Making Wheatgrass At Home:
Tips To Save You Time And Money

If you've ever paid the high price of freshly juiced wheatgrass at a smoothie stand, then you've probably considered making wheatgrass at home. Even though it requires more effort on your part to make it yourself, you can save a lot of money. And it's even healthier than buying it in powdered form!

Some principles you should keep in mind are to plant the seeds far enough apart, to expose the sprouts to sunlight, and to avoid using artificial fertilizers. Knowing why these principles are important will guide you in making the best quality wheatgrass at home, at a very reasonable price.

Space Seeds Far Enough Apart

First of all, make sure you plant the seeds far enough apart to give space for air circulation. Cramming them too tightly together makes it more likely for mold to grow, especially if the soil is too wet.

You don't want to go to the bother of preparing the soil, planting the seeds, and letting them grow, only to ruin it all by letting mold develop. So make sure you plant the seeds in such a way that the sprouts will have air circulation all around them.

Proper Sunlight Exposure

Your success in growing wheatgrass at home will be determined in part by whether or not you let the sprouts see sunlight. The amount of sunlight they should be exposed to depends on several factors, but they definitely need some sunlight to fully develop into healthy grass. In warmer temperatures, make sure the soil doesn't dry out and that the wheatgrass doesn't wilt.

I wouldn't recommend constant direct sunlight - that's a bit too much. Just make sure you don't put your flats in a dark closet. At least expose them to indirect sunlight.

Avoid Artificial Fertilizers

Most people are growing their own wheatgrass because they want to juice it to obtain the health benefits of wheatgrass. If you are simply growing it for decoration, you don't have to concern yourself with fertilizers and chemicals, but if you plan to consume it, keep in mind that you will consume some of the fertilizers you use!

So, please be careful what you use to nourish the seedlings. You may not need much, especially if the soil is really good. But if you feel the need to add something, consider using liquid kelp or some sort of natural kelp-based fertilizer.

Find A Helpful Course

I've covered only a few of many important tips you need to be aware of. To fully prepare yourself, I recommend finding a good, helpful course that will give you the information and instructions you need to be successful.

I personally recommend this course on How To Make And Use Wheatgrass. In that course, you will learn where to buy wheatgrass seeds and supplies, and you will learn some methods that will make the process faster and even more fun! Investing a little bit of money into that course now can save you time and money in the future. It's worth it!


Making wheatgrass at home can be fun and easier than you may have thought. Just remember to keep in mind the tips we covered: space the seeds far enough apart, give them proper exposure to sunlight, avoid artificial fertilizers, and find a good course to learn from.