Sprouting chickpeas?

[ILiveInFlipFlops]

How long will it be before I see sprouts? It's been 48 hours now, and I don't see anything yet.

 

Also, how will I know if they're getting icky? I'm draining and rinsing every 6-8 hours, and they're not slimy at all, but they smell pretty beany when I open the lid to drain them. I'm a little worried about them going bad without my realizing. This is my first time sprouting anything but seeds to plant in the garden, so I'm a total newbie.

 

Thanks!

[OrganicAnn]

I've not sprouted chickpeas, but I have sprouted soy beans, alfalfa seeds, broccoli etc. It often take 2 to 4 days. The more often you change the water, the faster it goes.

 

Did you get your beans from a reputable place and were they intended for sprouting? Just asking because some seeds meant for planting are treated with anti-fungal chemicals that you don't want to eat.

[xixstar]

Funky obvious with smell or when they're super slimy - if you rinse often, this won't be an issue. And large seeds take a little longer in my totally uneducated opinion (I think I sprouted them before). :)

[ILiveInFlipFlops]

I've not sprouted chickpeas, but I have sprouted soy beans, alfalfa seeds, broccoli etc. It often take 2 to 4 days. The more often you change the water, the faster it goes.

 

Did you get your beans from a reputable place and were they intended for sprouting? Just asking because some seeds meant for planting are treated with anti-fungal chemicals that you don't want to eat.

 

They were just Goya-brand chickpeas, so they should be safe for eating, but they may be too old to sprout or something. Should the water be beany-smelling when I change it, or should it be completely odorless?

 

Thanks for the help so far :001_smile: