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HOW TO GROW
More Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is full of healthy vitamins
and is easy to grow.
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Planting Mediums
☼ Propagation Rules
☼ Watering
☼ And Harvesting |
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What You’ll Need:
☼ Soaking Bowl ☼ Paper Towel
☼ Growing tray
☼ Wheatgrass
seeds ☼
Peat moss
☼ Planting
Medium
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Spray bottle &
Scissors
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The benefits
of aquaponics
are:
Less water is
used, plants
grow faster,
plants grow
healthier, and
plants are
naturally
fertilized by
the aquarium
fish.
So, Instead of
fussing with
soil and peat
moss, grow your
wheatgrass the
aquaponics way!
(Wheatgrass can
easily be grown
potted in soil
too.) |
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Purchasing Wheatgrass Seeds:
The seeds purchased for this project came directly
from our local health food store. Wheatgrass seeds can
also be
purchased online on eBay.com and the cost is only $3
per 1800 seeds total. I purchase
many of my garden seed through sellers online and
have been very pleased with the results. |
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Wheatgrass Kits:
Wheatgrass kits can also be purchased
online. They include the growing trays, seed, and organic soil too.
The cost ranges from $35-$45 dollars plus shipping, but I will show you how to
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Soaking
the Seeds:
Soak the
seeds in a bowl for 8-12 hours. Change the water after about
5 hours.
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Planting Medium:
The planting medium consists of 1 part peat moss mixed with 3
parts planting soil. My preference is Miracle Grow Organic Choice potting soil. It is well worth it and only
cost about $2 more than the cheap stuff. Both the peat moss and Miracle
Grow can be purchased at
any nursery and also at
Home Depot. Pour soil in a growing tray about 2 inches deep.
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Growing Trays:
Growing trays can be purchased for about $1.50 each plus
shipping, however wheatgrass will grown in just about any kind of container; such as butter containers,
vegetable tray lids, etc. However, trays should always have drainage holes on the bottom side.
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Planting the Seeds:
Water the planting medium first.
Then, spread the
wheat grass seeds evenly over the top.
Propagation 3-Day Rule:
Lightly
cover the seed layer
with paper towel and
water with a clean spray
bottle. Keep your
seeds away from
sunlight for 3 days.
During this time, the
seeds should be soaked
in the morning and then
lightly sprayed in the
evening time for 3 days.
Growing:
After
the 3 days, uncover the
wheatgrass and you will
see little sprouts
beginning to grow!
Place the tray in a
sunny window and mist
the sproutlings with the
spray bottle several
times per day for 3
days. After 3
days, maintain moisture
and growth with regular
watering - making sure
to pour out any standing
water.
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Harvesting:
When the grass reaches
4 inches tall,
harvest with a pair of
scissors. Cut only down to
˝ inch above the soil
line. You will
receive about 2 harvests
from your flat of grass
that is full of rich
vitamins and minerals!
Juice your wheatgrass or
add to a green salad. |
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