We put together this special mix of mild alfalfa and red clover, with just enough spicy radish to add lively flavor and texture to your sandwiches. But don't stop there! Try these sprouts in scrambled eggs, omelets, salads, and stir-fried with other vegetables—the culinary possibilities are limited only by your imagination!
Botanical Name: Medicago sativa subsp. sativa, Trifolium pratense, Raphanus sativus
Days to Maturity: 4–6 days
Family: ALFALFA and CLOVER: Fabaceae; RADISH: Brassicaceae
Native: RADISH: unknown; RED CLOVER: Africa, Asia, Europe; ALFALFA: W. Asia
Harvesting: Enjoy Sandwich Mix sprouts when the sprouts' small leaves turn green, usually 4 to 6 days after starting. Sandwich Mix sprouting seeds have hulls (the outer seed covering), which can loosen during soaking and rinsing. Although the hulls are edible, you may choose to remove them for better sprout flavor, or to reduce the chance of mold due to excess moisture. To separate the hulls, empty your sprouts into a large bowl and fill it with cool water. Move the sprouts around in the water disentangling the sprouts and loosening the hulls, which will float to the top. The hulls can then be skimmed or poured off. Remove any unsprouted seeds at this time, too. Rinse the sprouts once more and drain thoroughly so they are dry to the touch. (Excessive moisture reduces sprouts' storage life.) Your sprouts are then ready to eat or store.
