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'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 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 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.

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 decided to get the Victorio 4-tray sprouter after looking at all the available options (sprouter cup, all the other brands of sprouters with stacking trays). Based on the price and the transclucent nature of the trays, I settled on this one and am really glad I did. My seeds (from the Sprout House, ordered on Amazon) sprout in 4 days, growing upright in this sprouter. My sprouts really flourished with this sprouter. This compared to a mason jar, which yielded me significantly fewer, less vigorous sprouts. I love the convenience and functionality of this. It's got a tiny footprint-- This is a must since I have literally four sq ft of counter space in my apartment's kitchenette. Yet, the four trays will accommodate the growth of more sprouts than I can eat in a week. On the design.. The water drains quickly, usually within 10 minutes. I've had a couple problems with water not draining, although that is probably because the mature sprouts have a root network that tends to hold in water, so it's a problem inherent in how sprouts grow rather than a flaw with the sprouter. At any rate, I've had 0 problems with mold. Some unsprouted seeds may also find their way into the holes. While two or three clogged holes won't impede draining much, they are difficult to get out. A simple solution is to have a floss pick handy, as the pointy end will easily unwedge the stuck seeds. If you're looking for a cheap, simple way of sprouting sprouts, I highly recommend this. While bulkier than the sprouting cup, it has 4x as much space for sprouts than a sprouting cup. I have not personally tried using the cup, and while one advantage of the cup is that the hulls are easily removed, I'm glad I went with this as I'm sure I would be eating more sprouts with the tray sprouter. Bottom line.. This item might seriously be one of the best inventions in kitchen gardening.

Very familiar story, We LOVE sprouts but are tired of what the stores charge (and You never know if they are truly organic, etc) so after exhaustive research, the decision was made to try this sprouter, even though some reviews said it needed modification, etc ... Out of the box, and after a good washing, we used 3/4tb of Heirloom Radish Mix in one tray and a like amount of the included Alfalfa Seeds in another (both soaked overnight), followed the directions (added R.O. water to the top tray and let it trickle down, repeat 2X a day) and were rewarded with a BUMPER crop of radish sprouts in 4 days as well as usable Alfalfa sprouts. After a few rounds of trying different tricks we read online, we went back to the basics and have been rotating Radish Greens every 4 days and Alfalfa every 5 without a hitch. One tip - we use the lid as a base for the chamber that is due for that nights harvest, and put that tray in the window for the day - it turbocharges the final growth and greens them up quite nicely (which develops a much better texture and flavor) ... I ordered several other seeds to tr out, and if anything goes bad i will update this review, but in about 2-3 weeks the system (and the cost of the seeds, etc) has already paid for itself and we have BARELY put a dent in the seed supply.

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...

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I have used this for more than 2 years now and really love it./ Prior to this I used jars and I still use jars sometimes if I am sprouting more than I can hold in these trays, but the trays are more convenient, compact and easy to use. The trays are a good size. If growing bean sprouts (mung beans) for an oriental stir fry then I might use all 4 trays. Often I grow one or two trays of each item. The drainage holes are great for medium and large seeds like mung beans, chick peas, or green and brown lentils. Water drains at a moderate rate so the seeds get a brief soak and rinse as the water drains. Small seeds like quinoa, mustard or even fenugreek tend to block the drain holes so the water drains slowly. For these, I fill the tray with water, let it sit a moment, pour off excess over the top, then swirl or shake the tray gently so the seeds move around unblocking the holes and allowing the water to drain. This only takes a minute. When harvesting, I sometimes need a toothpick to clean out a drain hole because sometimes a sprout grows through the hole and breaks off when I try to pull it out. The trays have small ridges in concentric rings on the bottom so the seeds are elevated above some of the residual water and air can circulate. I use a brush to scrub these occasionally. After 2 years the trays still look very clean. I have successfully sprouted mung beans (classic bean sprouts), fenugreek seeds, green lentils, brown lentils, quinoa, farro, wheat, barley, chick peas. These were just seeds from the supermarket (fenugreek is sold as a spice). I continue to experiment. With supermarket seeds I have been unable to sprout mustard seeds, adzuki beans, and soya beans. This is probably due to the seeds, which are intended for cooking rather than sprouting. Each time that I rinse my sprouts I look them over and sometimes change the tray order because the top tray gets the most air but dries out faster than the lower trays. I usually place the lid partly over the top tray to control the humidity in the top, or place an unused tray on the top of the stack. Things I like about this sprouter: I don't need to secure a clean cloth or screen over a jar lid to drain excess water. Even if I don't fully drain the water, it will continue to drain into the bottom tray (no seeds). Easy to clean compared with the inside of a jar. When growing multiple different sprouts the four trays are a compact stack compared with having 4 jars.

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