Growing Wheatgrass



You might have heard of the many health benefits of wheatgrass juice as it is slowly gaining popularity among the juice-drinkers. Also, it is possible for you to grow your own wheatgrass from your own home because it is very easy to take care of. We will list down the steps on growing wheatgrass properly so that you will be able to prevent the destruction of molds.

Most gardening stores don't usually sell high-quality wheatgrass and it might also be hard to buy one from them. Most people choose to buy their wheatgrass online and in rare organic health stores because they are assured of the quality. Once you get your fresh bunch of wheatgrass seeds, now's the time for you to get some lessons on growing wheatgrass.

The first step in growing wheatgrass is to immerse your seeds in water for not more than eight hours. As the soaking period approaches, start preparing a 10x20 seed tray with a depth of not more than 2 inches to give your wheatgrass room to grow. After this, you can now start adding damp compost, peat moss, and a highly-recommended organic grower that will speed up your plant's growth.

Next step would be draining and rinsing the seeds twice. When you spread the seeds all over the soil, make sure that the seeds are close, almost touching each other without overlapping. The peat moss shouldn't be too moist so that it won't hinder your growing wheatgrass by acquiring molds.

Lightly and sparsely water your soil bed to start the response between the moss and the seeds that are already beginning to grow, make sure you give the seeds equal sprinkles of water. Your growing wheatgrass seeds should not be too wet but make sure they are also not too dry. To make sure your wheatgrass is growing well, continue to check on these important aspects.

Cover the tray partially with another one on top or either use moist newspaper or bubble wrap to let your plant breathe while protecting it from destructive molds. These covers help in locking in the moisture and eliminates particles that could cause molds to grow in the soil. Normally, growing wheatgrass are already inches in height after three days.



The growing wheatgrass should be uncovered so that it could get mounds of subsidiary sunlight to quicken its progress. Indirect sunlight is preferred against direct sunlight because the latter dries the soil's moisture quickly, therefore stopping the growth. Sunlight boosts the growth of chlorophyll in the plant as it makes it greener and fills in for more than half of its benefits compared to its initial yellowish look when it first sprouted.

Once your wheatgrass grows at around 7 inches, you may harvest it because that is their optimum stage when it comes to their health contents. Use an ordinary scissors or kitchen knife in doing this to ensure the continuity of your growing wheatgrass and after this, cut and clean your harvest well before you start juicing so that you will have a fulfilling glass of wheatgrass juice in no time. Once you've done these things, feel free to enjoy the refreshing and rejuvenating goodness a glass of wheatgrass juice gives.