How Long Does it Take to Grow Wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass Uses and Definition

Wheatgrass is grown by many indoors to be put through a juicer and taken as a nutritional supplement. It takes only a small amount of space and effort to grow it. Wheatgrass, like other plants, can also be grown outdoors.

Planting Conditions That Affect Growth of Wheatgrass

The ideal conditions for growing wheatgrass include a well-drained soil bed or growing pot and a regulated temperature. The quality of the soil has little effect on the growth rate of wheatgrass. A steady supply of direct sunlight each day is optimal, but indirect will not significantly slow the growth rate of the grass. Wheatgrass slows its growth if the temperature is below 60-70 degrees or above 90 degrees.

Growth Rate and Harvesting

Wheatgrass should be harvested when it reaches 7 inches tall. In ideal conditions, this can take one week to 10 days. To harvest, the wheatgrass should be cut just above the soil level, and the grass will regrow within another week.

References

• How to Grow Wheatgrass

Resources

• Growing wheatgrass