Buckwheat Germinate – How it Works

If you want to germinate buckwheat at home, you can easily do this in your own kitchen. Spice up your breakfast with the sprouts. Buckwheat is particularly healthy with its minerals.

How to germinate buckwheat

To germinate buckwheat, you will need either a germination jar or a colander and a plate.

1. The amount of buckwheat grains depends on the container you want to germinate them in. The grains need enough space to spread when germinating. If you use a sprouting jar, only fill it a third full with buckwheat.
2. Rinse the buckwheat kernels briefly under warm water. Then fill either a drinking glass or the germination jar with cold water and soak the grains for between 20 to 60 minutes.
3. Discard the soaking water, rinse the grains again and let them drain. This can be done either through the sieve lid on the germination jar or with a kitchen sieve.
4. Let the grains germinate in a warm place. This should not be over the heater or in direct sunlight to prevent the grains from drying out. The germination process takes between six to eight hours.
5. To do this, simply leave the buckwheat grains in the sieve or sprouting jar and place them on a plate.
6. Moisten the grains regularly. If you use a germination jar, the grains should be rinsed two to three times with cold clear water. If you use a sieve, you have to keep a closer eye on the grains, as the surface is larger here and can dry out faster.
7. If you want to slow down the germination process, put the grains in the fridge. Here you can accommodate the germs for three to four days.
8. By the way: The slimy consistency of buckwheat is quite normal. This decreases with each flushing process.

How to use the buckwheat sprouts

Buckwheat protects the blood vessels with its many minerals. It prevents cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, and cancer.

• You can process the seedlings in bread or roll dough.
• Sprinkle the germs over your muesli, yogurt, or a fresh salad.
• If you want to make the buckwheat last longer, use either a dehydrator or your oven. Set the latter to 50 degrees and put the seedlings in for eight to ten hours.