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I don’t have troubles with beans they sprout very well. I soak them for 12 hours or more, I think that garbanzos sprout better outside cupboard (but don’t know why…) but with no direct light.
I’ll make some garbanzos sprouts today (they have been soaking for 15, I think…) with a different kind of garbanzos, if I see something “strange” I’ll tell you.
Better if I explain more exactly wht I do, perhaps it helps.
I soak beans for a LONG time (12-15 hours) in a LOT of water.
After that I wash them well with water, rinse well, live them outside cupboard but NOT in a sunny place.
I wash them twice a day with a lot of water (not just “throw” a cup of water and rinse) and rinse them well.
My garbanzos are sprouted in only 2 days or so.
Good luck!
You need to check they are not past their sell by date or they will not sprout properly and smell instead. Also, rinsing twice a day in hot weather.
We sprout lentils regularly with not problems. Like anngoingraw says, a good long soak to start and then regular rinces. Sometimes beans are more difficult if they are old. Pull out the ones that haven’t sprouted. They’ll contibute to your problems.
Thank you very much for your help! Im trying today with white beans, I soaked them for 10 hours, and they did not smelled bad, lets see what happens next ^^