Seeds for Sprouting

[Timbersmom]

Anyone have a good supplier for seeds to sprout? I've been using sproutpeople.org (big bird mix) and I love it. But the shipping costs are killing me! I was wondering if there are any other good suppliers out there... Thanks!

[Jayd]

Hi, this is what we have used for years, TOP's, you can sprout it, feed it out of the bag, no problem. There Treat is really good, I eat it, we get 2 bags, 1 for me, 1 for the birds,, it's human safe and organic.....http://totallyorganics.com/categories.php

[Timbersmom]

Great thanks! I'll check it out

[Greywings]

I bookmarked that one, Thanks Jayd.

[Jayd]

There pellets are good and safe, they have some alfalfa in them, not all parrots like alfalfa, if they did, these pellets would be the best pellets available....

[Myshelf]

What do you think about the China Prairie Company seeds for sprouting? This is what I'm currently feeding as it was recommended by the breeder.

[Timbersmom]

Interesting website there Myshelf. I can't find where they list what seeds are in their sprout mix though?

[Spinner]

Timbersmom, you should be able to find a quality, preferably organic food store and pickup bulk beans and seeds. I go to Whole Foods or Trader Joes. They are LOT cheaper than specialty sprouting kits and stuff, they are likely to be fresher, and no shipping added on. Look for the bulk/non-packaged section for:

 

• Legumes/peas (pea, lentils, mung beam, soybean, etc)
  
• Cereals (wheat, barley, quinoa, rye, buckwheat, rice)
  
• Cabbage (cabbage, broccoli, radish, mustard
  
• Onions and leeks
  
• Vegetables (spinach, lettuce, lemon grass)
  

I sprout in non-wax paper cups (like the dixie bathroom cups) and get a consumable/trashable container to serve them up in. And save a cup or two for yourself.

[Timbersmom]

Thanks Dave! I live in a rural area. We don't have either of the stores you mentioned, only Kroger and Save-A-Lot (and the ubiquitous Walmart of course). I will make a point of checking that out next time I make a trip "to the city" though.

[Spinner]

You can always ask your local grocer manager to get things special for you. They don't charge extra and love knowing they can sell stuff immediately when it comes in. Take a list in and ask what they can do for you. I do it regularly with our Kroger store with good success.

[Myshelf]

Interesting website there Myshelf. I can't find where they list what seeds are in their sprout mix though?

 

They have two different seed mixes:

AFD-Psittacine: Hulled Sunflower Seed, Whole Yellow Corn, Whole Oat, Brown Rice, Hi Pro Wheat Berry, Whole Green Pea, Garbanzo, Mung Bean, Buckwheat, Millet, Fenugreek, Pumpkin Seed, Sesame Seed, Quinoa, Radish Seed, Mustard Seed, Red Clover Seed

and AFD-Micrograin: Triticale, Rice, Millet, Alfalfa, Fenugreek, Buckwheat, Fennel, Flax Seed, Dill Seed, Sesame Seed, Amaranth, Quinoa, Mung Bean, Radish Seed, and Red Clover Seed

[Timbersmom]

Ah, thanks!