How to Grow Wheatgrass - Step by Step Instructions with Pictures
Click on pictures to enlarge. Be sure to check out our video section as well.Step 1
Soak 2 cups of wheatgrass seeds in water for about 12 hours. Do not skimp on the seeds.
Note: It is written in Anne Wigmore's book
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Wheatgrass Seeds in Container | 1 Cup of Wheatgrass | 1 Cup of Wheatgrass | Place 2 Cups of Wheatgrass in a Glass Container | Soak 2 Cups of Wheatgrass in Water | Soak 2 Cups of Wheatgrass in Water |
Step 2
Drain your wheatgrass seeds.
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Drain your wheatgrass seeds. | Drain your wheatgrass seeds. | Drain your wheatgrass seeds. |
Step 3
Place soil in growing tray. The soil should be about 1.5 inches deep. Spread out the soil evenly. There should not be any bumps.
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Wheatgrass Seeds in Container |
Step 4
Spread the wheatgrass seeds over the soil evenly.
The seeds should be touching. There should not be any big empty holes. Remember, where there is empty space, wheatgrass will not be growing.
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Spread Wheatgrass Seeds Over Soil | Spread Wheatgrass Seeds Over Soil |
Step 5
Water thoroughly
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Water Wheatgrass |
Step 6
Cover the growing tray with another growing tray upside down.
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Cover the growing tray with another growing tray upside down | Cover the growing tray with another growing tray upside down | Cover the growing tray with another growing tray upside down |
Step 7
Water the wheatgrass daily. The soil should be damp but not swimming in water.
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Water the wheatgrass daily |
Step 8
When you see green leaves sprouting, uncover the tray.
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Uncover the tray. |
Step 9
When the leaves are about 7 or 8 inches tall, cut the wheatgrass with a pair of clean scissors.
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Cut Wheatgrass | Cut Wheatgrass | Cut Wheatgrass | Cut Wheatgrass | Cut Wheatgrass | Cut Wheatgrass |