How to Grow Wheatgrass, the Green Blood

Wheatgrass is a unique wheat belonging to the genus Roegneria, with a jade-green appearance and health benefits after juicing, known as “green blood”, mainly cultivated in the plateau regions of our country. So, what growing methods are there for wheatgrass? Who are the suitable people to consume wheatgrass? Let's find out together!

I. Soilless Growing Method for Wheatgrass

1. Seed soaking

Prepare wheatgrass seeds, wash them clean with water, put them in a container, fill with water, and soak for 8 hours until the seeds are fully hydrated and softened.

2. Germination

Wash the soaked seeds once more with water, find a growing tray, lay a layer of kitchen paper or a towel on it, moisten it with water, scatter the wheatgrass seeds on top, then cover the seeds with another layer of kitchen paper or a towel, and moisten the towel as well. Note that the bottom of the growing tray must have holes to allow water to drain; in addition, it is best to place it in a dark environment for germination.

3. Cultivation

Place the growing tray in a cool, shaded spot and water it moderately every day, keeping it moist. During this time, be careful to pick out any spoiled seeds, otherwise they will infect the other healthy seeds.

4. Harvesting

When the wheatgrass grows to 10 cm, it can be harvested. When harvesting, use a small knife to cut as close to the roots as possible.

II. Soil Cultivation Method for Wheatgrass

Besides water cultivation, wheatgrass can also be grown in soil. The first two steps of soil cultivation are the same as for water cultivation: do a good job of seed soaking and germination.

After the seeds germinate, scatter them evenly in the soil. It is best to use nutrient soil, because nutrient soil has better moisture retention. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and spray an appropriate amount of water. When sowing wheatgrass, it must not be too dense; if sown too densely, there will not be enough nutrients and the wheatgrass will quickly wilt.

Water soil-cultivated wheatgrass once a day, with the amount of water just enough to keep the soil moist. It can be harvested after about 20 days.

III. Suitable People for Consuming Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass has health benefits, and has certain health benefits for people with low immunity, middle-aged and elderly people, people who are weak, anemic, and those who wish to supplement natural vitamins; people with poor sleep, low energy, and who often feel fatigued; people with excess stomach acid, poor digestion, or easy constipation; long-term patients who need a balanced diet in cooperation with medical treatment; those who wish to reduce the side effects of long-term use of Chinese and Western medicine on the body; people who often eat fast food and lack fresh vegetables and fruits; middle-aged women who often have discomfort or minor ailments; people with osteoporosis and those who need to supplement calcium, potassium, and other minerals; people who are slimming and need a balanced diet in cooperation; people who smoke and drink too much and wish to improve excessive phlegm and bad breath; and people in a sub-health state all receive certain health benefits.

Wheatgrass is widely used in health products and has substantial economic value, but at the same time it can also be grown at home, and the growing method is relatively simple.

The above is the introduction to the growing methods of wheatgrass and the suitable people for consumption compiled by the Tuliu website editors. We hope it can help you.