French Mix, Sprout Seeds

French Mix Sprouting Seeds Seed

Clover, arugula, radish, and dill create layered flavor
Nutty sprouts finish with a pleasantly spicy kick
Fast growth delivers crisp texture without a long wait
A versatile favorite for sandwiches, salads, and garnishes

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Mix

Days to maturity

5 Days

Sun

Full Sun

About French Mix, Sprouting Seeds Seed, Sprouting Seeds Seed

The French Mix is a delicious mix of clover, arugula, radish and dill that has a nutty flavor with a slightly spicy kick. This mix is fast growing with a crispy texture that tastes great on many meals. The French Mix is our most popular sprout mix!

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

No Soil

Days to Germination

2 Days

Plant profile

Maturity

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Life Cycle

Annual

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

7,785

Seed Type

Seed

Before Planting

Use seed specifically labeled for sprouting, potable water, and a thoroughly cleaned and sanitized jar, tray, or sprouter. Work in a clean area away from raw foods and standing water. Review the seed’s soaking time before starting, discard damaged seed, and sanitize seed when recommended for food-safety risk reduction.

Planting

After the crop-specific soaking period, drain sprouting seed thoroughly and spread it evenly in the sanitized sprouter. Rinse with potable water at the recommended frequency, draining completely after every rinse so seed never sits in standing water. Maintain the temperature and light conditions appropriate for the crop. Sprouts are harvested as a dense batch and are never thinned.

Watering

Rinse sprouts with potable water at the crop-specific frequency, usually two or more times daily. Drain completely after every rinse; standing water and excess warmth encourage spoilage and microbial growth.

Fertilizer

Do not fertilize sprouting seeds. The seedlings rely entirely on nutrients stored within the seed, and added fertilizer creates unnecessary food-safety and contamination concerns.

Harvesting

Harvest sprouts when they reach the desired crop-specific length and development stage. Complete a final potable-water rinse, drain extremely well, remove excess hulls when appropriate, and refrigerate promptly.

Tips

Sanitize equipment between every batch and use seed specifically labeled for sprouting. Rinse with potable water, drain completely, refrigerate promptly, and discard sprouts showing slime, discoloration, or unpleasant odor.

Pests & Diseases

Sprouting conditions also favor Salmonella, pathogenic E. coli, and other microbes that may already be on seed. Use only seed produced for edible sprouts and follow validated sanitation procedures. Clean equipment and potable water do not guarantee safety; refrigerate promptly, discard slimy batches, and cook sprouts for greatest risk reduction.