I just spritz it with water after the seeds are sown. You want to keep it lightly moist - it should never dry out or be totally soggy! I find it easier to use a spray bottle.Mum do you have to water it daily after you put the seeds on the vermiculite?
Easy wheatgrass growing (photos), share yours too!
Ok, I was at the close-out store and they had loads of grass so I got some rye seeds and a couple of AL foil pans with plastic lids to start making my own attempt at growing my own pig treats. I have a little bit of newsprint from the grocery circular that comes in the mail. Wish me luck.
- Mum
- I GAVE, dammit!
I don't do mine like that.
This is what I do:
put in jam jar with lid with holes in it (like a screen). Fill up jar and rinse several times, then leave with water in it soaking overnight.
12 hours later: rinse seeds and leave the jar upside down to drain.
do this about 3 or 4 more times, until you see the seeds sprouting (maybe 1/4" sprout).
At this stage spread them out on the vermiculite. Cover and keep in a dark place until they're a couple of inches high - then uncover and put in sun to green up!
This is what I do:
put in jam jar with lid with holes in it (like a screen). Fill up jar and rinse several times, then leave with water in it soaking overnight.
12 hours later: rinse seeds and leave the jar upside down to drain.
do this about 3 or 4 more times, until you see the seeds sprouting (maybe 1/4" sprout).
At this stage spread them out on the vermiculite. Cover and keep in a dark place until they're a couple of inches high - then uncover and put in sun to green up!
Oh yes, I forgot they ought to sprout in the dark. I best go cover that clear plastic lid with some foil! I did wash the seeds and was very surprised at how dirty the water was that poured out. There were 2 pans and lids in the package and I have 2 entire pounds of rye seeds so I think I have plenty to experiment with. There's also some potting soil in the basement from who knows when that I could use too although I am loving the dirt-free method.
It would be nice if I could avoid having to use this nasty slurry fertilizer. It just looks really, really, really gross.
It would be nice if I could avoid having to use this nasty slurry fertilizer. It just looks really, really, really gross.
- dgarriques
- Got Pigs?
Mum thanks for the reminder how to do it, I tried last week and they sprouted but then all molded and died.
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- Who's your Branni?
But do not let the piggies sit in it and eat it if you want a second cutting. They will enjoy it immensely and rip it out by the roots!