The word alfalfa comes from the Arabic phrase, al-fac-facah which means father of all foods. Our Organic Alfalfa Seeds are ideal for sprouting at home. Soil AssociationIngredients: 100% Alfalfa seeds Country of Origin: Italy Botanical Name: Medicago sativa Alfalfa SproutsAlfalfa sprouts are the shoots of the alfalfa plant, harvested before they become the full-grown plant. Because they are so small, the sprouts contain a concentrated amount of calcium, vitamin K & vitamin C. Alfalfa sprouts are extremely nutritious! How to sprout alfalfa seeds 1. Add 1 tbsp of seeds into a wide-mouthed glass jar. 2. Cover the seeds with water. 3. Soak for 2 hours. 4. After 2 hours, rinse & drain seeds well, before returning them to the jar. 5. Cover the jar with a light piece of cloth. 6. Place the jar in a cool, semi-lit location. 7. Rinse & drain the seeds at every 12 hours or so. 8. After 4 to 6 days its time to give your sprouts a final rinse. 9. After rinsing, keep jar into the refrigerator. This will keep your sprouts fresh for up to 2 weeks. At Detox Trading we stock a large range of tasty & nutritious seeds, check them out here. This product has been tested for pesticides, artificial fertilisers, heavy metals, e.coli, yeast, mould, salmonella & foreign matter. This product contains no bulking agents, added sugar, palm oil or GMO. Allergen free from: Peanut, Peanut Oil Tree nuts Sesame Seeds Milk & Derivatives Eggs Fish Shellfish Soya Wheat & Gluten Sulfites Other Known Allergens Free from any GMO EU Regulation on nutrition & health limits us giving any nutrition or health claims on our products. This does not mean you can’t research your own information on the internet, concerning these products. Alfalfa Seeds - Organic