How to Harvest Wheat Grass That Keeps Growing
If you are growing wheat grass in your own home or garden, you may be wondering how to harvest it and what to do with all of it. Growing a standard-size tray of wheat grass may seem like too much for you and your family. But if you keep up with it, you'll see it's not too much. Wheatgrass should grow to be about 6 to 7 inches high, and if you continue to water it and care for it properly, it will return to that height after you harvest it.
Instructions
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Assess your wheat grass, deciding where to harvest. The oldest grass should be harvested first. If you have been harvesting the plant already, choose an area where you haven't harvested for a while.
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Cut a clump of the grass, with the scissors, just above the seeds in the bottom of the tray. A handful will be enough for one shot of wheat grass juice.
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Place the grass into the juicer. Ensure that a cup is under the juicer's spout, and turn it on.
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Repeat the process to make shots for anyone else who may want wheat grass juice. Repeat every day.
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Tips & Warnings
If you harvest every day, your plant will be very healthy and will continue to produce new grass blades. If you don't harvest often, you may see mold or decay happening on your grass or in the soil. Don't worry about the mold, just harvest above it. It is best to harvest daily.
One shot per day is enough to get all the benefits of the wheat grass. You don't need more.
Only cut what you are going to consume immediately. The enzymes, nutrients and chlorophyll lose their potency after about 20 minutes, emphasizes YourKefirSource.com.
