Handy Pantry Sprouting Kit with Mason Jar and Organic Protein Powerhouse Sprouting Seeds - Includes BPA-Free Strainer Lid for Wide Mouth Jars

I like this product, it grows sprouts well. It's a bit pricey considering you can buy the strainer lid seperately for around $4 and use it with any standard qt mason jar. Some have said that when using the separately bought strainer lid with their mason jars, it leaked at the threads. The lid fits tight and snug on this product.Also, this jar is square shaped so it won't roll when set flat, unlike some older mason jars.You need only barely cover the bottom with the sprout seeds to yield a full jar. A little goes a long ways. Placing them near sunlight (direct or indirect) when they are nearly fully sprouted will make them turn nice and green. I suggest buyers order both alfalfa and the sandwich blend.Pressing a finger on the strainer lid as you pour gets the last remaining water out faster. A thorough draining is key to a good crop, it uncoats each seed of water and allows it to "breathe."To de-husk my crop, I place a handful in a bowl of water and swish the crop around. Husks that rise to the top I scoop out along the side of the bowl, the remaining husks sink to the bottom. I lift out the sprouts and shake the water out or let drain on a plate. I store in partially open plastic sandwich bags, they last longer if they can "breathe" a little.

I tried this jar and lid first and it was great as a starter kit. Sadly, they did not include the seeds I wanted for me to try. (I grow alfalfa sprouts,the sprouts included do not seem to have those at all) The lid is great and the jar is fine but I recommend soaking off the label (does not peel off) so the sprouts can get more light when they begin to green, plus all the exposure to water makes the label begin to peel anyway. The directions were clear and easy to follow except they were covered up by another sticker which was a real pain but youtube videos helped. The only reason I give this 4 and not 5 stars is that I decided later to get a different set of lids that are nearly identical to this one and use my own mason jars. The lids are pretty much identical but the other set has slightly (very very slightly) larger holes on it's smallest mesh so the water drains better and it bets better air flow without letting the seeds escape when rinsing them so I use those lids a little bit more than this one but still would recommend.

I have had this jar for about a year and am very pleased with my purchase. I was a "sprouter" in my hippie days and used a jar with cheesecloth. This is much more user friendly.My only complaint is the sticky glue left after removing the label. It has been a year with multiple washings and the outside is still sticky so it cost the review a star. I know I could take some chemicals to it and get the glue to go away but I have chosen not to do that as it does not affect the lovely spouts I grow in it. Aesthetically it bugs me. Why not tie the label on as a tag or shrink wrap it and put the label on the outside?All in all I feel it is a good value for someone that is just starting to explore spouting.

This was a gift; I think it will be easy for my daughter to use and to clean. I finally gave it to her, after thinking I would use it myself. Good thing is, she has made us some wonderful sprouts! So good for us. A little expensive, but worth it.

In my younger days I used to grow sprouts in between paper towels. I recently wanted to get back to doing my own sprouts, but really didnt wantto go the paper towel route again. I researched a few styles and purchased this sprouter. I am quite pleased with the ease. I agree with the first reviewer that the hulls will not come out with the lid on, but it isnt difficult to add water and gently swish the sprouts. The hulls will float to the top for you to discard. I have my second batch of sprouts under way. I like it and would recomend this product. (No chance of paper towels drying up while your at work, and no need to mess with cheesecloth).

I bought the sprouting jar with lid and the seeds. Both the jar and the seeds came with instructions on how to grow sprouts. One set of the instructions was vague, but the other set work well. The seeds sprout well and require little attention other than rinsing and draining a couple times a day. The instructions say that when the sprouts are ready you can fill the jar with water and the seed hulls will float out the lid - the openings in the lid are too small for this but I just put them in a bowl of water and they float to the top. Otherwise great product and it works well.

At first my jar did not arrive and I let Amazon and the company know about it. The tracking said it was delivered but I never got it. The company not only made good on it, but threw in an extra jar which was very nice..no quesionts asked. I also got the seeds from the same company..big variety pack and have been really enjoying the sprouts. I eat lots of salads and they are a good addition. The jars are sturdy, work good and the sprouts grow pretty fast. They also throw in a big bag of alfalfa seeds. If you like to be healthy and eat well, would recommend.JanLos Angeles

I love having fresh sprouts for a sandwich instead of lettuce, But they can be expensive, and are not always available, or even very fresh when you get them from a store. The combination of this jar and the seeds is much cheaper than buying sprouts from the store, and I can have them on hand all the time. It is really simple to use, just soak the seeds overnight, and then rinse and drain the water from the jar twice a day. Within a couple of days, the jar is filled with fresh sprouts. If you use them regularly, then just start new sprouts. By the time you are done with the first batch, the next is ready to go.