Planting Instructions for Wheatgrass Seeds
🌾 Supplies Needed
- Hard red winter wheat or wheatgrass seeds
- Shallow tray with drainage holes
- Organic potting mix or growing medium
- Spray bottle or gentle watering can
🪴 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Soak the Todd’s Seeds Wheatgrass Seeds
- Rinse and soak seeds in cool water for 8–12 hours (overnight).
- Drain and rinse again. Let sit in a jar or bowl for another 8–12 hours to slightly sprout.
2. Prepare the Tray
- Fill your tray with 1–2 inches of moistened soil or growing medium.
- Flatten and gently pat down without compacting.
3. Sow the Seeds
- Evenly scatter pre-sprouted seeds over the soil surface.
- Press gently into the soil without covering them.
4. Initial Covering
- Cover the tray with another tray, lid, or damp paper towel to block light and help retain moisture.
- Keep in a dark, warm area for 2 days.
5. Watering
- Mist once or twice daily to keep the seeds moist but not soggy.
- After 2 days, remove the cover and place in indirect sunlight or under grow lights.
6. Growing Conditions
- Continue misting or bottom watering as needed.
- Grow in bright light for strong, green shoots.
7. Harvest
- Harvest when blades are 6–8 inches tall (typically 7–10 days after sowing).
- Cut just above the soil line with clean scissors. Best consumed fresh.
8. Optional Second Cut
- Water and let regrow for a second, lighter harvest within a few more days.
🧊 Storage
Refrigerate freshly cut wheatgrass in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Rinse before use.