sets and have had some good lunches and dinners made from all the sprouts I grow. [...]

These are wonderful for larger sprouting seeds, and sprouting greens that grow upwards. So easy because after you soak the seeds overnight you spread them on the trays and water twice a day. That's it! I still make some of the smaller sprouts like broccoli in my "Easy Sprouter" jars, Sproutamo - Easy Sprout Sprouter but larger things need to be spread out in these trays. Follow the directions and you will be successful. I have ordered a couple sprouting books from Amazon and got a couple from my library. There are so many different ways to sprout. For example with sunflower seeds. Some methods recommend a kind of mat for growing, but that is too expensive for me to keep replacing with every batch. Some say to put them in potting soil after the initial sprouting, others say just put them in trays by themselves. I have found that using this sprouter with an inch of potting soil, is the fastest and easiest way to grow great sunflower greens. The roots stay in the soil this way, and all I have to do is cut the green tops off. No hulls to bother with either. Other things like beans, lentils and peas grow amazingly fast in this sprouter with or without soil, but I don't like to eat the roots, so I am now using my "Easy Sprouter" cups for the initial soak and rinse phase of 2-3 days until the seeds are ready to be set on the soil in the Victorio. I have never had mold or any other problems with these trays. I do put a little wad of paper towel under the corner of the bottom tray to help with the draining when I use the soil. This is so much fun, I am ordering another set. The grandkids are having a blast watching "their" seeds grow. Just a note to be aware of: Although popular and healthy, I have read that alfalfa is not recommended for people with Lupus, and there are other things to take note of when sprouting for the first time. Sprouting web sites are very informative, as are the many books on Amazon.

TODO es bpa y no es marcha china corriente , el producto hasta tiene instructivo y la marca muy buena hasta tiene sitio web y da detallle de todo ,osea la tapa y las bandejas hasta tienen grabado que son BPA en el plastico, no como otras marcas chinas inventadas que ni tienen sitio web que en su plastico no tiene nada grabado...

This has really worked well for me. I've gone through about 3 rounds of sprouting and have had success each time. All 3 times I sprouted mung beans (just regular dried mung beans bought at the grocery store). I haven't tried the alfalfa seeds that came with the package yet. Before this I was using the glass jar method. I had a mason jar with a lid that I'd drilled holes in for drainage, put the seeds in, added a little water, then kept it on its side. Twice every day I'd drain it, rinse and add a bit of fresh water. The process was a pain in the ass and the size of the jar really constrains your growth. This product was obviously designed by people who take their sprouting seriously. The trays have tiny little holes in them that allow for slow gradual drainage. The bottom most tray has no holes and collects the water from the upper tray or trays. The capacity of the bottom tray is 2 and a half cups. What I do is add a cup of water in the morning, then a cup in the evening. No other actual work. Then the next morning before the first cups water feeding it's time to empty the collector tray and start the process over. Simple no fuss no mess method. Sprouting doesn't require light at first, but when things get rolling they quite enjoy the light I find! I had these things getting quite huge on my kitchen table with indirect sunlight after 10 days. I was struggling with ways to consume the things actually to be honest. I used a tablespoon of seeds in one tray at first and this was way too much. I'm down to a couple teaspoons at this point. This is a five star product as far as I'm concerned! As a matter of fact I was impressed enough to buy another one for a friend's birthday. Keep in mind I only used one tray not the maximum 3 trays available. In this way they were able to grow quite tall. More trays and ofcoarse the bottom trays would still grow, but they would be impeded at some point by the upper tray or trays. They would still grow, but not into the tiny monsters that I managed to get going.

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Ne fonctionne pas avec les petites graines comme les brocolis. Les trous se bouchent et l'eau reste stagnante. Donc ratage assuré et perte de temps. problème de drainage évoqué à nombreuses reprises sur amazon.com

This is so easy to use and the sprouts germinate very quickly very happy