Brimming with goodies to nourish and alkalinize our body, wheatgrass makes a vitalising addition to juices and smoothies. Growing it is easy once you know how! Simply follow these easy steps…
- Start with organic wheat grain (available in our Kunara Bulk Department).
- Soak for 12 hours (summer) or 24 hours (winter).
- Drain off water. Allow to sprout for 12 hours (summer) or 24 hours (winter).
- Place paper in bottom of wheatgrass planting tray. Planting trays must have holes in the bottom for drainage.
- Place top quality soil (available from a nursery) in the tray, to an even depth of 25 – 50mm. (Optional – if you’d like to add minerals to the soil, get rock dust from a nursery or quarry. Mix a handful with the soil in each tray).
- Distribute sprouted seeds evenly over the soil. Make sure the seeds aren’t smothering each other.
- Water seeds & soil thoroughly.
- Place tray in a dark place (20 – 30 deg Celsius for 2-3 days). A shady spot is sufficient if tray is covered with a hessian bag, blanket or towel. NOTE: DON’T use plastic. The humidity created will cause mould to form.
- Uncover. Water thoroughly again. Leave in shade (not complete darkness) until mature. Water whenever soil feels dry. During cooler months when the night temperature is consistently below 15 deg C, you’ll find that wheatgrass will grow much faster inside your heated home. Don’t worry if mould forms in the soil – it’s inevitable in Australia’s coastal climate. When you harvest, harvest above the level of the mould.
- Harvest with scissors when mature. You can either chew and swallow the juice and spit out the pulp or get a proper slow turning wheatgrass juicer. Blenders & other home juicers won’t work – they simply chop & oxidise the grass. The body can’t digest chopped grass.
- The grass will regrow & it can be harvested again, but it will be much weaker.
- Recycle mat of soil & grass and start again!
How much wheatgrass do I need to cut each day.
How much do I drink of wheatgrass, How often do I drink the wheatgrass.
How many trays will I need to have growing wheatgrass to keep up with my needs.
I have an acidic body, I have bursitis in my shoulders, elbow and hips and developing pain in my finger joints.
Is there any research I can read?
Hi John,
The general dosage for Wheatgrass is a 30ml shot daily, the amount of Wheatgrass to make this shot is approximately a 120ml x 120ml patch of young fresh Wheatgrass, depending on the quality of the plant and the quality of the juicer.
Wheatgrass is very alkalizing and can be of benefit for all these conditions but it is highly recommended that you consult a Natural Healthcare provider before undertaking a self-treatment plan.
If you require the details of a good practicing Naturopath let us know and we can help.