I have spent the last 6 weeks trying to sprout wheat twice and grow wheat grass once. It didn't work. I tried sprouting wheat several years ago and it didn't work then either. My wheat is Red Hard Winter wheat that is about 18 years old. Maybe that is the problem.
The wheat sprouts just got soft and mushy. The wheat grass never sprouted, but the pot grew a lot of white fuzz. I didn't take pictures. I'm saving you from seeing the ugly sight.
My wheat makes wonderful bread, so I don't know why it won't sprout or grow. If "they" can grow two thousand year old wheat from Egyptian tombs why can't I grow mine. Well maybe if I knew who "they" were I could find out what is wrong with mine.
If you want to give it a try yourself here is how you do it:
Sprout wheat the same as any other sprouting seeds. The only difference is that the wheat sprout will only be about half of the wheat kernel length or slightly more. Go HERE for other sprouting pictures and details.
If you want to grow wheat grass here is how:
Soak wheat kernels in water for about 12 hours before planting. Use a soil-less mixture of 2 parts peat moss, 1 part perlite, and 1 part vermiculite, or other soil if you prefer. Place a couple of inches in a container, cover with wheat seeds. Cover container with paper towels, cloth, or something to keep it dark until the wheat starts sprouting (3 or 4 days). Keep the wheat moist the entire time also. Cut the wheat grass off near the kernel when it is at least 3 inches tall. It is possible to get a second crop. You can also pull the entire plant from the ground, rinse the soil off of the roots and eat the entire thing. Don't forget to keep it watered while it is growing.
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