Cruciferous Sprouts

Cruciferous sprouts harvested at three days old have phytonutrient concentrations that vastly surpass those of mature plants. A small amount of cruciferous sprouts added to a salad is sufficient to deliver disproportionate health effects due to high active-compound density. Commercial availability of cruciferous sprouts has been inconsistent since the late 1990s patent controversy. Broccoli and cauliflower sprouts are the primary varieties with documented sulforaphane levels. Cruciferous sprouts can be grown at home in a small container without soil or sunlight.