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Growing Wheatgrass Hydroponically

Posted by hank_mili Z11 (My Page) on
Sat, Feb 19, 05 at 2:19

I'm curious if anyone have tried to grow wheatgrass hydroponically? The best way to grow it in quantity, I'm guessing, is in flat trays using perlite. This eliminates the drip method because you want continuous even growth over the entire tray. I'm thinking aeroponic, or overhead mist method should give the best results.


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RE: Growing Wheatgrass Hydroponically

I'd say forget the perlite, go with nutrient film.


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RE: Growing Wheatgrass Hydroponically

Hi Adriana. I'm sure that will work well but because the idea is to harvest when the grass get to about 6 - 8", I'm not sure there will be sufficient root mass to take advantage of the NFT technique. Also got to aim for max volume that is maximum plants/sq. unit area. The flat tray should give the most volume relative to other methods.

Some wheatgrass growing sites recommend vermiculite but because it is not as pH stable as perlite (vermiculite gets alkaline over time) I still think perlite is the way to go.

I'm leaning towards using overhead mist heads. The trays would have a simple rectangular framework around it; the framework would be covered by clear plastic sheeting with a few holes to allow for breathing. Kind of like a miniature green house if you will. The top of the framework is where the mist head would mount.

Since wheatgrass is ready to harvest in about 7 - 10 days, an open system will work without too much loss of nutrients.

Not sure how many harvesting cycles I can expect anyone have any idea?


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RE: Growing Wheatgrass Hydroponically

Check out Sprout People

Here is a link that might be useful: Wheatgrass info


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RE: Growing Wheatgrass Hydroponically

Thanks Adriana, good site.


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You could also check out http://www.ewheatgrass.com

Here is a link that might be useful: Wheatgrass Forum


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Growing Wheatgrass Hydroponically

There is a good thread at http://www.gtghydroponics.com/forum/0-1-94.htm that discusses this growing technique. I found it helpful.

Jared Balis
Owner, Wheatgrass Place
http://www.WheatgrassPlace.com

Here is a link that might be useful: Wheatgrass Health Benefits & More!


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