For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. These grasses are recognized by their bright emerald green color, which is due to their high chlorophyll content. Chlorophyll is the plant equivalent of the oxygen-carrying red pigment hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Close menu. Alkalising Greens. Ashy Bines. Best Sellers. Chocolate Superfoods. Herbal Teas. Health Food. The only differences in the growing process arise in the number of growing days and exposure to sunlight. How to Grow Wheatgrass Indoors Equipment Needed A large glass bowl for soaking 10 x inch sprouting tray- should be equipped with small-sized drainage holes Plastic lid with holes Sprouting jar fitted with a sprouting lid Supplies Needed 1 cup wheat sprouting seeds Compost enriched soil Tap water Instructions 1.
Rinse the cup of sprout ready wheat seeds and remove any stones and debris that might be present 2. Place the wheat seeds in a large glass bowl, and half fill it with cold water 3. Set aside the bowl for at least 8 to 12 hours, alternatively, you can leave the seeds to soak and activate overnight 4.
Rinse and drain the seeds before transferring them into a sprouting mason jar. The jar should be equipped with a sprouting mesh or lid which will hold back the seeds while allowing water to drain out and fresh air to get in 5. Place the sprouting jar inverted at an angle so that the water can drain out on its own. Rinse and drain the sprouts at least twice per day for the next three days or until when the tails begin to show 7. Add half an inch-deep layer of compost-enriched soil to the sprouting tray 8.
Gently water the soil to moisten it taking care not to form puddles 9. Lightly sprinkle the sprouted wheat seeds evenly across the tray taking care not to break the young shoots Sprinkle loose soil over the seeds until a thin layer of the soil covers them Cover the project with a second tray or plastic lid with holes to create a greenhouse effect Water the setup daily while avoiding overwatering. Take off the lid when the sprouts grow 1 to 2 inches tall Harvest the microgreens before they develop a second blade as the nutritional content will be much lower How To Grow Barley Grass Indoors Equipment Needed A large glass bowl for soaking 10 x inch sprouting tray- should be equipped with small-sized drainage holes Plastic lid with holes Sprouting jar equipped with a sprouting lid Supplies Needed 1 cup sprout-ready barley seeds Compost enriched soil Tap water Instructions 1.
Rinse the cup of sprout ready barley grains and remove any stones and debris that might be present 2. Gently sprinkle the sprouted wheat seeds evenly across the tray taking care not to break the young shoots To increase the chlorophyll content of the microgreens simply move them into a well-lit room or even outside under the direct sunlight.
Ensure that the soil medium is kept moist due to the increased temperature. This can be done for 3 to 5 days. Conclusion Growing wheatgrass and barley grass require almost the same level of effort except for the final stage where barley grass does need extra light to increase its chlorophyll content. How To Consume Wheatgrass Wheatgrass can be consumed raw or in its processed form.
Juice - Freshly harvested wheatgrass can be blended or processed using a juicer into fresh wheatgrass juice. Some people consume wheatgrass in hopes of combating anemia or to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of colitis. Individuals who consume barley grass believe the plant reduces the inflammation associated with arthritis , in addition to lowering blood cholesterol. Health food advocates often obtain both wheatgrass and barley grass in their natural form in freshly cut bundles or from plants grown in dirt filled trays.
The grass is pulverized in juicing machines and drunk as a beverage. Some advocates that claim barley grass has a more bitter flavor compared to the sweeter taste of wheatgrass, and some people experience gastric upset and diarrhea after taking wheat grass.
Growers can also purchase the seeds of either plant and grow and cultivate the grass in home gardens. Once they sprout, wheatgrass and barley grass are generally allowed to grow for up to two weeks before harvesting.
Manufacturers process the grass into capsules, powders, and tablets as well as liquid extracts and tinctures.
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