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Wheatgrass Microgreens

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Wheatgrass Microgreens

Microgreen

Triticum aestivum

  • Full sun
  • Zones 4–9
  • 7 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 12" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • 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.