How to grow wheatgrass for juicing & decorating

Today we are welcoming spring with a little bit of multifunctional gardening, if I may say so … I’m showing you how to grow wheatgrass for juicing and decorating! :)

The juicing part may sound odd to you (like it did first to me, especially when I was not familiarized with green juicing at all), but let me tell you some of the things I’ve learned about this amazing plant. Wheatgrass has a high content of chlorophyll which is good for your body because it has a super alkalizing power and a great detoxifying effect. It contains most of the vitamins and minerals needed by our bodies and because of it’s high level of oxygen, one shot a day will be a great source for all natural energy. Not to mention that is high in amino acids and rich in enzymes that promote quick rejuvenation of the cells and even fights cancer. Amazing, right? These are only a few of this superfood benefits, I’ll tell you more about it in a future post.

As for the decorating part, that’s kind of obvious, I guess :) Just make sure you use your imagination and get creative on this. Choose some pretty French metal pots, like I did or any other recipients you have around your home – lovely tea cups, decorated tins or many others.

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– wheat seeds* also known as wheat berries {I buy mine from the local farmer’s market, but you can also find organic wheat seeds* here}

– potting soil {I use regular soil from my garden, but you can also use organic potting soil*, without any chemicals}

– a recipient for soaking the seeds {a bowl, a jar, etc}
– a colander

– a recipient for planting {with or without drainage holes}
– water

– small pebbles (optional, if your planting recipient doesn’t have drainage holes)
– spray bottle* for watering (optional)

Day 1: Fill your soaking recipient with water and soak your wheat seeds for about 12-24 hours.

Day 2:  Drain out the water and place the seeds in a colander. Rinse them well 3-4 times a day.

Day 4: Rinse them two times a day with plenty of water and in the evening, plant them.

If your recipient is tall and doesn’t have any drainage, half fill it with small pebbles and half with potting soil. Place the sprouted seeds on top of the soil.

 Add more soil, but don’t cover the seeds completely. Water the soil and cover the pot until next day.

Day 5. Uncover the pot and water the grass /soil 2-3 times a day for the next days.

And watch the beautiful wheatgrass come to life! :)

 Days 6-7

Days 8-10

Days 11-13

Pretty amazing, right? And so easy!

You’ll find online different ways to grow wheatgrass, just practice and you’ll find the one that works best for you. This method worked every time for me, the wheatgrass practically comes to life under your eyes, day by day. The growing time may vary depending on many factors – like the hot weather and the humidity, you will see that in the spring/summer the wheatgrass will grow faster, as opposed to the cold seasons when you will have to be a little more patient.

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Using wheatgrass for decorating couldn’t be easier! Make your own French pots by adding to regular metal pots some decals with beautiful French ephemera {learn all about decals here} and just arrange them around your home. I’m sure they will look lovely anywhere you’ll put them!

You can also create special vignettes, table settings for Easter and so many more! You can use some Shabby decorative painted books {learn how to make them here}, your favorite vintage angel statue, a flower wreath and an empty Shabby Chic frame and bring a little bit of spring charm in any room.

You can also involve your little ones in the planting and growing process. Let them draw moody faces {happy, sad, angry, loving} on regular terracotta pots or other recipients, show them how to plant the wheatgrass seeds and watch together the terracotta pots/faces growing some wheatgrass hair in just a few days. I’m sure they’ll love it! :)

Tips & tricks on how to grow wheatgrass

To get a beautiful healthy wheatgrass, place the pot in a not too sunny but well ventilated area, or even take it outside if the weather is fine.
Using a spray bottle to water the wheatgrass is preferable. Keep it wet but don’t get overboard with it, because wheatgrass tends to easily form mold if too wet. If the mold does form, just cut the grass above it when harvesting.
To prevent mold some say that you can water wheatgrass with a mixture consisting of 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 litre water.

Well, that’s it, if you hurry planting some wheatgrass of your own, you might get a fresh batch just in time for Easter! :)
How about you? Have you ever used wheatgrass for juicing or decorating? Leave a comment below and let me know.

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Diana