Automatic
Sprouter Comparison Chart
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Fresh Life Sprouter |
Fresh Life Sprouter with Extra Barrel |
EasyGreen Sprouter |
| Picture |
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Dimensions
of unit |
13.58" High
11.22"Wide
11.22" Long |
20.35" High
11.22"Wide
11.22" Long |
7"
High
18" Wide
24" Long |
| Shape of Unit |
Cylindrical |
Cylindrical |
Rectangle |
| Total Growing Area |
98.87 square inches |
296.61 square inches |
225 square inches |
| Cost per square inch |
$1.62 |
74 cents |
1.02 cents |
| Growing Area dimensions |
7.22" Diameter
Circle |
7.22" Diameter
Circle |
15" x 15"
Square |
Grows Hydroponically
(Using Water Only) |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Can use soil in machine? |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Oxygenates Sprouts |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Recirculates Same Water |
YES |
YES |
NO |
| Requires bucket or sink to drain
rinse water |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Manual Fill |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Automatic Fill |
NO |
NO |
OPTIONAL* |
| Uses Sprinkler System |
YES |
YES |
NO |
| Uses Misting System |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Must Change Water Every 1-2 Days |
YES |
YES |
NO |
| Removable Growing Trays |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Expandable? |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Dishwasher Safe? |
No |
No |
YES |
| Replacement parts available? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Warranty Length |
1 Year |
1 Year |
2
Years |
| Where Manufactured |
Korea |
Korea |
China |
| YOUR PRICE |
$159.95 |
$219.93 |
$229.80 |
| RETAIL PRICE |
$179.95 |
$259.97.99 |
$239.80 |
| SAVE |
$20.00 |
$40.04 |
$10.00 |
Frequently asked Questions about Automatic Sprouters:
How much is shipping?
Shipping depends on the weight of the sprouter and your zip
code. To get an estimate, proceed to the web page of the item and enter your zip
code in the space provided and click "go".
What is the primary difference
between the freshlife sprouter and the easygreen sprouter?
The easygreen sprouter uses a patented misting
system that oxyigenates and mists the sprouts. This has been shown to decrease
growing time. The Fresh Life simply has pump that pumps water and sprays it onto the
sprouts.
Which sprouter do you prefer?
We prefer the easygreen sprouter. It
oxygenates the sprouts, which can decrease the growing time, it also does not recirculate
the water, it is also easier to clean.
With either of these sprouters can I
enjoy fresh sprouts every day?
Yes, the easy green sprouter has been designed
with 5 cartridges. Basically you can fill one cartrdige with seed today, and the
next cartridge tomorrow, and keep adding seeds the following day. In just 5 days,
the first cartridge will be ready, then refill that with seeds, then the 6th day, you will
have the 2nd day's cartridge ready, etc, etc.. The Freshlife does not have the
capability to do this.
Do you reccomend purchasing an
automatic sprouter or using the sprout jar or sprout bag method?
It depends. If you can handle the TLC (Tender Loving
Care) of growing your sprouts manually, I would reccomend doing it, and not
purchasing a automatic sprouter and investing in a good sprout book, that will
explain how to grow sprouts. If you don't have the time or want to grow a large
quantity of sprouts, I would reccomend an automatic sprouter.
What is the difference in the
quantity that a single easygreen cartridge will grow compared to a standard size sprout
jar?
A cartridge should supply 4 to 6 coffee mugs of sprouts which is
more then one standard sprout jar.
Do the automatic sprouters provide
enough light?
The EasyGreen top is completely clear to provide enough natural
light for all sprouts with the exception of green such as sunflower and wheatgrass. Greens
require direct sun for 1 or 2 days in order to get good chlorophyll. Greens should be
removed from the machine before maturity and placed in a sunny location for greening. All
other sprouts are very sensitive to light and ambient light will suffice.
Can either automatic sprouter be
hooked up to the plumbing so it will automatically fill?
The fresh life sprouter can NOT be hooked up to automatically
fill. The water MUST be changed every day or two. There is an optional kit
(available from the manufacturer) of the easygreen that can be purchased so you can hook
it directly into a sink so it can automatically fill. This is a kit that should be
installed by a handyman or plumber, or a person experienced with DIY work.
Will either sprouter produce enough
wheatgrass so I can juice a few ounces each day?
No, neither machine will not do that.The easygreen will
produce about 6-10 ounces of juice every 9-10 days. If you purchased several
easygreen machines, you would be able to. At best, the easygreen on a "rotating"
tray basis would produce from about a half ounce to almost a full ounce a day under
optimal conditions.
Do you reccomend purchasing the
easygreen sprouter or using the soil method for growing wheatgrass?
That would depend on how much wheatgrass you needed, and what
kind of time you wanted to put into growing wheatgrass. I believe that the easygreen
makes growing wheatgrass much easier, but only one easygreen does not yield that much
wheatgrass. Growing in soil, is relatively cheap, and easy, but will take your time,
care, and tender loving care. If you do choose to grow in soil, I would reccomend a
good book on wheatgrass that will help troubleshoot should you run into problems.
The book is: Wheatgrass: Nature's Finest Medicine, and available at present time at our book sale.
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