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Wheatgrass Seed Organic
Top quality organic wheat seed which is especially good for sprouting and growing Wheatgrass. It produces a high yield of very sweet wheatgrass juice. Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation. More details below.
Wheat Grain/Seed for growing wheatgrass or sprouting.
Single variety wheat berries which are perfect for Wheatgrass. These seeds have a high germination rate and a very even growth. This variety does not have a tendency to frot when the grass is juiced. It is a good bread making variety too! Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation.
How to grow Wheatgrass -
- Weigh out the seed quantity required. 3-4 seeds per cm2 is the minimum to get good dense growth. Our standard seed trays have dimensions of 37cm x 23cm and require approx 100g of wheat seeds per sowing.
- Fill a seed tray with 2–3cms of quality (ideally organic peat free) compost.
- Spread the wheat seeds over the soil – about 3-4 seeds per cm2. The seeds should be touching each other but not overlapping.
- Water the seeds and compost well, but don't oversoak.
- Cover the tray with a clean cloth or sheet of newspaper and spray to moisten.
- Keep the trays covered and at about 20°C.
- Mist cloth/newspaper regularly so it doesn't dry out. Seeds should germinate in 2-3 days.
- Once germinated, remove cover and move tray into a spot with bright light and good ventilation. Keep watering as needed, liquid seaweed can be added to the water to feed the plants.
- After 7 – 10 days ( summer) or 10 – 14 days ( winter) the wheat will be tall enough (15 – 20cm) for harvesting.
- Check our our Wheatgrass Grow Guide for more info.
Nutrition and health benefits of wheatgrass
Wheatgrass contains vitamins B, C and E. It is also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, pantothenic acid, phosphorus and amino acids and 15% Protein.
During sprouting, minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, bind to protein, making them more bioavailable. The content of vitamins and essential fatty acids also increase during the sprouting process.
Rejuvelac - This is a fermented drink made from sprouted wheat berries. The fermentation extracts most of the nutrients from the berries for a delicious, fresh tasting drink.
- Sprout the wheat berries until the tail appears.
- Place the sprouted wheat berries and four times the quantity of filtered water in a jar.
- Leave in a warm place for 24-48 hours. The liquid should get a little fizzy and turns cloudy.
- Pour off the liquid to save and place in the refrigerator. It will keep up to a week.
- The liquid should taste clean and fresh with a hint of citrus.