Wheatgrass juice continues to gain popularity in juice bars and health food stores as a nutritious addition to juices and smoothies, or alone as shots. One of the drawbacks to buying wheatgrass juice in juice bars or stores is the cost. A single 1 to 2 oz. shot of wheatgrass juice can cost between $2 and $6. By making your own wheatgrass juice at home, you can ensure that the juice is incredibly fresh while also cutting down on its cost.
Growing the Wheatgrass
Step 1
Cover the bottom of your empty planting tray with a thin layer of wheatberries so that they are touching, but not on top of each other. Remove the wheatberries from the planting tray and place them in a bowl or jar.
Step 2
Cover the wheatberries with water and set them aside for about 8 hours, or overnight.
Step 3
Drain the soaked wheatberries.
Step 4
Fill the bottom of your planting tray with about 1 to 2 in. of clean potting soil.
Step 5
Spread the soaked wheatberries across the surface of the soil, making sure that they in a single layer.
Step 6
Sprinkle a little extra soil over the top of the wheatberries, partially covering them.
Step 7
Thoroughly mist the newly planted wheatberries with water from a spray bottle or plant mister.
Step 8
Place the tray in a warm place with at least 6 hours of indirect sunlight each day.
Step 9
Keep the soil moist by misting it as needed, depending on the relative humidity in your home.
Step 10
Harvest the wheatgrass when it is about 7 in tall, which will take approximately 6 to 12 days of growing time.
Juicing the Wheatgrass
Step 1
Harvest only the amount of wheatgrass you will be juicing and drinking immediately to maximize its nutritional value.
Step 2
Press the grass through a wheatgrass juicer or thoroughly puree it in a high-powered blender.
Step 3
Drink the juice immediately either on its own or added to your smoothie or morning juice.
Things You'll Need
- Medium bowl or jar, optional
- Planting or sprouting tray, optional
- Wheatberries, optional
- Potting soil, optional
- Spray bottle or plant mister, optional
- Wheatgrass juicer or professional grade blender
References
- "The Complete Guide to Growing and Using Wheatgrass"; Lorainne R. Degraff; 2010
- "The Beginner's Guide to Natural Living"; Larry Cook; 2010
- "The Wheatgrass Book"; Anne Wigmore; 1985
- "The Wrinkle Cleanse: 4 Simple Steps to Softer, Younger-Looking Skin"; Cherie Calbom; 2006
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