Wheat Grass seeds
This superfood is probably one of the easiest to grow! This popular grass that is juiced at juice chain bars is much cheaper to grow than to buy. Online you may find frozen juice, wheatgrass powders, etc. All of these are processed and some of the vital nutrients have been lost, not to mention the flavor.
These are simply the berries (seeds) of the wheat plant. Sprinkle these on some soil, cover with a light layer of more soil and these grow quickly in no time! Even if you don't have a juicer, you can cut the grass and add a little water, then use your blender/mixer/processor to make the juice. You can also add the blades of grass to smoothies. The flavor is grassy and sweet. Science-baked studies have shown wheatgrass juice is full of nutrients and antioxidants and can help with cholesterol, blood sugar, detoxification, inflammation, and numerous others. Wheatgrass contains 17 amino acids, chlorophyll, protein, magnesium, enzymes, calcium, iron, and several trace minerals. These can be grown indoors or outside.
Botanic name:
Triticum
Plant spacing:
Very little spacing is needed. Sprinkle the seeds in a layer and cover them with soil, no spacing is needed.
Color:
Bright lush green blades.
Sowing depth:
1/2 inch deep
Sun requirements:
Full sun to part shade
Utilization:
Wheat grass is a nutrient-dense grass that is best for juicing. It can also be chopped up finely and added to salads or incorporated into smoothes.
Frost hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
7-10 days after sprouting
Life cycle:
Perennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Witch grass
Vine Habit: