Growing up, I used to go get smoothies at the local shop and wonder why ANYONE would get wheatgrass. It looked gross, tasted gross, and smoothies are supposed to be a treat, right? Fast forward a couple of decades and here I am growing wheatgrass juice. Funny how things change.
Wheatgrass benefits are massive: tons of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. And from a gardener’s perspective, they’re extremely easy to grow.
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Juice Recipe + Common FAQs:
Mix any citrus juice at a 1:1 ratio with wheatgrass to temper out the grassiness and add a bit of sweetness. You can also blend into your smoothies, or freeze into cubes and use in the future.
Common Question:
– Soak 6-8 hours, do not go over 8 hours or you can damage seeds
– Take the blackout tray off 48 hours after sowing seeds
– Lights on a minimum of 16 hours a day
– Light placement should be as close as possible to top of trays without burning plants
I know nothing about using lights to grow produce, so would it be okay to copy the same process but place the tray outside in the sun? Thank you!
I've watched several dozen videos on and the majority say one cut. After that growing time is longer and nutritional value goes down. Omega vertical juicers are known to be a very good juicer for wheatgrass. I'd like to know what juicer you think is better? Not really. People, do your research!
I used a juicer like that for wheat grass juicing for about a year. It turned out that half of the plastic impeller inside the plastic casing disappeared within a year. Thus I had eaten a bunch of plastic. Since then I switched to the all stainless steel Wheatgrass King. That thing is well worth it, it has lasted already for 15 years and is tough enough to juice various green things growing in the neighborhood.
What would you estimate the percent of nutrient loss when you eat a second cutting and a third compared to the percent whole of the first original cut?
Thanks.
Just dilute with water! Easy to drink that way!
I have a question: I'm not using any soil, just water.
if the sprouts produce white mold (that looks like cotton) can you wash it out and still use it for juicing? I already made 2 batches and I keep getting this white mold. I'm washing it out and then spraying it with water and baking soda.
My first batch is almost fully grown to it's optimal size and doesn't seem to have any more white mold but it did have it at first during the first few days and I also rinsed and kept spraying it with water and baking soda. Not sure if it's safe to juice.
After cutting the grass 2 times can I plant the grass outside to produce seeds for future grows.
Do the trays have holes on the bottom? I wanna grow wheatgrass on top of my piano. Can't have water seeping onto it…
Can I use plastic bowl to soak?
The best place I have found to buy berries or seeds.
https://www.grainsfromtheplains.com/
How often do you water it?
Go work, not YouTube
If you're using wheat seeds (or some other cereal) would it be possible to cut it once or twice in its microgreen stage but then let it grow fully to harvest the grain seeds?
I love you, man! Keep up the amazing work.
So much conflicting info out there. Do you water at all after planting and during covering? Thanks!
Did you use a weight on Day 1-3?
Did you add weight with the tray. Or just the tray
What type of wheat grass seed should I buy?
I really like this but don't want to mess up your 777 likes
How long does that tray last ..just three cuts!
@epic Gardening absolutely respect your knowledge. Do you water the wheatgrass after it begins growing?
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Can this grass be grown in an open field?
Question: Your trays have draining holes or not?
Can I add wheat green to my smoothie in a Magic bullet
What the most economical and healthy soil to use?
Can you (should) add full leaf Wheatgrass to smoothies?