Wheat Grass

I have spent the last week or so growing this...

It is super easy and yes, you read that right, it doesn't even require soil.

You can use soil but I am going to show you how to grow it without it. All the nutrients this grass needs are in those tiny wheat kernels. Hard to believe but true.

I originally posted about it here.

But here is the quick run down for you again.

Gather your materials:

Some wheat kernels {very cheap at the grocery store especially if you buy in bulk} - I used white wheat
a sieve
a mason jar, rubber band, a swatch of nylon stockings
small bowl to prop jar in


And for later:
a plastic strawberry lid {or sprouting tray}
a plastic lid to cover your tray with
a water spray bottle - optional

Okay...let's get started.

1. Rinse your wheat thoroughly and place into a mason jar. Don't overfill. You only want it to fill it up about half way. It will expand over the next few days.

Place the piece of nylon and rubber band on top. Prop the jar at an angle in the bowl to let any residual water drain out.

Now place in a cool, DARK place. You want to trick the wheat into thinking it's underground.

2. Fill the jar up, let the water drain out, and then prop it in it's bowl in the dark several times a day for about 2-4 days. Just until you notice it really starting to sprout. 

As you can see. My dark place was in the dark recess above my fridge behind my little boom box. I have also used my laundry room...uh closet :).

3. Prep your strawberry lid/free sprouting tray. Wet a paper towel completely and line the bottom with it. Then spread seeds on top as evenly as possible. Spray seeds with water until pretty wet.

4. Now cover with a dark lid or bowl. Soak the tray with water or spray heavily with a spray bottle of water twice a day, making sure to drain any excess water afterward. You don't want to grow mold! But continue to keep it covered.

5. When the grass has grown about an inch tall move it to a sunny window sill and continue to water it 2x a day.

And just watch it grow. Once it gets nice and green and full you can reduce waterings to once per day.

The roots grow together like a rug of wheat grass. You can cut it and use it for different projects as you please....which I will be sharing with you for the rest of the week. I have three projects using sprouted wheat or wheat grass to share with you. More about that tomorrow...

It only takes about a week to grow so if you get started now you should be able to use it just in time for Earth Day and Easter.

Have a great day!