I have been sprouting wheat grass with no problem. I am now trying to sprout barley and spelt and I have not had the results like the wheat. They get this little nub, but after four days I'm looking for the long root, and it just isn't there. I'm wondering if I need to sak it longer initially, (Idid about 8 hours) or if the grain I have is dead and I need to look elsewhere for my sources.
One last thing, I wonder if you have any tips on keeping birds out of your wheatgrass if you are growing it outside? I am thinking about mosquito netting, but if you have experience with this, let me know. Thank you for your help and availablity.
Lorraine Williams
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Re: birds. I string monofilament fishing line around the area. It keeps them from flying around it. Works good on my boat, too.
Re: other sprouts. I’m no expert; I’d suggest The Sprouting Book from www.chidiet.com/books.htm. I did, however, watch the staff making trays at Creative Health, and they made up the trays the same as wheatgrass. We did, however, soak seeds for 24 hours before planting. I would think that if they sprout at all, they’re OK.
Jim Carey
Hi there from New Zealand,
In reply to the above query I am saying that I have successfully grown barley grass outside with very little effort...one growing tray,,line tray with newspaper...add a good growing medium ( not soil..instead use an organic tub raising mix...there is not enough umph in seed raising mix once the seeds have sprouted if you want to raise the barley grass for juice. I HATED the juice from barley grass but prefer growing wheatgrass ..again outside.
Posted by: Jackie....New Zealand | April 25, 2009 at 02:53 PM