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.