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To: Diana in Wisconsin

How long do you pre-soak them?

I’ve seen seed packages that say *DO NOT PRESOAK*.

I do it with my snow peas since I get that crop in so early. It really makes a big difference with them.


499 posted on 06/22/2025 11:39:42 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus)
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To: metmom

I don’t know the exact timeline - it probably depends upon how warm it is in your house in general or where you’re sprouting the beans.

A sunny window would be warmer than not, but then windows are a lot more energy-efficient than they used to be. Remember when refrigerators always had a ‘warm’ top to them? I miss those days, LOL! GREAT germination rates on ANYTHING I had on the top of the fridge. No heating mats needed! ;)

I can’t imagine it would take more than a week for green beans to sprout. Mung Beans sprout that fast when I make sprouts for salads and sandwiches, though they are a smaller bean.

The ‘do not soak’ may be for beans that have been treated with an inoculant.


505 posted on 06/22/2025 6:14:50 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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