VIDEO: How to sprout beans at home

Looking for simple ways to grow your own food during the coronavirus lockdown?

Debbie Mitchener of local community organisation Cordwainers Grow shows you how she grows beansprouts at home:

Are you going to try this out yourself? Are you growing your own food while we’re in lockdown? Send us a pic of your efforts at editor@hackneycitizen.co.uk and we’ll share our favourites.

Here’s a quick update from Debbie on the progress of her sprouts:

For other grow-at-home options, Hackney Herbal founder Nat Mady has produced a video guide to sowing seeds such as lettuce and parsley.

If you’re in need of seeds, Citizen columnist and Cordwainers Grow’s Kate Poland has got you covered. She’s running a seed giveaway at Hackney City Farm.

Email Kate at hello@cordwainersgrow.org.uk with delivery requests, and to find out about the group’s virtual advice sessions.