Description
Packed with vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll, organic wheatgrass juice is a refreshing, nutritious addition to your wellness routine. These fast-germinating hard red winter wheat seeds grow into lush, 4″-6″ greens perfect for juicing in just 10–15 days. Ideal for container gardening, they can also add vibrant greenery to indoor spaces, making them a great choice for table centerpieces or festive Easter displays. With the ability to grow up to 4' tall, these versatile greens bring both beauty and health benefits to your home.
Botanical Name: Triticum aestivum
Days to Maturity: 10–15 days
Family: Poaceae
Native: Unknown, in cultivation for over 5,000 years.
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 4″–6″ tall seedlings for juicing, but will grow to 4'.
Variety Information: Thin, soft, green, young leaves of the wheat plant, resembling grass.
Exposure: Ful sun to part shade
Attributes: Good for Containers
When to Start Inside: Sow indoors any time of year. To hasten germination, soak seeds in water for 12 to 24 hours before sowing. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 60°–70°F.
Days to Emerge: 3–5 days
Seed Depth: 1/8″
Seed Spacing: ¼”
Thinning: Not required
This packet sows 80 square inches or one 8″x10″. 1,280 seeds in packet.