Miracle Exclusives Terra Cotta (Clay) Sprouter ME60

This sprouter is about 6 inches wide, if that. The dishes are about an inch high. You couldn't grow enough sprouts in one tray to make a meal. Also, the holes are too small for drainage and got plugged up, right away. And the drainage tray is only big enough to hold water from one tray. What a huge waste of money. Adding to my sprout master which I use to grow bulk sprouts for my chickens.

Another sprouter failure. You can't sprout mucilaginous seed any other way so I have one of these. It is the biggest pain in the butt ever. Small size, small yield and the holes are a nightmare. They don't drain and you have to get a paper clip or a needle to get them cleaned out. It's the pits. Don't waste your money.

I actually own the Geo Terracotta Sprouter (1/2 the price) but same concept, they look very similiar. I got my Geo Terracotta sprouter 1 year ago. It is lovely and not too big but produces a fair amount of sprouts. I use it all the time, esp. in winter during which it supplies our main source of fresh greens. It works great. The sprouts grow happily! Each tier has small holes to allow water to drain, these can get clogged when using small seeds, so I sprout on paper towels. The clay gets wet and stays wet awhile and that helps keep the seeds/sprouts moist without overwatering. The trays are harder to clean than plastic, but a toothbrush, soap, and elbow grease cleans it just fine. If seeds get stuck in the small holes you can poke them out. I soak the trays in mild bleach solution every other time I use it, then air dry to keep it sparkly clean. It has darkened a bit over the year of use but since it is untreated clay I expected that. Anyway, clay has varying levels of antimicrobial properties, helping to keep bacteria from growing on the surface of the clay. Bottom line, LOVE IT! AND BONUS - NOT PLASTIC!! (I won't sprout in anything else).

I just finished sprouting my first batch of sprouts with this sprout maker and I am really impressed. The sprouts grew thickly and happily into about two inch high green little guys! I have used a plastic sprouter in the past but this clay sprouter works better. Ths clay seems to hold moisture and that makes it easier to keep the sprouts damp without drowning them. Also, it looks so pretty on my countertop! Highly recommended for those of us that like sprouts and don't want to pay so much for them in the grocery store.