How to grow wheat at home?

4 methods: Soaking and germinating the seeds Planting the seeds Collecting the wheatgrass Juicing the wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that keep your body and mind healthy. A small amount of wheatgrass juice every morning is considered a very healthy way to start the day, but it can be very expensive. If you want to make wheatgrass a part of your diet, try growing them at home rather than buying them as juice. In this article, you will find information on how to grow wheatgrass from seeds and use them when ripe.

Method 1 Soaking and germinating seeds

1. 

   Purchase Wheatgrass Seeds. They are also called hard winter wheat seeds. Buy a pack of seeds online or at a health food store. Look for organic seeds from a reputable grower to be sure they haven't been treated with pesticides and will grow into healthy, vibrant grass.

2. Prepare the seeds for soaking.

   Before proceeding with soaking and germination, the seeds must be measured and washed.

   • Measure out enough seeds to place in a thin layer on the tray you use to grow your herb. For a 40 x 40 cm tray, you will need about two cups of seeds.
   • Rinse the seeds in cool, clean water using a very small colander or strainer. Drain the water thoroughly and place the seeds in a bowl.
3. Soak the seeds.

   Soaking initiates germination. By the end of the process, the seeds should have germinated small roots.

   • Pour the seeds in a bowl with cold, preferably filtered, water. The amount of water should be three times the number of seeds. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place on the counter for 10 hours or overnight.
   • Drain the water from the seeds and pour in even colder, filtered water; again, the amount of water should be about three times the amount of seeds. Let it soak for another 10 hours.
   • Repeat the process one more time for a total of three water changes.
   • By the end of the last soak, the seeds should have germinated roots. This means they are ready to land. Drain and set aside the seeds while you prepare to plant.

Method 2 Planting Seeds

1. Prepare a seed tray.

   Line the tray with paper towels to prevent sprout roots from sprouting through the holes in the bottom of the tray. Line the bottom of the tray with a 5 cm layer of organic compost or soil.

   • If possible, use paper towels that have not been treated with chemicals or dyes. Recycled, chemical-free paper towels are available at health food stores.
   • Use pre-moistened compost or soil that is free of pesticides and other chemicals. To get the most out of your wheatgrass, it's important to use organic soil.
2. Plant the seeds.

   Spread the seeds evenly over the entire surface of the compost or soil. Squeeze the seeds lightly into the soil, but do not completely bury them.

   • It's okay if the seeds touch, the main thing is that they do not concentrate in any one place. They need space to grow.
   • Water the tray lightly and make sure all seeds get moisture.
   • Cover the tray with a few dampened newspaper to protect the seedlings.
3. Maintain moisture.

   The seeds should not dry out for the first few days after planting.

   • Pick up newspapers and water the tray thoroughly in the morning. The soil should be moist, but not saturated with water through and through.
   • Before going to bed, lightly dampen the seedlings with a spray bottle to prevent the seeds from drying out overnight. Spray moisture on newspapers as well.
   • Remove the newspapers after 4 days. Continue watering the sprouted grass once a day.
4. 

   Keep the grass in partial sunlight. Direct sunlight can damage it, so place the tray in a shady place.

Method 3 Harvesting Wheatgrass

1. Wait for the wheatgrass to separate.

   As soon as the shoots ripen, the second one begins to grow from the first blade of grass. This means the grass can be harvested.

   • The grass should be about 15 cm high.
   • As a rule, harvest can be done on the 9-10th day of growth.
2. Cut off the wheat germ above the root.

   Cut the grass just above the root with scissors and place in a bowl. Juice can be squeezed out of the collected grass.

   • The harvested wheatgrass can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week, but it is best to harvest it just before eating, since then it not only tastes very good, but also has the greatest health benefits.
   • Keep watering the wheatgrass for another crop. Collect the grass as soon as it is ripe.
   • Sometimes a third crop may sprout, but it is usually not as tender and sweet as the first. Empty the tray and prepare it for the next batch of seedlings.
3. Start the process again.

   It takes a lot of grass to squeeze wheatgrass juice. If you plan on making wheatgrass juice part of your daily diet, you will need more than one tray of seedlings.

   • Time to grow and harvest so you have a new batch of soaked seeds coming up while the previous one starts to grow. If you already have two or three batches at different stages of growth, then you have enough wheatgrass to enjoy juice every day.
   • Wheatgrass has a beautiful, bright green color and will add natural beauty to your kitchen. Try growing wheatgrass in a decorative tray surrounded by other plants to enjoy beauty and health at the same time.

Method 4 Making juice from wheatgrass

1. 

   Rinse the wheat germ. Since you've grown wheatgrass from organic seeds in organic soil, they won't need to be over-cleaned. Rinse lightly to remove debris and dust that may have gotten on them from the air.

2. Place the wheat germ in the juicer.

   Wheatgrass juicers are designed to make the most of this fibrous plant.

   • Do not use conventional juicers, as the grass can clog and break them.
   • If you don't have a juicer, you can use a blender. After grinding the wheat germ thoroughly, strain it with a sieve.
3. 

   Enjoy wheatgrass juice. You will need some juice to experience the powerful combination of vitamins and minerals.

Tips

• Wheatgrass is believed to detoxify the body.
• If the wheatgrass tray becomes moldy, use a fan to improve air circulation in the room. Harvest by cutting the grass above the mold level; it is not tainted.

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How to grow wheat at home. The benefits of wheat germ and tips for growing.

In recent years, a healthy lifestyle has become a real trend. And such a product as wheat germ is considered one of the most important components in the diet of a person who is fond of healthy eating.

What you need to get started

Before you grow wheat at home, you need to prepare everything you need for such a process. So, here's what you need:

• Wheat grains. They must be of good quality and not treated with any chemicals. Winter crops are best suited for germination.
• Germination tray. It should be plastic or glass, but not metal. If choosing a plastic tray, check that it is made from food grade raw materials. Can wheat be grown in something other than a tray? You can, for this purpose, simple glass jars are also suitable. When germinating, it is best to cover the jars with gauze.
• A humidifier - you will need it if you decide to seriously start sprouting wheat at home and are going to do it all the time. For household purposes, some inexpensive model is suitable.
• Fresh clean water at room temperature.

Choosing grains for wheat germination

Before growing wheat germ, you need to choose the raw material itself. Here we would like to give you some tips:

• Wheat that is specially made for sprouting can be found in grocery stores or health food stores. It has the appropriate marking, and you can be sure that if you follow all the rules, you will get a high-quality result. However, if you want to save money, you can buy wheat from farmers when there is such an opportunity.
• It is highly desirable that the raw materials are not treated with any chemicals. Unfortunately, it is simply impossible to check this with the naked eye. If you buy special environmentally friendly grains, you can rest assured that they certainly meet all the stated requirements.
• It will not be easy to check the wheat purchased on the market. But you can at least appreciate its appearance. So, pay attention to the size and integrity of the seeds. They should, if possible, be the same, not chipped, not wrinkled, dry, smooth, without mold. If the appearance worries you, immediately ask the question: is it possible to grow such wheat, and will there be any benefit from it? Choose only the product that does not arouse your suspicions and looks healthy and of high quality.
• It so happens that even beautiful-looking grains do not germinate and begin to rot even when they swell in water. If you notice mold, don't germinate the wheat, just throw it away.
  Different varieties of culture swell and germinate in different ways. They may also require different temperatures or humidity. But there is one rule that should be observed when germinating wheat at home: it is better to underexpose grains in water than overexpose them.

How to grow wheat

Having chosen and bought wheat grains, the first thing to do is to soak them in water. Moreover, it is important to first measure the required amount of raw materials. For a large tray or tray measuring 40 x 40 cm, you will need about a couple of glasses. There should be enough grains so that they cover the bottom with a thin layer.
After measuring the seeds, pour them into a colander or sieve and rinse with clean cool water. Then put them in a bowl and soak. Wheat should be soaked in clean, if possible, filtered water at room temperature. Its volume should be 3 times the volume of seeds.
Fill the grains, cover them with a film or a lid and leave them on the table for 10 hours. After this time, drain the water and collect fresh, slightly cooler than the previous one, and also filtered.Its amount should also be 3 times the number of seeds. Leave the wheat again for 10 hours. Then do the same procedure a third time.

The result of such soaking should be the appearance of small roots on the seeds.
Rinse the wheat and prepare a tray for it. If there are holes in the bottom of the tray, place paper towels on the bottom to prevent roots from growing through the container. Then take organic compost or soil and cover it in a layer of 5 cm. Please note that you need to grow wheat at home without fertilization, otherwise, instead of good, it can only bring harm. By the way, the paper towels that you put in the tray should also be clean, without paint and fragrances.

You can grow wheat without land. To do this, you need to take a tray without holes and a piece of gauze. Lay the cheesecloth folded in several layers on the bottom, spread the seeds on top and cover with several more layers of cheesecloth. Pour the grains onto the prepared compost and spread in an even layer.

Then press lightly to the ground, but do not dig in whole. Water the wheat with clean water, being careful to moisturize all areas. If you grow grains on gauze, it must also be thoroughly moistened, but not completely filled in, so that mold does not appear. Then cover the seed tray with wet newspaper or cloth.

Check the wheat every day and make sure it doesn't dry out. Water the compost regularly for several days. Again, do not overfill the tray with water. We also spray the newspapers lying on top from the spray bottle. After 4 days, remove the newspapers and water the sprouts once a day. The question of where to grow wheat is also important. It is better to do this in a place where the direct rays of the sun do not fall, but not too dark. It should be warm and there should be diffused light.

Helpful hints

To know how to properly grow wheat at home, you should heed some tips:

• Where you place the wheat tray, the air temperature should be 22-24 ° C. In such a place, you need to maintain a high humidity, and if the air in the room is too dry, it is better to use a humidifier.
• Do not pour too much water into the container. In such conditions, the seeds will not germinate, but only burst and become moldy.
• If you do not maintain constant moisture, wheat, on the contrary, will dry out and will not germinate. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly moisten the soil and newspapers or gauze that lie on top.
• It is also not necessary to sprinkle the grains in a too thick layer, because the lower seeds will simply suffocate, and there will be no benefit from them.
• As a rule, subject to the technology, high-quality raw materials germinate in a day. Moreover, almost all seeds should germinate. Wheat should be eaten immediately, and its sprouts should not become longer than 3 mm - in this case, they will be very harmful to the body. It is advisable to discard those seeds that have not sprouted, since they may be affected by some kind of disease.
• If the wheat has not sprouted within 2 days, you just need to throw it out, because either the raw materials turned out to be of poor quality, or you made some mistakes during germination.

Why is germinated wheat useful?

Wheat itself, even in an unsprouted form, is a rich source of useful components. In dry grains, such components are in an inactive phase, but at the time when a sprout emerges from the seed, the grain tries to give it everything that is needed for active development. Thus, the wheat seed mobilizes all the nutrients hidden in it.

Sprouted wheat is useful not only for its contents, but also because the contents are balanced, it is absorbed by the body almost completely. That is why crop sprouts are considered a valuable biologically active food supplement, which, moreover, has an absolutely natural origin.

If we talk about the composition of sprouted wheat, then it contains the following components:

• fatty acid;
• maltose;
• alimentary fiber;
• 20 different amino acids;
• minerals;
• vitamins: C, E, PP, vitamins of group B.

The highest concentration of these substances is present in the product when its shoots reach 1-2 mm in length. Sprouted wheat is believed to contain components that are involved in the construction of nucleic acids, which, in turn, underlie our genes. This leads to the fact that after consuming the product, reserves appear in the human body for the recovery and treatment of many, including serious diseases.

If we talk about what effect sprouted wheat has on the body, then the following should be highlighted:

• The product improves the functioning of many organs and systems of the body. It tones the body, boosts immunity and allows a person to easily cope with infections. Wheat normalizes metabolism, gives vigor and energy.
• It is especially useful after illness, when the body is exhausted and does not have enough strength to recover. For people with low immunity, this product is also important in the diet. You can use the sprouts as a preventive measure, for example, during the SARS season and during flu epidemics.
• Such food has a positive effect on the work of the nervous system, relieving depression and stress.
• Sprouted wheat is also useful for men. Long-term use is believed to help cope with sexual dysfunction.
• Magnesium, which is contained in the sprouts of the culture, perfectly reduces blood pressure, and also removes cholesterol from the blood.
• Insoluble fiber in fiber is beneficial for the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Sprouted wheat helps fight constipation, removes toxins, toxins and radionuclides. Soluble fiber also has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, absorbing bile acids and improving the intestinal microflora.
• The normalization of metabolism, which is promoted by the use of sprouted wheat, helps with obesity. The product itself is very low in calories, but it saturates well, quickly and for a long time relieves hunger. For those who are overweight and decide to eat wheat germ, it is advisable to exclude bread from the diet.
• Wheatgrass is considered an excellent cancer prevention tool. In some cases, such a product helped to cope with already existing neoplasms: cysts, fibroids, fibromas, polyps.
• Sprouted grains are recommended for use in case of visual impairment, the presence of various inflammations in the body, diabetes mellitus. Wheatgrass helps to restore even very poor eyesight if you eat them regularly and for a long time. As for diabetes mellitus, such food greatly facilitates the course of the disease and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland.
  Sprouted wheat has a rejuvenating effect on the body, improves complexion, skin condition, hair, nails and teeth. It charges the body with energy, gives strength and activity.

Contraindications to the use of wheat sprouts

Despite all the naturalness and benefits of wheat, it also has a number of contraindications:

• It should not be eaten by those with kidney problems or serious gastrointestinal problems.
• Those who are prone to frequent bowel disorders also need to be very careful when introducing such a product into their diet.
• Sprouted wheat, like any other, contains gluten. For most people, it does not represent anything bad, but there are those who do not tolerate such a component.
• A reaction to the consumption of sprouted wheat can be digestive upset, but, as a rule, after some time the body gets used to it and this symptom disappears on its own.

How to eat wheat germ

Wheatgrass Juice

Wheat for juicing is germinated long enough until the sprouts reach a length of 10-12 cm. Then they can be cut and squeezed out.

To do this, proceed as follows:

• First, the sprouts are washed with cool water.
• Then they put it in a special juicer designed specifically for such purposes. A simple juicer will not work in this case, because the blades of grass can clog it, and it will fail. Special devices for making juice from wheatgrass are made in such a way that you can get the maximum amount of liquid.
• If you do not have such a juicer, then grind the stems with a blender, and then strain through a very fine sieve or cheesecloth.

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In general, the history of sprouting and eating wheat began long ago, after one of the simplest experiments. It all began in the 1930s as a result of the experiments of the agrochemist Charles Schnabel, who fed sick chickens with wheat seedlings.

After eating wheat grass, the birds recovered. Moreover, Schnabel noted that they began to lay more eggs than their initially healthy neighbors. Impressed by the experiment, Charles Schnabel introduced wheatgrass into his family's diet.

When the experiment was repeated the next year, the result was reproduced, Schnabel noted a doubled egg production in chickens that consumed wheat germ as an addition to food.

After much research, wheat germ has been credited with a wide variety of properties, including protection against cancer and aging, as well as treatment for tuberculosis.

How to germinate wheat at home correctly

In general, you need to start by choosing a grain of wheat. You can order wheat grains in any online store.

But I made everything easier ...

Just took a house in the village. If you don't have such an option, go to the nearest farmers' market and buy them.

Be sure to make sure that they are not pickled from rodents. This is often done by farmers to preserve their crops throughout the winter.

Step # 1: pre-germinate the sprouts

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This wheatgrass juice of yours will contain many vitamins and minerals that will improve your health.

So, let's begin …

1. Pre-germination is important to achieve a good harvest.
2. Pick up a glass of wheat seeds. Or just fill the bottom in your planting mold with a single thicker layer.
3. Rinse the seeds in clean water, strain, and then soak the seeds in filtered water in any container.
4. Soak for 8-10 hours.
5. After 8-10 hours, drain the water and then soak them again as in step 2 above and soak them in the water for another 8 hours.
6. After the second soak for 8-10 hours, drain the water.
7. Check the grains. They should put out small roots.

These sprouted seeds can even be eaten. Many adherents of a healthy diet eat them like that.

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Step # 2: Prepare the Wheatgrass Planting Tray

1. If your tray has holes in the bottom of the tray, cover the bottom with a paper towel to prevent wheat roots from sprouting through the bottom.
2. Fill the tray with pre-moistened soil or compost in a small layer. Make sure your soil is free of artificial fertilizers or chemicals. Always use organic supplements.

Step # 3: planting wheat grains

1. Spread the sprouted kernels evenly and tightly in a single layer on damp soil in the tray. Squeeze the seeds gently into the soil or stir a little.
2. Place the tray out of direct sunlight or just closer to daylight. It could be somewhere near a window and good ventilation. Remember, wheatgrass doesn't like hot, direct sunlight.

Step # 4: watering and tracking the sprouts

Young shoots should be watered at least twice a day to keep them slightly moist. If the soil becomes dry, young shoots can die. And of course, they don't like overflows either.

Therefore, we suggest that you use a simple spray (sprinkler) if you are afraid to overflow.

When the shoots become higher than 2 - 3 cm, it will take about five days for this, reduce the number of watering to once a day, for example, in the morning. But always make sure that the soil does not dry out. Once again, avoid over-watering.

Mold growth can sometimes occur. This is especially true in humid and hot climates.

But don't be discouraged, there are some good solutions:

1. Try soaking your seeds overnight instead of just 8-10 hours as suggested above. This will allow the grains to absorb more moisture, they will grow even more, which will allow them to germinate better and reduce germination time.
2. Arrange the seeds in the tray tightly, but in one layer. Try to prevent them from overlapping so that there is enough air for each sprout to breathe. This will definitely reduce mold.
3. Do not over-spray the wheatgrass, use a spray bottle as we mentioned above.
4. Finally, you can even try the following procedure. After your sprouts have taken root, substitute another tray or some form without holes for the wheatgrass, a tray with holes, so to speak, as a reservoir. Thus, instead of watering from above, the shoots will take the right amount of water for them. But this can also be mistaken.

But we did not succeed several times, all the time the sprouts died from mold. But we still want to achieve the desired result and try all the same this elixir of youth and health.

Step # 5: collecting grown sprouts at home

When the wheat germ reaches 15 - 20t cm, they are ready for harvest. Use scissors and cut the greens just above the grains.

If there is mold, avoid it and cut a little higher. You should cut off enough greens to make about 30 ml of juice to provide you with energy throughout the day.

Note:

You can keep watering the cut greens for a second or even a third crop, although they won't grow as high. But you get extra grams of the healthiest juice.

Otherwise, empty the tray and get a fresh, fresh crop.

Step # 6: Juice Wheatgrass and Enjoy

To make wheatgrass juice, you need a special juicer. You can refer to our guide to choosing the right juicer for the whole family and your healthy diet.

I can warn you right away that centrifugal juicers will not allow you to get juice from wheatgrass. It can even clog it up a lot, as they are highly fibrous.

Experts do not recommend taking more than one serving per day (that's about 30 grams). Wheatgrass juice is so powerful that it can help you cure the worst diseases.

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Finally

Now that you have a real plan of action, you can easily repeat these steps. As you have seen, sprouting wheat at home is not difficult at all. This is not rocket science.

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A healthy diet is based on fresh vegetables and fruits. At the same time, nutritionists recommend using seasonal fruits and vegetables and avoiding buying strawberries in December. But where do we then get the necessary vitamins and microelements in winter, when on the market shelves you can find only imported tomatoes and cucumbers? There is a way out - to start germinating wheat grains at home. Sprouts of grains and seeds are a real vitamin bomb! In this article, you will find comprehensive instructions on how to properly germinate wheat, and I will also introduce you to how best to use wheat germ.

Wheat sprouts are a product that is unique in its benefits, the regular use of which:

• helps to strengthen the body's defenses, so in winter we get sick less and generally feel better;
• normalizes metabolic processes and speeds up metabolism - this is a wonderful product for everyone who wants to lose weight!
• creates an optimal breeding ground for beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract and improves stomach function by stimulating the secretion of saliva and gastric juice;
• cleans the body of all bad things like cholesterol, toxins and toxins;
• positively affects the work of the heart muscle;
• has a preventive effect against many diseases (including malignant tumors).

Where to buy and how to choose wheat for germination

If you are more concerned about your health than about your wallet, then it is better to buy grains in large supermarkets and in special packages with the inscription that this wheat is intended specifically for germination. Pay special attention to the expiration date: if more than a year has passed since the packaging of the raw materials, then it is better to refrain from buying such a product.

Quality wheat grains should be smooth, beautiful, uniform in shape and size, with a delicate yellowish brown tint and dry to the touch.

You can also buy a liter or two of wheat for germination and at the local food market. Here, of course, there are more chances to run into low-quality goods: many grain producers use aggressive chemistry to improve the keeping quality of grain and prevent its premature spoilage.

Of course, without the help of a special laboratory, you will not be able to determine how pure the product is being offered to you. In any case, carefully examine the seeds before purchasing.The presence of a large number of specimens of an ugly shape, broken, cracked and with a characteristic whitish coating indicates that the seller does not really care about the quality of his goods.

By the way, for comparison: a liter of pure wheat grain on our Kaliningrad market costs 60 rubles, and in our stores the same amount of wheat in branded packaging can be bought for about ...

What you need to germinate wheat at home

In addition to high quality wheat grains, you will need the most elementary tableware set:

• a container made of glass, ceramics, porcelain or plastic (but you do not need to use metal bowls, the grain does not germinate in them, but simply peroxides). It is advisable to use containers with a wide bottom. And if you are soaking cereal for several people, then it is better to take a baking sheet or a plastic tray.
• sieve or colander;
• a cloth made of natural fabric or ordinary gauze;
• pure water.

Next, you need to figure out where you will put the dishes with future seedlings. It should be a warm (+ 22 ... 24 degrees) and bright (but out of direct sunlight) place.

How much wheat to germinate at a time

In a humid and warm environment, wheat kernels awaken in about 1-2 days, depending on the variety and the conditions created. If after two days the grains have not hatched, then they are most likely "dead" and it is better to feed them to the birds.

The nutritional value of wheat seedlings peaks in the first six hours after the seeds have white roots, so I prefer to soak a fresh batch every day.

For myself, I found that the most convenient way to do this is as follows:

Evening - I pour water over the grains.

Morning - I drain the unabsorbed moisture and wrap the wheat in cheesecloth (cloth). During the day and before going to bed, I rinse the fabric under the tap several times and top up with clean water.

Evening - pouring in the next batch.

Morning - I wash the wheat and eat it for 2-3 meals (breakfast, snack, lunch).

As a rule, I soak 20-30 grams of dry wheat, although if your diet is low in fiber, then this rate can be increased to 100 grams.

How to germinate wheat at home - step by step instructions

1. Pour your daily “dose” into a cup of water. Leave the grains that have settled to the bottom, and remove hollow specimens and other debris floating on the surface.
2. Rinse the wheat thoroughly under the tap and refill it with clean boiled water so that it covers the cereals with a layer of 5-7 millimeters.
3. After 6-8 hours, rinse the grain again, sprinkle it on a moderately damp cloth or a few folded gauze and put it in a wide bowl.
4. Every 6-8 hours (2-3 times a day), the wheat should be washed to remove the mucus that appears.

Wheat kernels can be added to food within 15-20 hours after soaking. Before that, of course, you can rinse them thoroughly again. The grains can be kept at room temperature as long as the shoots are no more than two to three millimeters long. Then it is better to rinse them, sprinkle with water, transfer to a plastic tray, cover with a lid and put in the refrigerator. In the cold, sprouts should be stored for no more than two days!

How to Eat Sprouted Wheat Grains

Wheat sprouts can be eaten in two ways: before breakfast on an empty stomach or for lunch as part of cereals, salad, soups, and so on. To get the maximum benefit, the grains must be thoroughly chewed before swallowing (or you can simply grind the raw materials with a blender)

"Live" grain goes especially well with different types of beans (mash, beans, lentils). It also goes very well with dried fruits, honey, nuts, vegetable and fruit juices. I really like adding ground sprouted wheat to tortilla and bread dough.

Just do not consume milk and sprouted grains in the same meal. This is fraught with excess gas formation and discomfort in the stomach.

I suggest watching a video on how to easily and quickly germinate wheat at home.