Sprouting Chart made Simple!
Here is a soaking and sprouting chart that I created from years of practice. I have individually 
listed each nut, seed, grain and legume with their corresponding soaking and sprouting timeline. This chart should take the mystery away from the whole soaking and sprouting procedures and make the process very easy to understand and follow.
Soaking tip: I like to soak nuts and seeds in glass jars filled half with the raw nut or seed and then to the top with water, leaving about 2 inches from the top (they grow almost to the top) . I soak my grains and legumes in my cooking pots or mixing bowls, depending on how much I am making. With grains and legumes you don’t usually need twice as much water - at least 3-4 inches above the food or more with water.
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Seed |
Hours to Soak |
Sprouting Time (Days) |
Length of Tails (Inches) |
Times/ Day to Rinse |
Notes |
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Alfalfa |
6 ‑ 8 |
4 ‑ 6 |
1 ‑ 1 1/2 |
2 |
3 Tablespoons of seed fills an entire quart jar. Place in the sunlight for the last 1‑2 days, before harvesting |
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Clover |
6 ‑ 8 |
4 ‑ 6 |
1 ‑ 1 1/2 |
2 |
3 Tablespoons of seed fills an entire quart jar. Place in the sunlight for the last 1‑2 days, before harvesting |
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Garlic, Chive, Onion |
6 ‑ 8 |
4 ‑ 6 (By Itself) |
1‑1 1/2 |
2 |
Best if mixed with alfalfa/clover during soaking, in small amounts. Takes 6‑14 days if sprouting by itself |
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Fenugreek |
8 |
3 ‑ 4 |
1/2 ‑ 1 |
2 |
Pungent flavor, best if mixed with other seeds |
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Sesame |
3-4 |
1 day (optional) |
No tails |
2 |
Slightly sprout, but no tails |
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Sunflower |
4-5 |
1 |
0 ‑ 1 1/2 |
2 |
Sprout easily, often times with just soaking, will even sprout in the refrigerator If it sprouts too long, becomes bitter |
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Pumpkin (Papita) |
3-4 |
1 day (No visible sprout) |
No tails |
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Do not sprout at all |
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Almond |
6-8 |
0 |
No tails |
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Swells up and appears sprouted |
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Cashews |
6-8 |
0 |
No tails |
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Does not sprout. Rinse after soaking |
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Hazel Nut |
8 ‑ 12 |
0 |
No tails |
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Does not sprout |
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Macadamia |
8 ‑ 12 |
0 |
No tails |
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Does not sprout |
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Pecan |
8 ‑ 12 |
0 |
No tails |
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Does not sprout |
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Pine Nut |
2-4 |
0 |
No tails |
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Does not sprout. Soaking helps to break down their acid |
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Walnut |
8 ‑ 12 |
0 |
No tails |
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Does not sprout. Soaking helps to break down their acid |
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Legume |
Hours to Soak |
Sprouting Time (Days) |
Length of Tails (Inches |
Times/ Day to Rinse |
Notes |
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Adzuki |
12 ‑ 15 |
3 |
1/2 ‑ 1 |
2 ‑ 3 |
Small red bean from China |
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Black (Turtle) Bean |
24 |
2 |
1/2 ‑ 1 |
2 ‑ 3 |
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Garbanzo (Chick Pea) |
12‑15 |
2 ‑ 3 |
1/2 |
2 ‑ 3 |
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Lentil (Brown, Green, Red) |
12 |
2 |
1/4 ‑ 3/4 |
2 ‑ 3 |
Develop slight tails with even just soaking |
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Mung |
12 |
3 ‑ 5 |
1/2 ‑ 1 1/2 |
2 ‑ 3 |
Commonly known as “Bean Sprouts” |
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Green Pea |
12 |
2 ‑ 3 |
1/2 |
2 ‑ 3 |
Make sure and use whole peas |
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Pinto Bean |
24 |
2 ‑ 3 |
1/2 ‑ 1 |
2 ‑ 3 |
Difficult to digest |
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Soy Bean |
15 ‑ 24 |
2 ‑ 3 |
1/2 ‑ 1 |
2 ‑ 3 |
Most difficult legume to digest |
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Legume |
Hours to Soak |
Sprouting Time (Days) |
Length of Tails (Inches |
Times/ Day to Rinse |
Notes |
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Grain |
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Amaranth |
6 ‑ 8 |
2 ‑ 3 |
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Scotch Barley |
24 |
1 day or less |
May not have a tail |
2 |
Use only Scotch Barley and not Pearl Barley (It is unrefined) |
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Millet |
8 ‑ 12 |
2 ‑ 3 |
1/4 |
2 ‑ 3 |
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Oat Groats |
12 ‑ 18 |
2 ‑ 3 If unsteamed) |
1/4 |
2 ‑ 3 |
If steamed during process, will not sprout |
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Brown Rice |
24 ‑ 30 |
1 ‑ 2 |
1/4 |
2 ‑ 3 |
After soaking, place in a colander for sprouting |
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Rye |
18 ‑ 24 |
2 ‑ 3 |
1/4 ‑ 1/2 |
2 ‑ 3 |
Try mixing with wheat |
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Spelt |
24 |
2 ‑ 3 |
1/4 ‑ 1/2 |
2 ‑ 3 |
A type of wheat |
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Wheat |
24 |
2 ‑ 3 |
1/4 ‑ 1/2 |
2 ‑ 3 |
Spring wheat is soft and winter wheat is harder, which is better for sprouting |
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Quinoa |
8 ‑ 10 |
2 |
1/8 |
2 ‑ 3 |
Sprouts very quickly even while soaking |
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