BeStrixed

Okay, I got mixed results; I’m not happy with it

It all started well enough…

No need to soak — that’s good — just place 1 Tablespoon of small seeds of choice (or 3 TB for larger seeds, such as bean) into each tray; stack them atop the bottom bowl catcher; and pour the pint of water into the top tray only:

Water pours slowly through the filter (red) steadily into tray below, watering those seeds, then into the third tray, emptying into the bottom catcher (discard that water when done filtering):

Here they are on Day 3; By this time, I was worried because it’s barely noticeable that they’re okay. The nice foggy ‘green house’ is hopeful:

Whew. Day 4 — looking good:

…and it’s time to water again (only requires watering twice — days 1 and 4); same procedure — top compartment only. I used some kelp this time:

Nicely flowing into the next tray:

Yikes! It can get stuck! It may clog at the filter and stop flowing; so it needs to be watched or the seeds will drown:

You have to wiggle ‘n’ twist the little red knob which is the filter, to get it moving again…okay, now it’s dripping:

Day 5!! Awesome looking…

But it’s short-lived: Upon lifting the lids…

ICK!

Those black thingys are not makin’ me happy…

Now, the visibly moldy sprouts were in the third layer compartment (bottom one); so, perhaps the top two…

YES!

They look great…

So I decided to green those anyway (I love how they grow toward the sunshine!) …

BUT, you know, I just didn’t feel right…so I chucked ‘em . I didn’t trust that they were okay. Granted, I’m a bit leary from propoganda against alfalfa (of which clovers are a family member); but I always say, “WHEN in doubt, throw it out!”

I read that this happened to some of the dissatisfied consumers who reviewed the Biosta. I do think, however, that it’s possible the kelp may have contributed — not sure; with the 3 days of no fresh air, all the moisture in that atmosphere… I may give it another go…sometime. Perhaps winter.  I did clean and sanitize the container and all the parts before I started; so, I doubt that was an issue. If I attempt it again, I’ll try it without the kelp and see what happens.
Frankly, I’m not thrilled with sprouting — or doing ANYthing — on or in plastic; so, I’ll probably not use this either way.
To the donation bin! Most likely

Pox