Wheatgrass is rich in vital vitamins and elements that support a healthy, active body and mind. Try growing wheatgrass at home rather than purchasing it already juiced if you want to incorporate it into your diet on a regular basis. This article explains how to cultivate wheatgrass from seeds and how to maximize its potential once it reaches maturity.
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How to Grow Wheatgrass
Find a seed source
Wheatgrass seeds are available for purchase in packages. Alternatively, you might be able to find organic wheat seeds (sometimes known as wheat "berries") in quantity from a natural foods store.
Prepare seeds and pots
Soak seeds in water overnight. Fill pots with damp potting mix or seed-starting mix until they are within ½" of the top. After gently pressing any air pockets out of the soil, level the top.
Sow seeds
After rinsing and straining the soaked seeds, distribute them evenly on the planting mix's surface.
Good seed-to-soil contact is thus guaranteed
The seeds don't need to be buried.
Cover the pots with damp newspapers or paper towels to prevent the seeds from drying out
The pots should be kept out of direct sunlight and at room temperature.
Check the pots every day
Water the covering with a plant mister as needed to keep it moist. Every few days, look underneath; spray the soil if the surface is dry. In three to four days, the seeds ought to sprout.
Once the sprouts are about 1/2 inch tall, remove the cover and put the pots in a bright area.
Good spots include under grow lights or on a windowsill that receives some direct sunlight.
To keep the soil moist, check pots every day and water as necessary. Porous and shallow Shallow and porous pots may need a daily spritz.
Planting Tips
How and When to Plant Wheatgrass
The correct seeds are the first step in growing wheatgrass. Wheatgrass seeds are firm red winter wheat seeds, though they are also known as wheatberries. You can easily find wheatgrass seeds online or at health food stores. If you intend to eat the grass, you should acquire organic seeds from a seed supplier or agricultural supply store.
Fill a 1-quart glass container with the wheatgrass seeds. Rinse the seeds well by adding filtered room-temperature water, closing the lid, and shaking. Use a strainer or a tiny-holed lid to carefully drain the water. Cover the seeds with freshly filtered water after filtering.
Leave the seeds soaked at room temperature for eight to twelve hours. After that, strain and rinse the sprouts. Let the seeds lie in the drained but moist jar for another 8 to 12 hours, rinsing and draining until the roots form if there are no tiny white roots visible.