Wheatgrass Seeds (400 Seeds)

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Sow any time of the year
You should soak wheatgrass seeds in water for 12 hours prior to sowing
To sow, add approx. 2 inches of compost to a garden tray
Spread seeds out over the surface of the compost
The wheatgrass seeds can touch but not overlap
Sprinkle a layer of compost over the seeds
Place tray in indirect sunlight
Keep compost moist at all times - water lightly every morning
Keep a layer of newspaper over the seedlings to retain moisture
- This should be done for the first week of growth
Germination takes 2 - 3 days
Harvest once wheatgrass is about 15cm in height
Harvest with scissors, cutting close to root zone
You may get a second harvest for this crop
Ideally you should have a number of trays growing to ensure a continual supply of wheatgrass
Wheatgrass will keep in the fridge for about a week
But Ideally you should juice it & use directly after harvesting

How to Grow Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass and other sprouting seeds are becoming more and more popular as people’s awareness of the benefits of such food grows
Wheatgrass is considered a superfood thanks to its high levels of beneficial proteins which are essential building blocks as well as high levels of vitamins including A, B, C, E, l and K
Ideally a quick shot of wheatgrass should be consumed every morning to see its benefits
The best way to consume wheatgrass is fresh, straight from the plant!

Below is a guide on how to grow your own wheatgrass. The process is really simple and really fast.

Choose the correct seeds. Wheatgrass seeds can be bought online at thegardenshop.ie and in health food stores
Wheatgrass is also known as Hard Red Winter Wheat or Triticum Aestivum
Choose the right trays and growing medium
At thegardenshop.ie we sell all you need to grow wheatgrass
Really all you need is a small tray, about 30 x 40cm
The tray must be at least 7cm in depth and will need drainage holes in the base
Most soil based composts will work fine
At thegardenshop.ie we use John Innes No.3

How to Grow

One tray of 30 x 40cm will grow about 500grams of seeds. This will be sufficient for 2 weeks of wheatgrass shots
Start by adding your soil or compost to the tray
Lightly soak the soil and then spread your seeds out over the surface of the soil
The seeds should cover the surface of the soil but be spaced out just enough so that they are not overlapping
Sprinkle a fine layer of soil over the seeds and gently press down with your hand

Caring For Your Wheatgrass

Position the tray on a windowsill
In Summer, position the tray in partial shade, in Winter position in full sun
Water your trays every morning. Water the tray well, until water begins to drain from the base of the tray
Wheatgrass will take between 10 to 14 days to mature. Once the grass reaches about 15cm in height you can begin the harvest
To harvest, simply cut the grass approx. 1” above soil level
Only harvest what you need and once you begin harvesting your first tray you should start to sow a second tray to ensure you have a continual supply of wheatgrass to harvest