How to Grow Wheatgrass (Jware) at Home?
A wheatgrass shot in the morning is recommended as a healthy way to start the day. However, wheatgrass juice could be very costly. But what could be more beneficial than having a wheatgrass plant in your home?
Wheatgrass is rich in minerals and antioxidants and can also help in weight loss. Experts say that wheatgrass has a variety of health benefits, including liver detoxification and immune system improvement.
As wheatgrass is a good source of vitamins A, C, and E as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, and amino acids, the majority of health-conscious people choose to drink wheatgrass juice.
A wheatgrass shot in the morning is recommended as a healthy way to start the day. However, wheatgrass juice could be very costly. But what could be more beneficial than having a wheatgrass plant in your home?
What is needed to grow wheatgrass at home?
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A bowl or jar for sprouting
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A cup of wheat sprouting seeds
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A tray with drainage holes
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Compost or fertilizer-enriched soil
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Plastic lid with air holes
How to sprout wheatgrass seeds?
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Remove any stones or debris from a half cup of seeds before sprouting wheatgrass.
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Put these seeds in a bowl or jar for sprouting.
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After adding water, cover the jar with a plastic lid. For at least six hours or overnight, soak these seeds.
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After that, completely drain the seeds of water. At least twice and three times daily, repeat the rinsing and draining processes.
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The seeds will begin to sprout in two to three days. The tails should now start to appear.
How to grow wheatgrass at home?
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Fill the growing tray with a layer of soil that is half an inch or larger.
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To wet the soil, mist it with some water, but don't overdo it.
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Sprinkling sprouting seeds over the soil is a good idea.
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After that, cover the seeds with some loose dirt.
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Place the tray in a dry area with some light from the side.
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A plastic lid with air holes is used to cover the tray. A minimum of one to two inches of grass should be able to grow on the lid.
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Spray the seeds with water each day until they take root and grass starts to appear.
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Remove the cover once the grass is about 1 to 2 inches long.
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Keep watering the grass every day.
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