My cats go NUTS NUTS NUTS AND NUTS for this stuff! 😂i could only afford to buy it every once in a while for them bc petsmart sells it for $8 a square and it dies literally the next day or 2 if im lucky so its basically a waste of money. They absolutely love it though! So i found a grocery store that has it in the organic section, and it's $5 basically. The one I bought has lasted over 3 days now which is a success 😂but i can tell we only have a day or two left, so im researching how to maybe make my own. I live in a small apartment but i do have room to grow some. Thanks for the steps! Im across the country so i cant buy from you directly, but I definitely would if i were anywhere near you guys. Thanks again! Hopefully it works out! 😅
Our Bengal boys LOVE their wheatgrass too! I'm happy to hear that you're willing to grow it for your kitties too! The prices that these big chains charge is insanity, especially with the quality. Good Luck & Feel free to ask questions if you run into any challenges along the way! :)
Thanks for telling me about the mold bc i had no idea that would grow. Now im paranoid and check the base to be sure before i buy it. I havent grown it just yet bc were moving soon but still on my list! Thanks for the reply and video. Very helpful
This is fascinating. I’m working on a plan to make my backyard a fun place for my puppies as they grow this grass is a perfect addition! Thank you for this! My only question would be where do you get the seeds? You posted in winter so I’m assuming you can start these and keep them in a garage?
We get our organic wheatgrass seeds from True Leaf Market. They always have excellent quality & the pricing is very reasonable. :) bit.ly/3is3Gds These will grow a bit more slowly in colder temperatures. We plant in the garage, but germination & growing are done in a more temperature controlled area at 72-74 degrees. They'll grow at lower temps, but not as quickly. Good luck with the puppies- I'm sure they'll love having fresh wheatgrass!!
hi there. i have been growing my wheatgrass outside but its been getting in the 85's and humid. i notice mold at the bottom when its grown. is that not safe to juice even if you cut above it? im thinking to get a fan thats always on during the day to allow more air flow, and buy ZEROTOL to do as you mentioned during growing process. is it not safe (for ingestion) to spray with zerotol once you notice mold?
Airflow is definitely important, especially as the temperature rises! A fan may help. Zerotol is essentially Hydrogen Peroxide & Vinegar mix in a more concentrated & consistent formula. Once dry, it is completely safe!
Hey, thanks so much for this video! I just subscribed to your page! I do have a question concerning my small wheatgrass plant. I am growing it inside of our house, since its still very winterlike here. We are growing it to feed to our guinea pigs, but our basement is always pretty wet. Therefore, we frequently have a gnat problem here. When they get into my aloe, lavender or spider plants, I often times use a little hydrogen peroxide or neem oil to eliminate them. Are either of those things ok for a wheatgrass plant? Especially one that will be fed to our guinea pigs? Thanks again!😊
Hi guys! I'm loving your videos. I was wondering about the wheatgrass after germination and a heavy water, what's the watering schedule like for bottom watering the next 7 Days under light?
We give it that heavy top water the first day out of germination and then bottom water daily after that. There are some days where they don't need water, or sometimes they just need less water. Most of that can be determined by feeling the weight of the tray, looking if the soil looks wet still, and knowing if the temperature has been lower or humidity higher some point.
I grow wheatgrass myself to consume, could you tell me what you are using ZERO TOL as there are several types of products. Very informative video thank you
We use Zerotol, which is basically a commercial strength version of a Hydrogen Peroxide & Vinegar mix. It works well for us and with consistent results. amzn.to/3L7kfdn
We water thoroughly before delivery to stores so they don't have to really worry about watering, but we do leave them on a tray that we'll collect the next week so they can bottom water them if necessary (though they rarely need to- they usually sell out before needing water) We suggest to people that they water the wheatgrass every other day or so by placing it in a dish of water for a few minutes. We have a small flyer with instructions in the store placed by the wheatgrass display. 🌱
We bottom water only after the initial first top watering. The amount and timing can vary depending on your growing medium as you want them to stay hydrated, but oversaturation can quickly cause mold in wheatgrass.
New susciber. It sounded like you said to spray wheat grass with Zero Tol. What is that and where do I get it! Links to the products would be great. My germinated grass has white fluffy mold. Will it hurt my cats? Can I do anything to kill the mold? Thanks!!
Zerotol is an OMRI Listed disinfectant/fungicide that leaves no harmful residue. It's a great option if you are battling mold even with environmental controls in check. amzn.to/44xQAQq
When you say 8 oz a tray, or 1 oz per 5x5, is that a wet/sprouted ounce or a dry pre soaked oz? How much dry seed do you soak per tray? You guys are awesome! Thx!
Hi! You can find the Dilution chart for Zerotol HC here: zerotol-hc_label.pdf - BioSafe Systems biosafesystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/zerotol-hc_label.pdf
We just sell them with the roots exposed. Because we fill the 5x5 trays with medium, the roots aren't too long usually. Many of our stores display them in one of our 1020 shallow trays to keep the countertops clean. (They keep the trays and trade them out with us each week)
It is completely safe as it dries with no residue. From the BioSafe Systems website: "ZeroTol HC works on contact to prevent diseases such as Powdery Mildew, Botrytis, and Pythium from developing and spreading in your grow. With no toxic residues and a 0-day preharvest interval, ZeroTol HC gives users peace of mind when using it around people, pets, and wildlife." biosafesystems.com/product/zerotol-hc/#:~:text=With%20no%20toxic%20residues%20and,people%2C%20pets%2C%20and%20wildlife.
A cold-press juicer is best- it will get all the nutrition squeezed out in a delicious juice. We add an Orange & banana to each flat of juice for an amazing flavor & nutrition addition.
Sorry, about that! It's called Zerotol HC amzn.to/42u67Ui You can find the Dilution chart for it here: zerotol-hc_label.pdf - BioSafe Systems biosafesystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/zerotol-hc_label.pdf
Zerotol HC can be found on Amazon: amzn.to/42u67Ui You can find the Dilution chart for it here: zerotol-hc_label.pdf - BioSafe Systems biosafesystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/zerotol-hc_label.pdf
TELL US: Did you find this video helpful? How do you grow your wheatgrass? We'd love to know!! 💚
How much zerotol 2.0 are you using per gallon ?
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Hour per day ?
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@@zdravkocirkovic2665 we run our lights 12 hours on & 12 off. Depending on your environment you may need more or less
Wow it's amazing to see how FAST the process is! I've done a little bit of wheatgrass sprouting on the home level and it never looked this amazing. :)
Thanks! Wheatgrass really is a great way to add a ton of nutrition into your diet.
My cats go NUTS NUTS NUTS AND NUTS for this stuff! 😂i could only afford to buy it every once in a while for them bc petsmart sells it for $8 a square and it dies literally the next day or 2 if im lucky so its basically a waste of money. They absolutely love it though! So i found a grocery store that has it in the organic section, and it's $5 basically. The one I bought has lasted over 3 days now which is a success 😂but i can tell we only have a day or two left, so im researching how to maybe make my own. I live in a small apartment but i do have room to grow some. Thanks for the steps! Im across the country so i cant buy from you directly, but I definitely would if i were anywhere near you guys. Thanks again! Hopefully it works out! 😅
Our Bengal boys LOVE their wheatgrass too! I'm happy to hear that you're willing to grow it for your kitties too! The prices that these big chains charge is insanity, especially with the quality. Good Luck & Feel free to ask questions if you run into any challenges along the way! :)
Thanks for telling me about the mold bc i had no idea that would grow. Now im paranoid and check the base to be sure before i buy it. I havent grown it just yet bc were moving soon but still on my list! Thanks for the reply and video. Very helpful
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What type of soil are you using for the wheat grass? It looks beautiful!
In this Video we where using ProMix BX
This is fascinating. I’m working on a plan to make my backyard a fun place for my puppies as they grow this grass is a perfect addition! Thank you for this! My only question would be where do you get the seeds? You posted in winter so I’m assuming you can start these and keep them in a garage?
We get our organic wheatgrass seeds from True Leaf Market. They always have excellent quality & the pricing is very reasonable. :) bit.ly/3is3Gds
These will grow a bit more slowly in colder temperatures. We plant in the garage, but germination & growing are done in a more temperature controlled area at 72-74 degrees. They'll grow at lower temps, but not as quickly.
Good luck with the puppies- I'm sure they'll love having fresh wheatgrass!!
I'm wondering if baking soda would also work to prevent mold? Great video, thanks.
Possibly - Baking soda will also lower the pH of your soil so you may want to be careful with that.
hi there. i have been growing my wheatgrass outside but its been getting in the 85's and humid. i notice mold at the bottom when its grown. is that not safe to juice even if you cut above it? im thinking to get a fan thats always on during the day to allow more air flow, and buy ZEROTOL to do as you mentioned during growing process. is it not safe (for ingestion) to spray with zerotol once you notice mold?
Airflow is definitely important, especially as the temperature rises! A fan may help.
Zerotol is essentially Hydrogen Peroxide & Vinegar mix in a more concentrated & consistent formula. Once dry, it is completely safe!
Hey, thanks so much for this video! I just subscribed to your page! I do have a question concerning my small wheatgrass plant. I am growing it inside of our house, since its still very winterlike here. We are growing it to feed to our guinea pigs, but our basement is always pretty wet. Therefore, we frequently have a gnat problem here. When they get into my aloe, lavender or spider plants, I often times use a little hydrogen peroxide or neem oil to eliminate them. Are either of those things ok for a wheatgrass plant? Especially one that will be fed to our guinea pigs? Thanks again!😊
Hi guys! I'm loving your videos. I was wondering about the wheatgrass after germination and a heavy water, what's the watering schedule like for bottom watering the next 7 Days under light?
We give it that heavy top water the first day out of germination and then bottom water daily after that. There are some days where they don't need water, or sometimes they just need less water. Most of that can be determined by feeling the weight of the tray, looking if the soil looks wet still, and knowing if the temperature has been lower or humidity higher some point.
Thanks for the video. How do you mix this product, what is the product to water ratio? thx
We suggest following the dilution rates for foliage that are included on the Zerotol bottle. 👍
I grow wheatgrass myself to consume, could you tell me what you are using
ZERO TOL as there are several types of products. Very informative video thank you
We use Zerotol, which is basically a commercial strength version of a Hydrogen Peroxide & Vinegar mix. It works well for us and with consistent results. amzn.to/3L7kfdn
What instructions do you leave the pet store/pet owners on how to care for the wheatgrass?
We water thoroughly before delivery to stores so they don't have to really worry about watering, but we do leave them on a tray that we'll collect the next week so they can bottom water them if necessary (though they rarely need to- they usually sell out before needing water)
We suggest to people that they water the wheatgrass every other day or so by placing it in a dish of water for a few minutes. We have a small flyer with instructions in the store placed by the wheatgrass display. 🌱
Good looking wheatgrass 😊
How did you water the wheat grass after it was done fully growing? Does it need more water?
We bottom water only after the initial first top watering.
The amount and timing can vary depending on your growing medium as you want them to stay hydrated, but oversaturation can quickly cause mold in wheatgrass.
New susciber. It sounded like you said to spray wheat grass with Zero Tol. What is that and where do I get it! Links to the products would be great. My germinated grass has white fluffy mold. Will it hurt my cats? Can I do anything to kill the mold? Thanks!!
Zerotol is an OMRI Listed disinfectant/fungicide that leaves no harmful residue. It's a great option if you are battling mold even with environmental controls in check. amzn.to/44xQAQq
Is it the same process for barley grass? We had a request on Sunday for full trays.
That's awesome!
Yes. Barley grows very similar to the hard winter wheat.
@@IttyBittyMicroFarm I noticed they are sold hulls on or hulls removed. Does it matter?
@@normavarkki We've used the ones with hulls still on and they grew well. Not sure about with hulls removed...
@@IttyBittyMicroFarm ok great!! Thanks Jessica.
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When you say 8 oz a tray, or 1 oz per 5x5, is that a wet/sprouted ounce or a dry pre soaked oz? How much dry seed do you soak per tray?
You guys are awesome! Thx!
We always weigh pre-soaked. 👍
So, we soak 8oz per 1020 tray then divide it up after soaking into the 8 5x5s.
how much of the zerotol do you put in a gallon of water? I don't have the instructions, Thanks
Hi! You can find the Dilution chart for Zerotol HC here: zerotol-hc_label.pdf - BioSafe Systems biosafesystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/zerotol-hc_label.pdf
Great idea with the 5x5's. Where do you get those?
We get them from True Leaf Market. Very reasonably priced. bit.ly/ibmfSeeds
Do you bottom water on the 4th day onwards or top watering all the way?
Top water only during seeding and coming out of Germination. Bottom watering after that. 🌱
Do you sell them just in the slotted 5by 5 or do you add a 5by 5 without holes - so the roots aren’t poking out and exposed?
We just sell them with the roots exposed. Because we fill the 5x5 trays with medium, the roots aren't too long usually. Many of our stores display them in one of our 1020 shallow trays to keep the countertops clean. (They keep the trays and trade them out with us each week)
May I know what kind of light's we need to use to grow wheatgrass?
We recommend using a full spectrum white LED light like these Barrinas: amzn.to/3hlcf8l
Is zerotol poisonous for cats, since they eat the grass?
It is completely safe as it dries with no residue.
From the BioSafe Systems website:
"ZeroTol HC works on contact to prevent diseases such as Powdery Mildew, Botrytis, and Pythium from developing and spreading in your grow. With no toxic residues and a 0-day preharvest interval, ZeroTol HC gives users peace of mind when using it around people, pets, and wildlife."
biosafesystems.com/product/zerotol-hc/#:~:text=With%20no%20toxic%20residues%20and,people%2C%20pets%2C%20and%20wildlife.
What is the Best way to eat (juice) Wheatgrass?
A cold-press juicer is best- it will get all the nutrition squeezed out in a delicious juice. We add an Orange & banana to each flat of juice for an amazing flavor & nutrition addition.
So use a product to prevent mold? What is it? Zero Tholl??? no mention in video description or links :(
Sorry, about that!
It's called Zerotol HC
amzn.to/42u67Ui
You can find the Dilution chart for it here: zerotol-hc_label.pdf - BioSafe Systems biosafesystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/zerotol-hc_label.pdf
Zerotol HC can be found on Amazon:
amzn.to/42u67Ui
You can find the Dilution chart for it here: zerotol-hc_label.pdf - BioSafe Systems biosafesystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/zerotol-hc_label.pdf