What kind of wheat is used to grow wheat grass?
The young grass of the common wheat plant Triticum aestivum is either freshly juiced or dried into a powder for consumption as wheatgrass. According to the Hippocrates Health Institute, wheatgrass acts as a detoxifier and liver and blood protector.Types of WheatgrassHard wheat seeds and spelt grain are common types of wheatgrass, according to Happy Juicer. An ancient Egyptian hard wheat grain known as kamut is also a favorite of those who grow or consume wheatgrass. However, hard winter wheat is most commonly used.SproutingHard winter wheat seeds, also known as wheatberries, are soaked for eight to 12 hours and then sprouted with sprout bags, hydroponic sprouters or seed trays using organic compost.Farm UseHard winter wheat planted in farm fields is directly sown into the ground and allowed to grow and mature until seeds can be harvested.Health BenefitsThere is some debate as to the health benefits of wheatgrass, according to the Life Guides. However, it is believed that wheatgrass is
