Features:

  • SPROUTS READY IN 3-5 DAYS: Enjoy healthy sprouts for salads, sandwiches and soups
  • VARIETY: Grow multiple types of sprouting seeds at the same time
  • SEEDS STAY IN PLACE: Hydrophobic water flow method insures seeds won't move during germination
  • NO MORE SEED CLUMPING: Unlike what often happens with conventional irrigation systems
  • READY TO START: Instruction Manual and 1 oz. pack of Organic Alfalfa Seeds included
The best sprouting system I've ever used!

The word that comes to mind first is WOW! As a sprouter for many years, I can say that this system is so unique and effective, and it is SO easy to clean that I would give it 10 stars if I could! The sprouts grow well and store in the sprouter tray beautifully and the sprouts are beautiful instead of being in a tangled mess like you get with jar sprouters. But the single best thing about this system is how easy it is to clean. Anyone who has tried other sprouting systems knows the headache of trying to get the little seeds and roots cleaned out of the holes in the traditional sprouting trays. There are no such holes in this system, making it super easy to clean! Frankly, I don't understand how it works as well as it does, just looking at the design, but I'm not going to argue with what works like a dream!

Remarkably fine product. Even bought again. Fabulous sprouts.

This review is on the model 1200 sprouter, recently purchased, and does not concern previous models. I tend to review items only when they are particularly good or when they should be avoided and this sprouter is definitely one of the best. My previous experience has been with jar-type sprouters, which we never seem to be able to keep going for long, primarily due to issues with rinsing, drainage and yield. We have now had a couple crops of bean-type sprouts and the results have been very, very good. Based on the images supplied in the instructions we used about 1/4 cup of mung beans or 3/8 cup of (somewhat larger) adzuki beans, soaked for about 5-6 hours and then distributed amongst the four growing compartments. I have to admit that the quantities quoted would represent a slightly liberal interpretation of the sample images as we felt they appeared to be a bit too sparse based on our previous sprout experience. We rinsed the sprouts twice a day with about 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) of cool (not cold) tap water, which is ultimately caught in the bottom container. The majority of the water seems to drain through the four sprouting compartments in a few minutes, providing a rinse. At first, we were concerned about rot due to the amount of water that appeared to be retained in the sprouting compartments, but the results proved our fears groundless. As the seeds began to sprout, we continued to feel that we hadn't used enough of them, but in the last twelve hour period on the fifth day we were rewarded with a lush, full crop of sprouts. They had reached our favorite stage in which the tips of the first green leaves are emerging. They were so delicious I barely had time to measure the yield before they were consumed by family members. Four circular growing trays filled half of a gallon freezer bag or about 2 liters. These are the best results I have ever obtained from any sprouting method, and it was also the easiest. We are sorry we ever went back to store-bought sprouts. In addressing the negative reviews, I have to say that we have not tried it with smaller seeds such as alfalfa but I will update the review once we do. For now, we are busy growing yummy bean sprouts and have ordered a second Deluxe Seed Sprouter. Other than that, if you experience poor results, you need to be looking somewhere else for the problem; it's not with this product. If I thought I had bad soak or rinse water, at most I might treat it by boiling. As a biologist, the notion of "sterilizing" your seeds with chemicals or even vinegar in order to "prevent rot" leaves me cold. We sprout in the kitchen which is a constant 70F without nighttime dips. It's placed against the wall near a window so it has light, but is not in direct sunlight at any time. Can't even begin to address the review(s) that talk about "soil". Finally, we bought it for less than $20 and felt the price was more than fair for what we received.

Works like a dream, worth every penny

Highly recommend, works like a dream! With a little care and attention, it has been very easy to grow my own sprouts at home for much cheaper (and less waste) than if bought at the store! The 4-tier system allows you to grow multiple styles of seed at once while also starting new seeds at different times to make the process continuous. Following a few guidelines noted by other users and making a few changes myself- 1) Soak your seeds beforehand for the suggested time, if not longer. 2) When using smaller seeds (like alfalfa) make sure they don't clog the drainage holes. If they do pop them through with a toothpick and keep on sprouting. 3) When not actively watering/draining the sprouts, try to replace the green filtered lid with a see-through lid of your own. I've been using a tight-fitting glass lid from a sauce pot which allows A LOT more sunlight into the system, encouraging seed growth and inhibiting molds. 4) Use high quality seeds. I bought the 12-pack organic variety from The Sprout House and have so far been very very pleased. My suggestions to the manufacturer would be to make the lid a clear material, and to consider offering this in a full-glass option. I love how it looks sitting on my windowsill and would like to make it a more permanent fixture and would be happy to pay more for a nicer glass option.

Difference between the 1014 and 1200 model-both are great Growing & Seed recommendations

BOTH models are great products. The difference between the VKP1014 and the VKP1200 models is that the VKP1200 model includes the RESERVOIR LID which allows watering sprouts without displacing the seeds sitting in the top tray every time you water. The VKP1014 is exactly the same except it does NOT include the additional reservoir lid. I initially ordered the VKP1014 and then ordered the VKP1200 and I definitely like having the reservoir lid. The reservoir lid is what makes the VKP1200 "deluxe". Plus the lid and base of the Deluxe VKP1200 are green instead of white. BOTH models are great products. Generally speaking, for small seeds, the dry seeds will triple in size. So if you take 1 Tablespoon of small dry seeds, soak them over night, you will have about 3 Tablespoons in the morning. In the morning, after they have soaked over-night, I recommend starting with only 1 Tablespoon of the soaked seeds per tray. For example, if you measure 1 Tablespoon of small dry seeds and soak them over-night, then in the morning, you will end up with 3 Tablespoons of the soaked seeds. Next, to fill the trays, measure 1 Tablespoon per tray of the newly soaked seeds to fill three trays [3 tsp = 1T] or divide evenly among the four trays. Put another way, start out with 1 teaspoon of DRY seeds per Victorio tray you want to use and then soak according to instructions. After soaking, 1 teaspoon of dry seeds will now measure one Tablespoon due to expansion. Rinse two or three times per day, rotating the bottom tray to the top each rinse. Experiment to see how much of the soaked seeds works best for you for each tray. Sometimes only 1-1.5 teaspoon of soaked seeds is good. The main point is to not over-fill each tray with too many seeds. I use an Expo Dry-Erase marker or Wet-Erase marker to number each tray and write the time and date on the outside of each tray. If you get mold or smells, it could be due to such things as bad seeds, bad water, too many seeds, too much watering, too much heat, not rotating trays, or bad air flow.

Sprouting Made Easy ...

This Sprouter is amazing. The criteria by which I judge all produces is twofold; effectivity and efficiency. This product scores high in both categories. Years ago I sprouted alfalfa using the mason jar/cheesecloth method and cheesecloth layered in a pyrex baking dish. Both were kind of hit-and-miss methods; difficult to keep the seeds uniformly moist, thus germination was non-uniform and of low efficiency. Using the Victorio Sprouter I have had no trouble sprouting multiple batches of fresh and tasteful alfalfa sprouts and have returned to home sprouting. Just follow the simple directions and make sure to soak seeds before placing in the Sprouter trays, and most importantly water (don't re-use the drained water) at least twice a day to provide seeds with fresh water and keep them moist. However, I did find that uniformly spreading of seeds in the trays was somewhat tedious and tiring. So, me being lazy by nature and choice injected a mild amount of creativity into the situation. I found that by using an inexpensive Silicone Pastry Brush (which I obtained from Amazon and can be seen in the included pictures) and employing jabbing-type-motions I could easily and fairly uniformly spread/separate the seeds.

Terrific with a caveat...

This is truly a great little device, and it works perfectly if you know the most important trick, which is to use the correct amount of seeds per tray. Since the instructions are a little vague on this subject, here's my opinion based on trial and (wasted seeds) error. First, if you're using small seeds (like alfalfa), do not overcrowd the trays. Less is way better, or you'll have drainage problems and rot, which is what all the one star reviewers complain about. Second, shake the unit around a bit while the water is dripping down to prevent the seeds from clumping together. Give 'em room to drain. I've found, using broccoli seeds, that one teaspoon of dried seeds (pre-soaking) per tray seems to be optimal. Now, with smaller or larger seeds this may not be true, but I think it's a good guideline. Trick #2, and less important, is to give the sprouts a little sunshine when they're in their final hours. Helps green up the leaves a bit, and accelerates growth. Don't do this before the green shows or you'll risk drying out the immature sprouts. My $.02. Picture shows broccoli sprouts at 3 days, one teaspoon of seeds before soaking.

Two Months Use, and Still Sprouting Strong

Works just fine. My only wish is that it were about twice as big, so I could sprout more seeds at once. I have found I need to start a new tray about every 3 to 4 days, to keep me in enough sprouts for how often I eat them. I will soak about 1 teaspoon of broccoli seeds for about 12 hours (overnight) in a small bowl. Then I pour the bowlful of seeds and water into a clean tray and slosh it around to distribute the seeds evenly over the bottom of the tray. I then put those new seeds on top of a tray of already-sprouted seeds, add the green reservoir-tray on top and fill that about halfway with water. When I'm not starting a new tray, my watering procedure is this: First, I empty the bottom green reservoir down the sink, then replace it under the trays. Then I'll look into each growing tray to check the progress. Finally, I'll put the top reservoir tray (the one with holes in it) back on the stack and fill it about 3/4 with water. That's all there is to it, done twice a day. So far, I'm happy with the operation, but I wonder if the sprouts would grow taller if the trays were twice as deep.

Who would have thought chia pets were editable! This rocks - a husband's perspective

### UPDATED 6-5-17 This thing is amazing. Holding up great. Grows like mad. Dishwasher safe and still looks new. I love knowing how good they are for you. I now throw some vinegar or cider on them to add flavor. #### INITIAL POST Wow, this thing rocks, here is why. I did not realize how much fun growing green stuff would be. When my wife ordered this, I was like great, another “as seen on TV” item that will gather dust and take up space in our home – a little like in-laws. Well I was wrong, let me tell you my story. So, the wife soaks these seeds and then stacks these ugly green containers on the counter. The first time I was them, I cried, because it was another item on the counter and I have no say because the kitchen is ran and owned by the wife. Then within 5 days, all the sudden I had chia pets and full grown sprouts. I was far from excited to be eating greens. I said to myself, great, green items that look like hair with follicles and I am supposed to now eat them….. Then two weeks passed and all the sudden I was loving them! Every day I looked forward to seeing the chia pets growth and would just grab them and eat them as snacks. They were good and different types had different flavor. The best part is they grew with no effort. Well not really, I am a guy and also think my dirty pants walk themselves into the laundry basket. But the wife said they are near effortless and I take that as good! The reality is the sprouts are yummy and different types have different flavor, which rocks. The containers are well built and the process is easy. We wash the containers frequently and use them daily. After just 10 minutes setting them up and reading the directions, you’re ready to go! I give them a 10 out of 10. My wife does also. The kids, well that is a different story, they still stick their nose up to them and refuse to eat them, which is perfect because I don’t need 4 stacks of sprouts growing on my counter. 1 for me is enough 😊. Good luck! PS They are not chia pets, but they will give you flashbacks.

Smaller than I thought, but good!

I just received this today and it’s smaller that I thought. So I cleaned it up and put water in it to see how it would drain. I thought there were holes everywhere but it suppose to drain slow so ok. I’m soaking the seeds now so when they sprout I’ll update. Just a little update. Well, it seems that the holes are too small and may cause the seeds to go bad as I've read in some reviews. What Im doing now to mimic the jars is to drain the water out. The jars do the same thing but tipping them at a 45 degree angle and they sprout must faster. My seeds are sprouting in the kitchen crop trays but at slower rate. I'm draining the trays more now to see if this helps, will update more as a I go but so far so good. Update: I drained more of the water out when rinsing and just as expected the seeds started to sprout faster. I enclosed some picture and no smell either!👍🏿 Update: I enclosed another picture of my finished broccoli sprouts, in a window to let them get some sun and to green up and BAM!😁👍🏿

New version of the 4-tray seed sprouter is better than previous version

I really like this seed sprouter. I have the older version and bought this new version so I can grow more sprouts. I like the new version better- they have redesigned the "lid", so you add the water to the lid and the water drips into the trays. With the old version, you added the water to the top tray. Highly recommend.

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