Geo TZZ0933 "Geo Terradisiena Terracotta" Sprouter - Brown

Bought for my sister as a birthday gift. Item sadly arrived damaged. This was replaced with super quick speed and no fuss. Excellent customer service and a lovely item. Thank you. Would recommend.

This Terracotta seed-sprouter set is amazingly pretty - every bit as nice as the photos, and it is really good quality. Comes very carefully packaged, in the Italian brand box - and arrived in absolutely perfect condition.I read some of the reviews [below] - of people getting frustrated with seed getting stuck in the holes -there is a review below, from Basi - in Germany, who figured out how to use the seed sprouter effectively : Basi recommended using kitchen paper under the seeds on each of the trays (presumably a good quality kitchen paper, one that will not disintegrate when damp) - - and the genius tip from Basi and from one or two others, was to use a bit of Apple Cider Vinegar in the water when washing the terracotta trays, as some people had had trouble with mould forming. The ACV will prevent that. It seems the trays should be dampened before use, also - read those reviews from Germany, there are a lot of useful tips in those reviews - - there is a 'Translate this Review' button at the end of each one, that readily translates the review to English.I could not be more thrilled than I am with this set. Nothing about it not to love - - handmade, from Italy, the real thing. And its size makes it a really practical item even in a small kitchen. And it adds a touch of beauty to its corner.Thank you so much to "bavicchi" - the manufacturer : I am so delighted with it. Such great quality - Love it xxx

I purchased this last year and have Ben so so happy with the looks of it. Like a small Japanese garden in my home. Then, like some of the reviewers mentioned I got frustrated with taking the seeds out with a dreadlocks needle, time consuming and one of my needles broke in the process. A few months later, with regular use I noticed that mould started to grow, small white spores, I used ALL sorts of sprays including keeping the sprouter in the oven for a while, I'm aware of mould toxicity and no thanks to that. No matter what I did, the sprouter grew mould back again within days.So now, I don't use it. It sits on my window sil used as an ornament. I'll probably plant some succulents in it. Totally missed the point.So room for improvement? 1. Seller could include something for removing the fallen seeds, such as broccoli seeds which is what I sprouted the most foe their benefits. Can be innovative, like a sieve or something. 2. Definitely work on mould resistance, maybe coating it with something or at least warn people.I will NOT be buying another one. Thanks

I'm with most reviewers, it would be really nice if it was glazed. Oh the rustic look, yay! No, not yay at all. But is it functional? So far, it's doing ok. I've tried two different sets of seeds and the only one that really took was the alfalfa. In a different container, they get very green when in a clear glass with a mesh lid (so it spends the time in the light). In this one, they get no light, so they're all white. They're still tasty (though...I kind of think you get a stronger flavour with the ones in the light). Easy? Yeah, now the holes are small and the seeds smaller, so you might have to pick them out. From other reviews, I decided to cut a paper towel into quarters and place one piece in each layer and then put the seeds over. When you pour water over the top one (once they're stacked) the water trickles through the paper towels, which help to keep the seeds from the ceramic holes. Then empty the bottom reservoir. I haven't seen any mold (someone said to add a bit of vinegar when washing, but I haven't gotten that far yet).One thing I'll add is that when using a paper towel in each layer, if you lift the lid or layer it can stick to the paper towel and jolt everything. Not a killer problem, just something to watch and don't just rapidly pull up a layer when you want to take a look.

A lovely piece of kit, easy to use and very tactile, looks much smarter than other plastic ones. Customer service also excellent, friendly and efficient, I recommend them.

The item seems fragile, arrived with a cracked lid.

This type of sprouter, being terracotta, should be just right for small seeds, particularly mucilaginous seeds (the ones which clump and are 'sticky') - but this Geo sprouter just isn't.The seeds sprout unevenly, or not at all, and those that do sprout don't sprout particularly well.Cleaning up, as other reviewers have mentioned, is a nightmare. The small seeds stick to the sprouter and they stick inside the drainage holes. I have spent a lot of time just trying to clear unsprouted seeds from the drainage holes - frustrating to say the least.Some of the seeds (I've tried a whole range, everything from mixed 'salad' seeds to leek, broccoli, chia, radish, etc.) and I've just ended up spending a huge amount of time trying to get the sprouter parts clean - and nothing has sprouted properly. (All the seeds are organic and fresh.)I've also ended up with mould appearing in some of the trays - and I've never had this with terracotta before.Avoid - don't waste your money (and your time).