A.Vogel bioSnacky Classic Germinator

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Turn your kitchen into a greenhouse! Discover how quick and easy it is to cultivate your own fresh and crunchy shoots and sprouts using an Original BioSnacky Sprouter and BioSnacky Seeds from organically controlled crops.

This medium seed sprouter is made from environmentally friendly acrylic. It consists of three trays for the germination of seeds, a tray for collecting water used to irrigate your seeds and a lid. With the 3 tier sprouter, you will be able to ‘sow’ your sprouts at staggered intervals – starting every 2 or 3 days. This allows you to have a more consistent supply of sprouts. As one tray of sprouts is ready for harvesting, the others will contain seeds just starting to germinate. Water the 3 tier germinator from the topmost tray 2 or 3 times daily and see the water drain through all trays via the specially designed plug which uses capillary action to make sure that all layers remain moist, feeding your seeds and sprouts.

The BioSnacky Classic Germinator comprises of:

1 flat lid - This ensures a consistently damp environment and protects seedlings from dust and other harmful external influences.
3 seed trays - Large, transparent seed trays enable you to cultivate up to three different types of seeds as the same time. Or, if you prefer, you may harvest continually by staggering the sowing of seeds.
unique ventilation slits - 3 ventilation slits in each seed tray and in the lid ensure that metabolic gases are completely discharged.
3 red drainage syphons - These special drainage syphons ensure a steady flow of water through the sprouter and a constant level of moisture.
1 water tray (base) - After seeds have been watered, all surplus water is collected in the water tray at the base of the sprouter.

The entire unit ensemble measures 20.5cm in diameter and 15cm in height. Each seed tray is 4cm in height.

Getting Started

1. Soaking/Rinsing - Due to the unique irrigation system developed for this germinator, seeds do not require soaking prior to sowing. Rinse lid, seed trays, water tray and desired seeds thoroughly under cold running water.

2. Sowing - Place the required amount of seeds on each seed tray with a tablespoon Do not exceed the recommended amounts or the growth of you seeds will be affected. When sowing very small seeds (alfalfa, fenugreek) place a piece of damp fleece paper in the seed tray first. Fleece paper is not required for large seeds (mung bean, lentil, wheat).

You can either germinate seeds in just one tray or in several trays simultaneously. In order to be able to harvest a fresh crop of shoots every day we recommend staggered sowing of seeds.

3. Watering - First water - Place the entire unit include the lid under running lukewarm water. Fill the top seed tray with water. As a result of the way the germinator has been designed, each seed tray will automatically be watered one after the other. Any surplus water will be collected in the water tray. Empty the water tray as soon as the water has drained through. This surplus water is ideal for use on indoor plants. As each tray empties check that the seeds are evenly spread in the tray.

Subsequent Watering - Each seed type has different watering requirements. Refer to the seed packaging for details. Please water with great care before the seeds have put out roots. Ensure seeds that have not yet germinated are thoroughly rinsed.

4. Placement - Place in a well lit spot not in direct sunlight at room temperature (18-22C).

5. Growing - Once seeds have germinated, the bottom of each seed tray needs only to be damp. Seeds should not lie in water. Empty the water tray as soon as the water has drained through. After the seeds have developed a significant filmy coating they need only be sprayed (misted) with fresh water.

Depending on the seeds watering requirements the water tray can either be kept empty or half full of fresh water. However this water MUST be changed every day.

6. Harvesting - Your live shoots and sprouts are ready for harvesting within 2-5 days; herbage plants - like wheatgrass - will be ready in 6-8 days (Refer to the seed table below for details).

After harvesting, clean your Germinator thoroughly with a mixture of water and vinegar and allow to dry naturally. The entire unit is dishwasher safe - top shelf only (up to 85C).

Contents - 1 classic germinator including 1 lid, 3 cultivation trays, 1 surplus water tray, 3drainage syphons, Instructions for use