Materials:

• Wheat seeds (also called wheat berries) – These can be purchased at health food stores or online.

• Two metal or plastic trays – These can be purchased from gardening shops or greenhouses.

• Your soil – Many people use a 50/50 mixture of peat moss and topsoil.

Procedure:

• Soak about a cup of winter wheat berries in water for 12 hours. Pour off the water and let the seeds drain for another 12 hours or so. Rinse them a couple of times during this time so that they won’t dry out.

• Drill several small 1/4″ diameter holes in the bottom of the planting tray for drainage. Fill the tray with your soil mixture to about an inch deep. Sprinkle the soil lightly with water to dampen it a little.

• Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the soil surface. Cover the planted tray with the second tray, to help keep the moisture in. Leave this alone for three days.

• On the fourth day, remove the cover tray and water the sprouting wheatgrass. If possible place the uncovered tray in sunlight, and water it once a day for three days.

• Be careful to not water too much, and do not cover during this time, as mold can form on the wheatgrass. Also try to make sure there is plenty of good air ventilation. If mold happens, just cut the grass above the mold when harvesting.

• When the grass is 7-8 inches in height, it is ready to harvest. This usually takes about 7 days.

• Harvest with scissors or a sharp blade as close as possible to the roots (or at most, 1 cm from the soil). The harvested grass will keep for several days in the fridge.

• A 14×18 inch tray will yield about 6-8 ounces of juice.

Most people grow their wheatgrass indoors, but it definitely can be grown outdoors. If you go this route, wheatgrass prefers to be between 60-70 degrees F. It prefers shade, and preferably, under 90 degrees F. One of the dangers of outdoor growing in the summer is overheating of the roots because of the black growing trays, which tend to absorb the summer heat more easily. You can also grow it outside during the winter, but it will grow quite slowly. Its also important that to keep it from freezing. Another problem with outdoor growing is that critters from all over will be attracted to this yummy grass! Because of all these potential problems, many just choose to grow their wheatgrass indoors.

One of the awesome things about wheatgrass is that it does not require direct sunlight. Unless you live in a cave, you will be able to grow wheatgrass indoors. The seed sprouts at 60 degrees F. or higher. If your environment is cooler than this, you could purchase a heating mat to place under the trays. Once the seedlings reach about 1/4 inch high, the temperature can be lowered. Keep in mind that it will grow slower at lower temperatures. To help control mold, keep it a little on the dry side, rather than on the wet side. Another consideration is to provide good air circulation, especially at temperatures above 80 degrees F.

The wheatgrass should be harvested when it is about 7-8 inches in length. It is at its nutritional peak at this point. Simply trim the wheatgrass with a pair of scissors or a sharp knife about a centimeter above the soil. Then rinse it and put it through the juicer.

The time to harvest after you remove the seed cover is about 4-5 days but this can be increased/decreased by changing the temperature and light levels in your growing micro-climate. 65-68° F is a widely accepted temperature for growing wheatgrass in. If the temperature is too hot or the air is too humid then mould formation can occur. Some people are allergic to mould and it is also bad news for people who suffer from asthma. If mould does form in your wheatgrass then trim the wheatgrass well above the mould to avoid ingesting the mould. For more information see the wheatgrass FAQs.

Growing your own wheatgrass is the most economical way to supply yourself with the awesome green juice!

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