Rebecca’s Recommendations: The Wheatgrass is Always Greener

While it’s officially spring, your plants won’t look like they’ve “sprung” for a while. So get a head start on growing by planting indoor wheatgrass. In a little over a week you’ll have some impressive shoots that will impart fresh air and a verdant hue to your home. Wheatgrass pots are a welcome addition to a dining table, a kitchen counter, and a bathroom. You can use a container of any size, so your indoor grass can fit anywhere you’d like. Also, wheatgrass is pet-friendly, so no need to worry if pets nibble on it. Here’s what you’ll need:

A container in which to grow your grass (decorative teacups or even clear glass bowls work well, and you’ll be able to see the sculptural, earthy roots in clear container.
Wheat berries (found in bulk bins at the grocery store)
Water
Potting soil
Rocks or other drainage material (optional)

Completely cover the wheat berries with water in a large bowl and let them soak for 8 to 12 hours. Then drain the berries, which will have swollen quite a bit, so be sure to use a large-enough bowl and an ample amount of water when soaking. Fill your growing container with drainage material (if using) and about 2 inches of potting soil. Once you’ve drained the wheat berries, spread them evenly over the potting soil. Lightly water the wheat berries and continue to do so a few times a day (tip: A spray bottle filled with water makes this task a breeze). Sprouts should form in a few days and continue growing, so trim as needed.

Rebecca’s Recommendations: The Wheatgrass is Always Greener

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