EasyGreen EQMV sprouter

by Easygreen

Product Features

• Complete with Mist Generator
• Watering Timer - Just add water and seeds
• 5 sprouting cartridges
• Collection pan, and Drain tube
• 2 Year Manufacturers Warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 18 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000PDBA4C
• Item model number: EQMV
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,123 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

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108 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every busy moms dream!!!!!, May 14, 2007

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Wendy C. (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

I've sprouted for years and I've bought every gadget to do it with, sprout bags, jars with screen lids, square sprouters, round sprouters... However now that I'm a mom with 2 small kids and I'm trying to juice and make meals from scratch etc. - there just isn't the time to remember to rinse and drain and all that stuff. My stuff was going bad when I'd 'forget' a rinse and then it was all a waste!!!

THEN I found the EAsygreen. At the time I couldn't afford the price (wow they have REALLY come down in price) so I bought 2 used ones online from a nice woman who was moving to Belize or something. Anyhow, I have to say it is SO SO SO SO easy.

Yes at first you think these plastic things are not very 'durable' - hey even I think they look chinzy but NEVER judge a book by its cover!! these used ones have lasted me 2 years now and so far so good.

I don't have the counter space in the kitchen no the desire to get all fancy with the hook ups (ok who am I kidding I don't know how)... so I put them on top of one another on the buffet inside the front door. I run a drainage hole from each of them into a clear gallon glass jar. you fill the reservoir at the back with the water (or water and peroxide or water and colloidal silver) and then set the timer that comes with it so that it automatically comes on at the preset times to 'water' the sprouts. The excess drains away into the drainage jar. Being near the front door in a clear jar I never forget to dump it and I fill it before I go to bed at night.

I found that I was making way too many sprouts... but it costs pennies to make so I didn't mind giving some to the chickens or dogs. As mentioned in another review you simply fill one small tray with seeds (no soaking necessary or anything) and place in the unit. Next day shift that one over and put in another one. I usually alternate clover, alfalfa, sandwich booster etc. By the 5th day the ones at the far left are now ready and I just keep adding a new tray each day. If you get too backed up with sprouts I insert a blank tray instead of one with seeds in it. Also I found the sprouts keep at least a couple days in the fridge and I just use the little tray it grows in and pop it in the fridge. This way I still can keep track of my days without having to write it all down. I tried wheatgrass in it with moderate success, but now I have purchased the actual wheatgrass tray for the easygreen and I'm going to see how that works ;-)

All in all this is the BEST, ok well I think the Vitamix was but 2nd best investment I've ever made... ok well it's above my juicers (I have an Acme, 2 champions and a jack lalane) And I should also note if you are pressed for time and a busy mom and can't figure out how to fit in juicing for your family buy the jack lalane. For $200 this cheap juicer is the answer to your prayers!!! LOL It really is just like the infomercial. I can juice and be cleaned up in 3 minutes AND my 5.5 year old can do it all by himself. The chute is so big I don't have to cut everything into itty bitty pieces. I figured even if it got us through a winter (less colds and flus etc) then it was worth it- it's 3 yrs old now and paid for itself a long time ago. Yes, I know the juicing gurus will say it doesn't produce as good a juice as the NOrwalk or greenpower etc. but hey at least I'm DOING it, it's gotta be better then not doing it ;-) When my kids are older and we have more time- we can go back to using a better juicer but for now whatever makes it possible to eat better and get more nutrients in our diet! I don't claim to sprout or juice everyday LOL... but I typically sprout for 4-6 weeks, take a break and then jump back in again. I do what I can with a busy household! LOL

We use the sprouts in smoothies for the kids, on burgers etc. I found that introducing them young enough seems to really help in their acceptance of them ;-)

hope this helps someone!

from Wendy, a busy mom in Canada

84 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An investment in time and money, January 29, 2008

By 

Penny - See all my reviews

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I know sprouts are really healthy and I always liked them. Then I got wary after all the bad press about the e coli and and the molds, etc. So when I saw this product I figured it was a good solution. The unit is pretty big. The idea is that it will be sitting on your counter next to the sink. It is about 18" X 22" X 8". You can put several on top of each other for growing sprouts or wheatgrass. You need an outlet nearby to accommodate the timer. You can hook it up to your sink to take advantage of the automatic water feed from your faucet. There is also a plastic tube for the discharge water that would go into your sink. However, I didn't want this big plastic thing on my kitchen counter so I have it in the corner of the living room where we rarely are. Daily, I fill the container compartment with water and empty a gallon jar I have that holds the discharge hose. The unit itself runs on 7 timed intervals during the day for about 15 minutes each cycle. Initially, it mists the sprout seeds and eventually the mature sprouts that are on 4 trays. Each day you rotate the trays, not a big deal. In about 5 days you have edible sprouts. Each week you have to disinfect the machine. You need to clean the compartment where the seeds are and then fill the water compartment with 4 TBSP of bleach (or peroxide)and let the mister run for 2-3 hours. Then they ask you to add an additional 2 liters of water and let it run until the compartment is empty. This minimizes the risk of contamination. The air filter needs to be changed every 2-3 months depending on dust. Then 3 times a year a periodic cleaning is required. You unscrew the mist generator and clean the impeller shaft holes. They recommend scrubbing the machine inside and out preferrably in the bathtub. If you intend on stopping the use of the machine for 2 days or more, the water vapor accumulated in the mist generator area may lead to rust and malfunctioning. You need to empty the water from the tank, remove the air filter and using an air dryer, blow hot air thru the air intake area for about 3 minutes. Make sure the water compartment is dry. So basically, sprouting the seeds is the easy part but there is maintenance involved on the machine. You are not going to plug it in and forget about it forever. On the other hand, if you want healthy sprouts it beats my "rinsing the jar" method hands down, especially in the humid weather. It takes a little time each day, no time if you hook it up to your sink. I would say it is worth it to have the fresh sprouts.

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing machine!, January 27, 2007

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C. Laliberte "Mystique" (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This EasyGreen automatic sprouter is an amazing machine! I had used the jar method with mixed results. My busy schedule prevents me from being able to attend to sprouts as needed. I decided to invest in an automatic sprouter. I am very happy with this unit. It was a good investment. I personally feel that it is worth every penny.

The set-up was easy, thanks to the clear directions provided in the manual. It is very well built. It allows you to connect several units together if you wish to expand its sprouting capacity. It is made of a few components which can easily be replaced when they wear-out without having to purchase a new unit.

The unit is connected to a timer (provided) which activates the mist generator for 15 minutes at a time. I followed their suggestion to set up the timer for 7:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm, 10:00pm and 2:00am. This has produced wonderful results! You can set the timer to a different schedule if you wish.

I put my automatic sprouter next to my kitchen sink which makes drainage very easy. I had to fill the 5 liter reservoir manually every day until I decided to purchase the Automatic Water Filling System (AWFS). This accessory can easily be added (you have to purchase it directly from EasyGreen). It makes sprouting even easier than before.

The unit comes with one big tray (for sprouting a great quantity of one thing) and 5 smaller elongated trays that can be used together(each tray grows about 2 cups of sprouts) I put seeds in tray #1 and put it in the growing compartment of the machine. The next day I seed tray #2 and put it in the compartment next to try # 1. So on and so forth with each of the 5 trays. On the 5th day, tray #1 is ready to be harvested. I then re-seed it and put it back in the machine. I also sprout beans and greens which have a different growing period. (I keep track on a piece of paper of the type of sprout I am growing in each tray and what day it will be ready for harvest). This unit basically allows you to sprout something different everyday.

The EasyGreen gives you the option to sprout hydroponically or in soil. I have not tried the soil option yet.

I am totally impressed with this unit and I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in purchasing an automatic sprouter.