How to Grow Fresh Barley Grass

According to Dr. Nicholas Perricone from Oprah.com, barley grass has a higher nutritional density in a single serving than a similar amount of leafy green vegetables. Juiced barley grass is a healthy supplement, and contains enzymes and phytonutrients that work as antioxidants in the body. Growing your own barley grass is simple, and allows you to have access to the healthy plant at all times.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• Barley grass seeds
• Sprouter
• Planting tray
• Soil
• Covering tray

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Instructions

• 1

  Place the barley grass seeds in a bowl to begin the pre-sprout process. Fill the bowl with cool water (approximately 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) and make sure all seeds are covered in water. Soak for eight to 12 hours.

• 2

  Empty the water from the bowl after eight to 12 hours, and then rinse the seeds thoroughly with room-temperature water. Place the seeds in the sprouter.

• 3

  Fill the sprouter with water to cover the seeds, and allow to soak for eight to 12 hours, then drain. Repeat this process at least three times, or until you see the seeds sprout roots that are approximately 1/8 inch long.

• 4

  Move the seeds to a planting tray or pot that has ample drainage. Fill the pot with inexpensive potting soil and moisten with water, then scatter the seeds evenly over the entire top of the soil.

• 5

  Cover the planting tray with a cover tray, which helps the pot retain moisture for growing the barley grass. Set the pot in a dimly lit area that has constant temperatures of approximately 70 degrees.

• 6

  Moisten the soil one to two times a day to prompt root growth. For best results, mist the barley grass from the side since the blades are delicate and may flatten down if watered from the top. Allow the grass to grow for three to four days, until the blades begin pushing up the covering tray.

• 7

  Move the planting tray to an area with direct sunlight, and continue to keep soil moist. Harvest the grass in approximately 10 days for juicing.