2. Cover the jar with plastic screen or mosquitoes netting, and secure the screen in place with a rubber band.
3. Fill the jar with water and allow the wheat berries to soak for 8 to 12 hours.
4. When the wheat berries have completed their soaking time, drain the water off, rinse them with cool water and drain them again.
5. Place the jar in 45 degree angle on dish rack and let the wheat berries to continue the sprouting process. Sprout the grains for approximately 38 hours, rinsing every 12 hours.
6. Spread 5-6 cups of good organic soil evenly over the bottom of a 14*17 inch standard cafeteria tray.
7. Sprinkle the sprouted wheat berries evenly over the soil, allowing ½ inch to 1 inch of soil around the edges to be free of sprout (The unplanted frame of soil around the edges of the tray will allow you to see when the soil is in need of water)
8. Evenly water the planted grains, using about 4-5 cups of water. DO NOT over water the soil or the wheat grass will develop mold.
9. There should never be a puddle of water on the bottom of the tray. If there is excess water at the bottom of the tray, tip the tray slightly and allow the excess water to drain out.
10. Cover the tray with another tray, inverted on top of the planted tray, forming an enclosed green house.
11. Place the planted tray of grains in a cool environment with good air flow. Water twice daily.
11. About 2 days later when the wheat grass begins to push the tray upward, remove the tray and water daily, keeping the soil moist, but not wet. In most cases, the grass will need 3 to 4 cups of water daily.
12. Keep the grass in a cool environment, in indirect light, away from direct sunlight. Winter wheat grass does not do well in hot temperatures. The grass thrives in cooler climes with plenty of airflow.
13. A small fan is helpful to facilitate growing grass indoors.
14. Over watering, hot climate, and lack of airflow can all contribute to mold growth.
15. After about a week, when the grass is about 7 inches high, it will begin to split into two blades at the bottom of each blade. It is then ready to harvest and juice. To harvest, cut the grass close to the roots, using scissors or a serrated knife.
16. Ideally, wheatgrass should be juiced as soon as possible after it is mature. 1 cup of winter wheat berries yields 8-10 ounces (240ml – 300ml) of juice (depending on the length and health of the grass).
17. If you can not use all the grass within 2 days of maturity, and it is becoming overgrown, it can be cut and stored in the refrigerator, in a sealed container for 2 more days, or it may be stored in the refrigerator still growing in soil.
19. Line the bottom of the container with damp paper towels and cover the top with another layer of damp paper towels to maintain the right humidity.
20. After all the grass are harvested, the root bed can be composted.
Summary:
1. Soak : 8-12 hours
2. Sprout : 38 hours
3. Plant on soil
4. Water daily
5. Harvest after ~7 days or when grass is ~7 inches high
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If you plan to purchase the composed soil, winter wheat berries, cafetaria trays and the mosquitoes netting, you may email to :hehahalifestyle@gmail.com. Pls note that you have to collect the wheat grass planting set by yourself.
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