
How To Plant Wheatgrass | Nutritional Information
Equipment
wheat seeds, plastic trays, jar, water sprinkler, organic compost.
Procedures
- Wash and Soak wheat seeds for 4 - 6 hours.
- Drain away the water, let it sprout for 24 hours in the dark area. During the 24 hours, wash it 2-3 times.
- Spread soil half to one inch deep on trays, smooth the soil and spread the sprouted wheat on top of soil.
- Water the wheat and soil evenly ,then cover with wet newspaper, place aside for 2 to 3 days. (no need to water it during this period) in the cooling area.
- On day 4, uncover the tray, water it ,and place it under indirect sunlight. Continue watering the tray 2 to 3 times a day, as needed, to keep it moist.
- Harvest wheatgrass when it reaches 12 to 15 cm in height, cutting as close as possible to the roots.
- After harvesting, wash 1 to 2 times and used juicer to extract its juice. For normal people, can drink 30-50cc per times.
- Fresh wheatgrass can stored for up to 7 days in the refrigerator, but once juiced should drink immediately.
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