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Thursday 5 September 2013

How to make a choice of pots, the measurements for growing and preparation of Wheatgrass at home?



Choice of pots: 

Clay pots with or without holes can be used. However we find plastic basins of about 6 to 8 inches diameter and about 3 inches deep ideal. These can be filled up to 2 1/2 inches with soil. Also trays made from wood or plastic or steel may be used. 

How much wheat to sow every day? 

For a family of 4 healthy persons, about 100 grams can be sown every day in a new pot or basin so that a continuous supply is available. 7 to 9 pots would ensure a fresh harvest every day of the week.
For a person who is sick the amount of wheat required to be sown every day is about 50 to 100 grams. Again 7 to 9 pots growing at any given time would ensure one pot maturing for cutting everyday (since it takes about 7 to 9 days to get the harvest).

How to store wheat grass? 


The wheat grass can be stored in the refrigerator in a plastic container or a good quality cellophane bag for about 3 days. But the juice must be drunk as soon as juiced orwithin1/2 hour of juicing.

How to juice wheatgrass? 


Please do not use electric blenders for juicing as the rapid blade movement causes oxidation of the chlorophyll and renders it useless.
A manual mince maker may be used or you can use any stone crushing method available in the home for making chutneys.
Add a little water while grinding or pounding- strain the juice through a clean cloth into a cup or a glass. Grind again adding water - repeat this process until the remaining grass is almost white. Do not throw the leftover grass. Put it on your plants as manure.

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