When to Havest Wheatgrass?

Provide wheatgrass with the proper growing conditions so that it remains healthy.

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People prefer to grow wheatgrass to turn it into a nutritional drink, but you can also dry it into a powder or add it to a dish. The grass also makes an attractive decoration at the office or in the home. Growing wheatgrass at home allows you to enjoy the plant whenever you desire. Since the grass grows quickly, you can enjoy it within 14 days after planting it.

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After planting wheatgrass, you may harvest it within eight to 14 days. During this period, the grass grows rapidly and turns green in color. Young wheatgrass appears yellow in color until it matures. When you harvest wheatgrass, continue to check on it daily because it will continue to grow. Always measure the wheatgrass daily as the plant grows so that you can determine precisely when to harvest it.

Harvest Wheatgrass

Once the planted wheatgrass reaches 7 to 8 inches tall, you may harvest it. The grass will appear bright green in color when it reaches maturity. Place sharp scissors 3/4 inch above the soil level. Cut the grass from the container to remove it. If you do not have scissors, you can use a sharp chef's knife. Continue to harvest the wheatgrass as it reaches maturity, but it will contain less nutrients once it matures. You can also grow a new batch of wheatgrass as well since it grows quickly.

Store Harvested Wheatgrass

When you harvest wheatgrass, use it as soon as possible for best results. Harvested wheatgrass that you cannot immediately use may be stored in the refrigerator. Keep the wheatgrass crisp by wrapping it in damp paper towels. After you wrap it, store the grass in a zipper-sealed bag and remove the excess air. Wheatgrass will only remain fresh for three to four days when stored in the refrigerator and then it begins to lose its nutritional value.

Tips

Avoid allowing wheatgrass to grow taller than 8 inches because it will become tough and have a bitter flavor. Wheatgrass requires a sunny location to grow so that it can produce chlorophyll. If the wheatgrass appears pale, it may need more sunlight. Straighten wheatgrass blades with your hands before cutting them to ensure that you remove whole blades instead of small portions. Cutting the wheatgrass as close to the soil level as possible ensures that you harvest most of the nutrients. Wheatgrass seeds may be purchased online or through specialty stores because they are not common.

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