Wheatgrass Microgreens
mediumNutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie FriendlySecond Harvest
The classic juicing green, packed with chlorophyll and nutrients. Wheatgrass is primarily used for juicing rather than eating whole. It grows quickly and can produce multiple harvests.
Quick Stats
Seed Density
450g per 1020 tray
Soak Required
Yes (4-8 hours)
Stack / Blackout
2 days blackout
Germination
36-48 hours
Days to Harvest
8-10 days
Humidity Dome
No
Growing Instructions
1
Preparation
- Soak seeds for 4-8 hours in clean water. Rinse until water runs clear.
- After soaking, leave in a colander for 12-24 hours until root tips emerge.
- Prepare your tray with your chosen growing medium (soil, coco coir, or hemp mat). Moisten evenly.
2
Sowing
- Spread 450g of seeds evenly across a 1020 tray.
- For a 1010 tray, use 225g. For a 5x5 tray, use 56g.
3
Germination
- Keep in blackout for 2 days.
- Seeds should germinate within 36-48 hours.
4
Growing
- Move to light after germination. Provide 6-8 hours of direct light daily.
- Water from the bottom to avoid wetting leaves.
5
Harvest
- Harvest in 8-10 days when stems are 1.5-2 inches tall.
- Cut just above the soil line with clean scissors.
- This variety may produce a second harvest — cut above the lowest leaf set.
Tips
- *Excellent addition to smoothies for a nutritional boost.
What you need to grow Wheatgrass
Organic Wheatgrass Seeds (2.5 lb)
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