Wheat Grass Tutorial

This is so easy!

I bought this glass container at Hobby Lobby in the candle making section, but obviously you can use any container you like.

On day one I took a handfull of wheat berries and just to see how much I would need I spread them in a single layer in the container I was using.

You can purchace wheat berries at any health food store. Any kind will be fine (hard, soft, spring...). If you live in my area just beg me for some and I will just give some to you. I make my own bread from freshly ground whole wheat and I buy the stuff in bulk, so I have plenty to go around.

Then take the berries and soak them in water. I soaked mine for 48 hours. I think they do better when left that long.

After 48 hours they will look nice and plump, and your water will be cloudy.

Now drain the water out, put dirt in your container and lay the berries right on top of the dirt.

Loosely cover with plastic wrap, this gives it a "green house" effect.

About 3 days later you will need to take the plastic off and let the green grow.

I can't remember when I took this picture, but it was one or two days after I took the plastic wrap off.

 This is day 11!

Isn't it great? I love my wheat grass. It does have a short life, but it is so worth it because it is so simple.

I hear also that wheat grass is super good for you! A friend of mine wants to grow it so she can juice it!!

HAPPY PLANTING!