Sprouting while being Mobile

[KhepraEvolutionary]

Greetings All!!!
Many years ago I have sprouted beans and alfalfa before with marginal success. (smile)
As a vegetarian, I am researching the ability to sprout while remaining mobile. This is for those of US who still want to eat to survive, yet may not want to or be able to kill and eat animals without getting sick in a survival situation. Over the years with the talk for the need for protein in a survival situation and that the only way is that I will have to kill an eat some animals became unacceptable to me. Although it is an option I never ruled out. In a situation where evacuation is necessary remaining mobile for a period of time maybe essential for Self Preservation.
The Sproutpeople.com site is the best that I have come across so far in regards to sprouting while on the move.

Sprouting Seeds While on the Road

If anyone has used any of these products and can recommend any of these products please let me know.
Any comparable or better ideas about sprouting while being mobile are encouraged and welcomed.

[Ɔkyeame Kwame]

There aren't a lot of sprouters that travel well, but the ones that do make for a much nicer trip! The major limitations to sprouting on the road are timely Rinsing and Draining. Because we don't necessarily know our schedule (a good thing think us Sproutpeople) and may not be around water when our sprouts need it, it is perhaps a good idea to take seeds that are less demanding on our trip.
We take nuts, seeds, beans and grains when we go mobile, as they take less time to grow into an edible sprout and therefore require fewer Rinse/Drain cycles.
If you know you can manage to care for your sprouts every 8 - 12 hours you can easily grow leafy sprouts and brassicas too.
Here are the sprouters and seeds that will work best while on the road.
Eat More Sprouts + Grow More Often!

---

Seeds to Sprout
Bohemian Travel
Whether your traveling from point A to point B or wandering aimlessly, you can sprout these crops - even if your hiking!

These seeds are easy to sprout when life is un-scheduled:

Beans - Adzuki, Garbanzo, Lentil, Pea, etc.
Grains - Wheat, Barley, Kamut, Buckwheat Groats, Oats, etc.
Nuts and Seeds - Almonds, Pumpkins, Peanuts, Sunflower, etc.

---

Semi-Bohemian Travel
If you are living in a room while on the road, you can grow these crops too!

These seeds can work even for the wanderer, but generally sprout best when life is somewhat scheduled:

Leafy Sprouts - Alfalfa, Clover and Mixes
Brassicas - Broccoli, Radish, Mustard, Cabbage, etc.
Alliums - Garlic, Leek and Onion
Mung Beans - Big, thick Mungs generally require extra attention.

---

Turtle Travel
If you carry your home with you, or plan on staying in one place for over a week,
you can grow these crops too!

These seeds (as well as those listed above for bohemians*) will work if you are on the road and at home at the same time or if you have a long stay planned.

Grass - Wheat, Kat, Oat, Barley, etc.
Greens - Sunflower, Pea, Buckwheat, etc.
Micro-Greens - Arugula, Cress, Alfalfa & any other tiny seed.

---

Sprouters to Pack

Bohemians and Semi-Bohemians:
Easy Sprout

Easy Sprout has a snap on lid that allows for easy hauling. You can even attach it to your backpack by sliding into a fabric sock - or do as the inventor does - slide it into a nylon stocking - that's easy to tie on!
Hemp Bag

Bags can attach even easier to a backpack and you don't even have to open them to Rinse your sprouts! When at a hotel it as home hanging in the sink faucet, if we're Greening our sprouts while driving, it can hang from the rear view mirror. This is the sprouter we travel with!

Turtles and Business Sprouters:
Not just for Bohemians:
Easy Sprout
Hemp Bag


SproutMaster

The finest tray sprouter ever, SproutMaster want to sit on a flat surface while it helps your sprouts grow. We aren't big supporters of Greens and Grass grown without a planting medium (though it is possible in SproutMaster) but we don't care to travel with soil. Fortunately we now have two soilless mediums - Vermiculite and Baby Blanket. Though they each have their own strengths, it is a certainty that Baby Blanket is better for The Road. You can carry it easily and cut it to fit SproutMaster with any scissors.
The Tube

Heavy Duty plastic makes this a fine choice for stationary travelers.
Miniature Garden

It only takes a week to grow a small crop of gourmet Micro-Greens with the Miniature Garden, plus it is very small and easy to tend. If you are staying anywhere for 7 days you should take one - it's fun!

---

Sprouting Instructions
Choose the seeds you want to sprout and visit their Detail pages, print what you need, then decide on your sprouter by visiting their info pages and print some more, then make sure you understand the basics of sprouting and print more, if you need more.

---

Notes

* We certainly do not mean - and we aren't saying - that RV people can't be Bohemian! In fact, it is on our list of futures; to be Bohemian Turtles!

Here is a printable version of this page