Wheatgrass Tutorial?

[BrianC]

I'm sure this is one of the most discussed topics, but I am looking to start sprouting wheatgrass for juicing. These are the things I would like to know before I spend $X.

Where's the best/cheapest place to buy seed - and what variety?
" " for soil - I would prefer something organic or at least w/o chemicals
Any other tips such as supplements for the soil
Is a masticating juicer much better or will my juiceman jr centrifugal blade juicer be fine?

Thanks

[Veganforlife]

Hey Brian - here is the BEST sprouter (mho). I have two of these and love them:
http://www.freshlifesprouter.com/index.asp

I buy my red winter wheat (hard) from www.sproutpeople.com

I would suggest checking this book out from the library to learn all there is to know about wheatgrass. The Wheatgrass Book by Ann Wigmore.

I use this hand-crank juicer.
http://www.discountjuicers.com/healthyjuicer.html

hope this helps!

[Elizabeth]

I am going to be doing this also... Here is some info. I found...

http://www.chetday.com/wheatgrass.html

http://www.happyjuicer.com/growing-wheatgrass-guide.asp

[aubrey]

:) I don't actually use any soil. I have these plastic containers that spinach comes in...I save them for sprouts. I was sprouting some wheat berries in one of those a couple weeks ago, and I left the house for a few days. When I came back, there was all kinds of grass! It just took off. I water and drain it once a day, but I have had thick, wonderful wheatgrass since. It gets indirect light on the kitchen counter, and it sits right next to my juicer.

[carolg]

Aubrey,
Can you please describe spinach containers as ours are sold bulk or in bags? I still have that first batch of wheatberries giving me some grass, but very sporatic to cut. Thanks.
carolg

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