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Why is Sprout’s wheatgrass better?

Sprout Organic Wheatgrass is living food, grown 100% organically using certified organic wheat and a mineral rich certified organic medium.  Sprout also uses a rich volcanic certified additive soil re-mineraliser to enhance the minerals and trace elements that are absorbed into the wheatgrass. 

We are fully certified organic by NASAA (National Association for Sustainable Agriculture in Australia) and are always working on improving the quality of our wheatgrass.

Our aim is to provide the best quality wheatgrass in Australia.

Most of the nutrients in the soil are used up in the first growth so the second growth will be nutrient deficient.  You may have noticed that the second growth can be a lighter, more yellow colour meaning that there are fewer nutrients left in the soil.

To help you decide which wheatgrass juicer suits your needs, it is best to refer to the more detailed information at About Juicers.

Mould growth is very common when growing wheatgrass.  Because the shoots are grown very close together the moist conditions at the base of the shoots are the perfect environment for mould to grow, especially in the warmer times of the year. As annoying as it may be, mould that grows on wheatgrass has been found to be harmless to humans and when you are ready to juice you can cut above the affected areas.

One method you can use to reduce mould growth is to use the best wheat grain. Sprout Organic Wheatgrass is constantly testing new varieties of certified organic and biodynamic wheats which are less prone to mould.

Keep your wheatgrass in a well ventilated position.

On the hotter days i.e. temperatures over 30ºc, perhaps move the tray inside or to the coolest place available.

Avoid soaking the seed for too long during hotter days.

Avoid over watering.

Because wheatgrass is something that you take to help with your overall health and wellbeing, wheatgrass should not be subjected to any toxic pesticides, fungicides, or synthetic fertilisers which put harmful toxins into your body. 

We go to great lengths to grow you the best quality organic wheatgrass in Australia.  We have taken the step of becoming certified organic by NASAA (The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture in Australia),  so that you can be assured that we are only using products that are free of any toxins or chemicals. 

Our wheat is certified organic, our trays are made of food grade quality plastic which most of the wheatgrass suppliers around Australia do not worry about, and it is grown in an organic, sustainable way, under regulation by NASAA.

We recommend you start with 30mls of wheatgrass juice followed with a glass of water for the first few days. Once you are comfortable with this you can increase the amount up to 60mls, eg. 30mls twice a day.

Wheatgrass has a strong cleansing effect and may make you nauseous if you start with too much.  

Experienced users may drink up to 230mls per day, and therapeutic doses for treating serious illness may require 230 – 900 mls per day.
 
Ideally it is best to drink the juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.  Wheatgrass juice is assimilated into the blood in about 20 minutes, and the vitality lasts throughtout the day.

Previous owner of Sprout and his partner Anneli have a beautiful young daughter, Klara.  During the whole pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding up to now, both Anneli and Richie have had at least 30mls, but usually 60mls of freshly squeezed wheatgrass on a daily basis. 

Their pregnancy was a successful, trouble free pregnancy and they have a very healthy, happy girl who is growing up far too quickly.

From their experience, it can be said that using wheatgrass during pregnancy and during breast feeding was completely safe for them and that they also believe that it has helped with their own health and for baby Klara’s health as well.

Wheatgrass is, of course, high in folate (a B group vitamin), which is important during both pregnancy and breastfeeding for growth and development of the baby.

Every case is different and if you are uncertain, consult your doctor or naturopath for more information.

Although wheatgrass is grown from a grain, it has been completely transformed into a vegetable and so is absolutely non-allergenic.  Make sure that you don’t include any of the grain when you juice your wheatgrass.

Because wheatgrass is a strong toxic cleanser, if you haven’t taken wheatgrass before, or for quite a while, it can release too many toxins from your cells into your bloodstream too quickly.  The idea is to start slowly, perhaps with 30mls/day, followed by a glass of water, and then slowly increase maybe to 60mls/day, ie twice a day.

If you are still feeling nauseous after 1-2 weeks after drinking wheatgrass, reduce the quantity, or stop using.

Wheatgrass doesn’t like full sunlight but still needs a good light source to photosynthesise and produce chlorophyll.  Artificial Greenhouse lights have improved over the years however they cannot replace the powers of natural sunlight.  Not only is sunlight free, it provides more energy than artificial light can.

We grow our wheatgrass using only natural, filtered sunlight.

We have never washed our wheatgrass before harvesting.  Sprout’s wheatgrass is grown in a protected greenhouse and not only is it watered several times a day with fresh water, we never use any sprays that need washing off.

Rinsing the cut grass however may help clean off any mould that may have grown. (which is a common problem encountered when growing wheatgrass.)


How much wheatgrain do I need for a tray?
To cover a seedling tray (like the ones contained in the Kits), you will need about 1 cup full.


What sort of soil/growing medium should I use to grow wheatgrass?

There is a range of various organic or bio-dynamic soil mixes available from retailers such as your local nursery, K-Mart and Bunnings etc. Try to find something that is organic or bio-dynamic as this is what your grass will be growing in and absorbing. For Australian customers, a company called Debco sells a range of mixes available right around the country. Their website (including a list of retailers) is at www.debco.com.au


How long will my order take to arrive?

Sprout tries its very best to get orders out to customers in a timely manner. Sometimes stocks are delayed (we are working with Mother Nature's representatives to try to curb this) but customers are advised if there is going to be a longer delay than hoped. You can also find some further information on delivery times on this page [HERE]