WHEAT GRASS – वीटग्रास (50 Gm)

🌾 How to Grow Organic & Desi Wheatgrass

☀️ 1. Climate & Season

Wheatgrass grows best in cool to moderate temperatures (15–25°C).

Can be grown year-round indoors or in shade.

Ideal for winter months (October–February) in India.

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🌿 2. Seed Selection

Use desi wheat (traditional varieties) for richer nutrition.

Choose clean, chemical-free seeds.

> 💡 Tip: Soak seeds in clean water for 8–10 hours, then sprout them overnight in a damp cloth before sowing.

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🌾 3. Growing Methods

(a) Tray or Pot Method (Home Use)

1. Take a tray or pot (3–4 inches deep).

2. Fill with organic soil mix — compost + garden soil + cocopeat (1:1:1).

3. Spread sprouted seeds evenly on top.

4. Cover with a thin layer of compost or wet cloth for 1 day.

5. Keep in indirect sunlight and spray water daily.

6. Ready for harvest in 7–9 days when 6–8 inches tall.

(b) Hydroponic / Water Method

1. Spread sprouted seeds on a clean tray.

2. Keep moist using a spray bottle (no soil needed).

3. Maintain humidity — don’t let seeds dry.

4. Harvest in 7–8 days.

✅ Clean and quick — perfect for juice extraction.

(c) Soil Bed or Field Method

1. Prepare fine soil and mix cow dung manure or compost.

2. Sow sprouted seeds close together in rows.

3. Lightly cover with soil.

4. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

5. Harvest tender shoots after 8–10 days.

(d) Raised Bed Method (For Commercial Growing)

Make 3–4 ft wide raised beds.

Use organic compost and drip irrigation.

Cut the grass 1 inch above soil for regrowth (you can get 2–3 harvests).

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💧 4. Watering

Spray or sprinkle water every morning.

Avoid overwatering — roots may rot.

Use filtered or clean water only.

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🌱 5. Organic Nutrition

For soil-based growth, mix:

Vermicompost or cow dung manure before sowing.

Light spray of Jeevamrut or Panchagavya once every few days.

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🌼 6. Harvesting

Cut wheatgrass when 6–8 inches tall using a clean knife or scissors.

Best harvested early in the morning for higher nutrition.

Use immediately for juice or powder making.

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🌸 7. Tips for Best Quality

Use new seeds for every batch (don’t reuse roots).

Keep trays in well-ventilated, shaded areas — no direct harsh sunlight.

Wash grass thoroughly before juicing.

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🌿 8. Health Benefits (Optional Section for Blog)

Rich in chlorophyll, vitamins A, C, and E, and minerals.

Helps detoxify, improve digestion, and boost immunity.