Victorio VKP1014 4-Tray Sproute - Manual (Page 5)

8. When starting a new crop of seeds, it is common for the growing trays
to not fully drain. This is by design. The extra water helps the seeds
germinate. However, once the seeds start to germinate, they release
organic compounds that break down the surface tension of the water
and the trays will fully drain. The more the seeds grow, the quicker the
water will drain from the trays.
Use Instructions
Make sure you have read all previous portions of the manual before
you follow the steps below:
1. Measure 1 tbsp of dry seeds per tray and soak (amounts may vary due
to seed size, see #6 in Helpful Tips). Depending on the size of seed,
soak for 3-8 hours. Usually, small seeds should soak for 3-4 hours,
and large seeds should soak for 6-8 hours. However, you can soak
any size of seed for as long as 12 hours, if desired.
2. Once your seeds have finished soaking, drain the soak water and rinse
the seeds thoroughly.
3. Take the basin tray and set it on a level surface.
4. Spread the presoaked seeds evenly into each seed tray you plan to
use. Stack the prepared seed trays on top of the basin tray.
5. Pour 2 cups of water (16-fl oz.) in the top seed tray. The water from
the top tray will siphon through automatically, from one tray to the
next, and collect in the basin tray.
6. Remember to empty the basin tray when top trays are completely
drained or before the next watering.
7. Be sure to water your seeds 2-3 times each day, making sure to rotate
the bottom tray to the top of the stack before each watering.
8. Once the water has drained, lightly rest the storage lid on the top tray
to keep the seeds from drying out.
9. Keep in mind, the water may not completely drain from all trays
during the first 2-3 days of sprouting (see #7 in Helpful Tips).
10. Do not set the sprouter in direct sunlight while sprouting. This
can overheat the sprouts and possibly even cook them.
11. It takes approximately 3-5 days for the sprouts to mature. However,
this is only an approximation and can vary. Cooler temperatures will
slow the growing process, and warmer climates can speed it up.
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