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Wheatgrass Microgreens
MicrogreenTriticum aestivum
- Full sun
- Zones 4–9
- 7 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
Wheat sprouts with a sweet flavor. 1/2 cup of seed yields approx. 2-3 cups of sprouts. All of Johnny's high-germination sprouting seeds have tested negative for the presence of E. coli 0157 and Salmonella.
Planting
Soak wheat berries 8-12 hours until sprouting begins. Broadcast densely on growing medium. Cover lightly with soil.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 1-3.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Fungus gnats, mold if overwatered. Common diseases: Root rot from overwatering, mold in humid conditions.