The Dirt Diva Diaries Series · Book Four
From the Files of the Dirt Diva Diaries
The Growing Sprouts and Microgreens Book
“Fresh food from your kitchen counter in less than a week. No garden. No outdoor space. No waiting for the right season. Kevin made sure every word of the food safety section is correct. I made sure the rest of it is actually fun to read.”
Available on Kindle and in paperback
Sprouts and microgreens are the fastest way to grow your own food that exists. You’re harvesting in days, not months. You don’t need a yard, a patio, or even a south-facing window. You need a jar, good seeds, and about two minutes a day.
The catch — and it’s an important one — is that sprouts are raw food grown in warm, moist conditions. That’s also the environment that certain bacteria love. Kevin Mansoor, CNP covers the food safety science thoroughly so you understand exactly what practices matter and why, and you can grow sprouts and microgreens with complete confidence in what you’re eating.
Beyond the safety foundation, this book covers everything: which seeds to sprout, how to grow microgreens in trays, the equipment that actually makes a difference versus the stuff that’s just marketing, and how to get from your first jar of alfalfa to a full rotating crop of nutritious fresh food that costs almost nothing and takes almost no time.
The catch — and it’s an important one — is that sprouts are raw food grown in warm, moist conditions. That’s also the environment that certain bacteria love. Kevin Mansoor, CNP covers the food safety science thoroughly so you understand exactly what practices matter and why, and you can grow sprouts and microgreens with complete confidence in what you’re eating.
Beyond the safety foundation, this book covers everything: which seeds to sprout, how to grow microgreens in trays, the equipment that actually makes a difference versus the stuff that’s just marketing, and how to get from your first jar of alfalfa to a full rotating crop of nutritious fresh food that costs almost nothing and takes almost no time.
What’s Inside
Food safety fundamentals — what the risks actually are, which practices eliminate them, and why seed source matters more than most people realize
Sprouting basics — the jar method, the tray method, the rinse-and-drain rhythm that keeps every batch clean and productive
Seed selection — which seeds sprout reliably, which have the best nutrition, and where to source seeds that have been properly tested
Microgreens from seed to harvest — growing medium, tray setup, lighting, watering, and the harvest window that gives you peak nutrition and flavor
Troubleshooting — mold, poor germination, slimy sprouts, and every other thing that can go wrong and exactly how to fix it
Storage — how long sprouts and microgreens keep, how to store them to extend shelf life, and the signs that tell you something is past its prime
Using your harvest — which sprouts work where in the kitchen, how microgreens elevate any dish, and how to build them into your daily eating
Scaling up — moving from one jar to a continuous rotation so you always have fresh food ready without more daily effort
This Book Is For You If…
✓You want to grow your own food but don’t have outdoor space or the right season for a traditional garden
✓You’re curious about sprouts and microgreens but want to understand the food safety side before you start
✓You’ve tried sprouting before and had inconsistent results — batches that worked and batches that didn’t, and no clear idea why
✓You want fresh, nutritious food that costs almost nothing and takes almost no time
✓You want the real information from a CNP, not just a blogger who owns a jar
🎁 Six Free Resources Included
Grab the book and you’ll get access to the full companion resource library — no extra cost, no extra hoops.
Safety Protocol ChartThe practices that matter for food safety — in one clear reference
Save Your Seeds GuideThe five biggest sprouting mistakes and exactly how to avoid them
Sprout Growth TrackerTrack your batches so you know what works in your kitchen
Sprout Seed Mixing MenuFlavor and nutrition combinations worth growing together
Sprout Nutrition ChartWhat’s actually in what you’re growing — the numbers that matter
Sprout to Plate MenusHow to use your harvest in real meals, every day of the week
When You Can’t Be in the Garden — Try This
Some days the garden has to wait. When it does, our Sanctuary Slow TV channel brings the unhurried beauty of the outdoors right to your screen — no narration, no agenda, just the sights and sounds that make you remember why you started growing things in the first place.