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summerBaby10
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Has anyone ever grown Wheatgrass?
Just wondering how long it takes for the seeds to sprout & can you use any type of container for planting?
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Re: Has anyone ever grown Wheatgrass?
Are you planning to use it for pets, juicing, or another purpose?
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| Posted 1/10/11 11:55 AM |
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summerBaby10
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Re: Has anyone ever grown Wheatgrass?
I'd like to grow it & use it as a centerpiece & stick cake pops within the grass  I can't find a pic & know it sounds crazy but I'm picturing a really cute idea in my mind...
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Re: Has anyone ever grown Wheatgrass?
That actually sounds very cute! I usually buy a bit of it already grown and in soil @ Wild By Nature sometimes, but have always been curious myself as to how to grow it. From what I hear, it is very easy to grow.
I found this online, I hope it helps.
Step 1
Sprout the seeds in water for 6 to 12 hours. (Optional: Use a LITTLE bit of food grade H2O2 in the water to increase the amount of seeds which will sprout.)
Step 2
Mix organic top soil with peat moss (50/50 mix) and place in a seed or cafeteria tray. (I purchase seed trays at K-Mart and cafeteria trays at Big Lots. Sometimes I find recycled seed trays at gardening centers for free.) The soil/peat moss mix should be 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep.
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Drain the seeds and spread them over the soil. The seeds should be touching each other but not overlapping.
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Lightly sprinkle peat moss over the seeds to cover them.
Step 5
Water the tray being careful to not distrub the peat moss and seeds.
Step 6
Keep the trays in indirect sunlight for about 7 to 10 days and continue watering as needed.
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| Posted 1/10/11 12:11 PM |
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summerBaby10
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Re: Has anyone ever grown Wheatgrass?
Posted by speakthetruth
That actually sounds very cute! I usually buy a bit of it already grown and in soil @ Wild By Nature sometimes, but have always been curious myself as to how to grow it. From what I hear, it is very easy to grow.
hmm, maybe I'll just buy it to save myself a headache just in case I ruin the plant. Do you remember if it's expensive to buy? I'll check out Hicks Nursery this week.
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Re: Has anyone ever grown Wheatgrass?
Posted by Dani10
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hmm, maybe I'll just buy it to save myself a headache just in case I ruin the plant. Do you remember if it's expensive to buy? I'll check out Hicks Nursery this week.
It is a bit pricey, IMO, for the little amount you get. It is not a tray; it is more of a 4x4 inch "lot". Hicks Nursery probably has it for much cheaper, I would assume. Perhaps call them before you go.
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MissJones
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Re: Has anyone ever grown Wheatgrass?
DH and I were just talking about it. My grandmother used to grow it but she's not around to ask anymore. It's soooo healthy.
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| Posted 1/10/11 6:31 PM |
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MEH1029
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Re: Has anyone ever grown Wheatgrass?
wheatgrass is supposed to have amazing health benefits, among them increased immunity. If you feel a cold coming on or anything take wheatgrass shots every day for 3-4 days and you can ward it off! Stuff is amazing I want to look into getting it frozen but it doesn't keep all of the health benefits.
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| Posted 1/10/11 10:58 PM |
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MommaBear
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Re: Has anyone ever grown Wheatgrass?
I tried to grow it last year for centerpieces for a party I was having and I didn't have much luck. It was very spotty in places. Hopefully yours will come out much better!
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