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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Soaking and germinating the seeds
• Method 2 of 4: Planting Seeds
• Method 3 of 4: Harvesting Wheatgrass
• Method 4 of 4: Juicing Wheatgrass
• Tips

Wheatgrass is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that keep your body and mind healthy. A small amount of wheatgrass juice every morning is considered a very healthy way to start the day, but it can be very expensive. If you want to make wheatgrass a part of your diet, try growing them at home rather than buying them as juice. In this article, you will find information on how to grow wheatgrass from seeds and use them when ripe.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Soaking and germinating the seeds

1. 1 Purchase Wheatgrass Seeds. They are also called hard winter wheat seeds. Buy a pack of seeds online or at a health food store. Look for organic seeds from a reputable grower to be sure they haven't been treated with pesticides and will grow into healthy, vibrant grass.
2. 2 Prepare the seeds for soaking. Before proceeding with soaking and germination, the seeds must be measured and washed.
   • Measure out enough seeds to place in a thin layer on the tray you use to grow your herb. For a 40 x 40 cm tray, you will need about two cups of seeds.
   • Rinse the seeds in cool, clean water using a very small colander or strainer. Drain the water thoroughly and place the seeds in a bowl.
3. 3 Soak the seeds. Soaking initiates germination. By the end of the process, the seeds should have germinated small roots.
   • Pour the seeds in a bowl with cold, preferably filtered, water. The amount of water should be three times the number of seeds. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place on the counter for 10 hours or overnight.
   • Drain the water from the seeds and pour in even colder, filtered water; again, the amount of water should be about three times the amount of seeds. Let it soak for another 10 hours.
   • Repeat the process one more time for a total of three water changes.
   • By the end of the last soak, the seeds should have germinated roots. This means they are ready to land.Drain and set aside the seeds while you prepare to plant.

Method 2 of 4: Planting Seeds

1. 1 Prepare a seed tray. Line the tray with paper towels to prevent sprout roots from sprouting through the holes in the bottom of the tray. Line the bottom of the tray with a 5 cm layer of organic compost or soil.
   • If possible, use paper towels that have not been treated with chemicals or dyes. Recycled, chemical-free paper towels are available at health food stores.
   • Use pre-moistened compost or soil that is free of pesticides and other chemicals. To get the most out of your wheatgrass, it's important to use organic soil.
2. 2 Plant the seeds. Spread the seeds evenly over the entire surface of the compost or soil. Squeeze the seeds lightly into the soil, but do not completely bury them.
   • It's okay if the seeds touch, the main thing is that they do not concentrate in any one place. They need space to grow.
   • Water the tray lightly and make sure all seeds get moisture.
   • Cover the tray with a few dampened newspaper to protect the seedlings.
3. 3 Maintain moisture. The seeds should not dry out for the first few days after planting.
   • Pick up newspapers and water the tray thoroughly in the morning. The soil should be moist, but not saturated with water through and through.
   • Before going to bed, lightly dampen the seedlings with a spray bottle to prevent the seeds from drying out overnight. Spray moisture on newspapers as well.
   • Remove the newspapers after 4 days. Continue watering the sprouted grass once a day.
4. 4 Keep the grass in partial sunlight. Direct sunlight can damage it, so place the tray in a shady place.

Method 3 of 4: Harvesting Wheatgrass

1. 1 Wait for the wheatgrass to separate. As soon as the shoots ripen, the second one begins to grow from the first blade of grass. This means the grass can be harvested.
   • The grass should be about 15 cm high.
   • As a rule, you can harvest on the 9-10th day of growth.
2. 2 Cut off the wheat germ above the root. Cut the grass just above the root with scissors and place in a bowl. Juice can be squeezed out of the collected grass.
   • The harvested wheatgrass can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week, but it is best to harvest it immediately before consumption, as then it not only has very good taste, but also the greatest health benefits.
   • Keep watering the wheatgrass for another crop. Collect the grass as soon as it is ripe.
   • Sometimes a third crop may sprout, but it is usually not as tender and sweet as the first. Empty the tray and prepare it for the next batch of seedlings.
3. 3 Start the process again. It takes a lot of grass to squeeze the juice out of wheatgrass. If you plan on making wheatgrass juice part of your daily diet, you will need more than one tray of seedlings.
   • Time to grow and harvest so that you have a new batch of soaked seeds coming up while the previous one starts to grow. If you already have two or three batches at different stages of growth, then you have enough wheatgrass to enjoy juice every day.
   • Wheatgrass has a beautiful, bright green color and will add natural beauty to your kitchen. Try growing wheatgrass in a decorative tray surrounded by other plants to enjoy beauty and health at the same time.

Method 4 of 4: Juicing Wheatgrass

1. 1 Rinse the wheat germ. Since you've grown wheatgrass from organic seeds in organic soil, they won't need to be over-cleaned. Rinse lightly to remove debris and dust that may have gotten on them from the air.
2. 2 Put the wheat germ in the juicer. Wheatgrass juicers are designed to make the most of this fibrous plant.
   • Do not use conventional juicers, as the grass can clog and break them.
   • If you don't have a juicer, you can use a blender. After grinding the wheat germ thoroughly, strain it with a sieve.
3. 3 Enjoy wheatgrass juice. You will need some juice to experience the powerful combination of vitamins and minerals.

Tips

• Wheatgrass is believed to detoxify the body.
• If the wheatgrass tray becomes moldy, use a fan to improve air circulation in the room. Harvest by cutting the grass above the mold level; it is not tainted.