Which sprouting method works better for different seeds: a glass jar or a damp cloth? You sprout three types of seeds using both methods side by side: - Mung beans - Pinto beans - Radish seeds For the jar method you soak seeds in a wide-mouth canning jar. Drain and rinse two to three times per day. For the cloth method you spread soaked seeds between wet cotton washcloths in a flat bowl. Record when roots first appear in each setup. Jars resist mold better for longer sprouts. Cloth handles direct sunlight and needs no drainage system.