Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I have under the cabinet flourescents that my greening sprouts are exposed to. The trays are not directly under them but they surely benefit from them My wheatgrass gets lots of indirect sunlight as it grows on a butcher block counter a few feet away from the windows. I have orchids, cacti, and sinningia on window shelves taking up most of light. Wheatgrass does not seem to need a great deal of light to grow nicely. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 n, I know this will sound dumb but do you eat wheat grass the same way you do other sprouts? I really am new to this venture. Have you used the ocean liquid that the man in the video does? That's another new one on me. His flor. light set up reminds me of the Floracarts I used many years ago to raise African Violets in the basement when we lived in Va. When you walked down the steps to the basement you thought you were in a indescribable wonderland, hundreds of blooming violets in many colors. I used to show them and was a judge, as well as held all the offices in the Old Dominion African Violet club, what a hobby that was, as well as a source of pin money as I sold them to florists also. I had a sign in my yard for them, and one day a black lady came in, looked all around, picked out a beautiful dark purple one, and said " What is the name of this one, Miss " ? I got a bit tongue tied when I had to tell her the name of the violet was Coon Valley. One of those things you never forget. I had to give up violets when we moved to Fla as there are no basements here and its too hot to grow them in the garage, though there are some pretty ones on my window sill. Now my next obsession seems to be sprouting, and out of many enterprising hobbies I have had this is the only one I can eat! ... From: n Rollings PhD <drmarionrollings@...> Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas " " < > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:56 AM I have under the cabinet flourescents that my greening sprouts are exposed to. The trays are not directly under them but they surely benefit from them My wheatgrass gets lots of indirect sunlight as it grows on a butcher block counter a few feet away from the windows. I have orchids, cacti, and sinningia on window shelves taking up most of light. Wheatgrass does not seem to need a great deal of light to grow nicely. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi There are no dumb questions-that was a good one in fact. I have an omega juicer that I use to extract the juice from the wheat grass. The only ones who eat it as is are the cats, dog, and birds. I am amazed to hear you once kept and judged violets. I have a light stand filled with violets, gesneriads, and orchids. Am a member of the African violet society and the gesneriads society as well ad the American Orchid Society. My plants, my companion animals, my work, cooking and sprouting are my principal occupations I think. Wheatgrass tastes ghastly but is filled with nutrition so I take about an ounce a day, quickly followed with a freshly juiced apple chaser. Some Heath food stores sell it so you might try it. n > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 , thanks for sending the video, it was very informative and quite an inspiration to be more scientific about sprouting. I wish I knew how old that guy is, cause if drinking wheatgrass juice makes your skin look like that I am going to get into growing those too. ... From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@...> Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1 ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 n, Does the wheatgrass juice taste bad or the wheatgrass? All I can say is if wheatgrass juice gives the man on the video that complexion it is worth the price of a juicer, whatever that is. Did I ask you if you have ever used the Ocean Solution that the guy uses? I have not looked up the price of it, but wonder if it makes a difference in the output of the sprouts as well as added nutrition. I noticed that he does not specify what kind of soil he uses, which surprised me as he is very specific about everything else he does. ... From: n Rollings PhD <drmarionrollings@...> Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas " " < > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 3:48 PM Hi There are no dumb questions-that was a good one in fact. I have an omega juicer that I use to extract the juice from the wheat grass. The only ones who eat it as is are the cats, dog, and birds. I am amazed to hear you once kept and judged violets. I have a light stand filled with violets, gesneriads, and orchids. Am a member of the African violet society and the gesneriads society as well ad the American Orchid Society. My plants, my companion animals, my work, cooking and sprouting are my principal occupations I think. Wheatgrass tastes ghastly but is filled with nutrition so I take about an ounce a day, quickly followed with a freshly juiced apple chaser. Some Heath food stores sell it so you might try it. n > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 It's no wonder he's in great shape w/ that amazing diet of grasses and greens. I've just recently been adding diluted ConcenTrace trace mineral liquids, by Trace Mineral research to my watering spray on my sprouts, greens, and wheatgrass and they are all growing more quickly -particularly the wheatgrass which has never looked better-day 4 and mold free! I did order the OceanSolution concentrate along w/ their Citricide-which naturally repels fungus and mold. It's a bit steep, but lasts a long time. I'll update once I've had a chance to use them. Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas <mailto:%40> Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.co\ m/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g\ l2d44NQWms & NR=1> ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 , Do you use soil in growing sprouts, wheatgrass? Do you juice wheatgrass or eat it like sprouts? I never saw 9 in. sprouts before, but Gino talked about it as though he eats it without juicing it. I now have my husband checking the garage for a place to put a plant stand and lights, oh Lord, here we go. It helps that he is a nutrition nut too. ... From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@...<mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com>> Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas <mailto:%40> Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.co\ m/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g\ l2d44NQWms & NR=1> ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi. I watched the videos and then went to the website. I am interested in whether or not I would be able to add some of this ocean solution to my soaking water. There is a FAQ's segment and someone asked this and he said " if you put this in the soak water it would put all the minerals, etc, in the seeds " (I'm paraphrasing) So one liter costs $30 plus $15.00 shipping and handling. Would any of you use this for any of your sprouts? Here's a link to the ocean solution cost info!! http://www.ocean-grown.com/order.html thanks much Melody > > From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@...<mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com>> > Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > <mailto:%40> > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM > > I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.co\ m/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g\ l2d44NQWms & NR=1> > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I generally grow wheatgrass in soil. Lately using sphagnum peat moss/ perlite mix to try to prevent mold and have been having great success. In the past I have also grown soilless in an auto Easygreen Sprouter with good success as well. I need room for my sprouts though so started using the soil and trays for the grass. You cant eat wheatgrass-too tough to digest. You most definitely need to juice it to brake the plant cellulose down to get to the beneficial nutrition. You can use a relatively inexpensive manual juicer, or a more expensive electric juicer-but make sure it specifically will juice wheatgrass. Not all will. I have an Omega VRT330 Juicer - a newer vertical juicer, which works well w/ grass and veggies / fruits. Some people blend the grass well w/ some water in a blender and then drain and filter out the fiber with a nut bag. In any event, they generally recommend no more than 3 ounces or so a day, as it is very potent and can be quite detoxifying. Some people love the taste. It is super sweet so I generally quickly down a shot of it and follow it w/ water or something to get rid of the sweetness. Take it slow at first. I had a friend who first off downed a ten ounce glass of the stuff, had a major detoxifying reaction- dizzy/ nausea, and never touched the stuff again. One of the folks who put wheatgrass on the map was Ann Wiggmore from the Hippocrates Institute. You can get a lot of info from them, and related sites on wheatgrass. Have a great night. http://www.hippocratesinst.org/<http://www.hippocratesinst.org/> Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas To: <mailto:%40><mailto:sprou\ tpeople%40> Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.co\ m/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz9\ 0 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g\ l2d44NQWms & NR=1><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.yout\ ube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1>> ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Melody, I sure would use ocean solution on my sprouts, tomato plants and my flowers in the garden. That is not a bad price as it would last for a long time, what did he say 1 ts. per 5 gal., not sure but I think that is what he said. Even using it for other things than sprouts it would go a long way. And I have found that using well known fert. on my garden such as Miracle Grow is a waste of money. I will order some and call it my Thanksgiving present! I will send pictures of my flower garden after they get the Magic Ocean Solution. ... From: Melody <eliz7212@...> Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 8:41 PM Hi. I watched the videos and then went to the website. I am interested in whether or not I would be able to add some of this ocean solution to my soaking water. There is a FAQ's segment and someone asked this and he said " if you put this in the soak water it would put all the minerals, etc, in the seeds " (I'm paraphrasing) So one liter costs $30 plus $15.00 shipping and handling. Would any of you use this for any of your sprouts? Here's a link to the ocean solution cost info!! http://www.ocean-grown.com/order.html thanks much Melody > > From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@...<mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com>> > Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > <mailto:%40> > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM > > I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtub\ e.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch\ ?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1> > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I will definitely be watering w/ the diluted Oceansolution, and its probably a good addition to the soak water as well. I use an Easygreen auto sprouter and have always added some trace mineral drops to the water resevoir. I seem to see a difference in the health of the sprouts and they do seem to grow quicker, although I cant actually prove this. I think the Ocean solution site has some research documentation re: mineral content of treated sprouts-or wheatgrass. I have ordered the Oceansolution so I'll be using it soon and see how it goes. It makes sense to me that it would be of benefit, as the sprouts do take up water in the sprouting process, and would take up the abundant minerals in the solution added to the water. This is probably more apparent when watering greens and wheatgrass but I figure it couldn't hurt w/ the sprouts and possibly make them even bigger nutrient powerhouses than they already are. Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > To: <mailto:%40><mailto:sprou\ tpeople%40> > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM > > I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.co\ m/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz9\ 0 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related>> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g\ l2d44NQWms & NR=1><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.yout\ ube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1>> > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 , thanks for the good info. If I used soil or spagnum I would spray it with peroxide as I would be concerned about mold and peroxide is an anti fungicide as well as an oxygenator. I will check on the juicers but using the blender might not be a bad idea for awhile. If the juice is super sweet I will probably love it as I am a sugar-holic almost. thanks for the warning about taking it slow, I would have thought more is better, knowing me. I will keep you posted on growing/juicing wheatgrass, it looks like a real interesting and satisfying project. Have to get past Thanksgiving first though. ... From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@...<mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com><mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com>> Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas To: <mailto:%40><mailto:sprou\ tpeople%40> Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.co\ m/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz9\ 0 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g\ l2d44NQWms & NR=1><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.yout\ ube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1>> ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi there " You say you are already using trace minerals to put in your water. Mind telling me the name of these trace minerals and where you get them? Thanks much Melody > > > > From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@<mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com>> > > Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > > To: <mailto:%40><mailto:sprou\ tpeople%40> > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM > > > > I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.co\ m/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz9\ 0 & feature=related<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related>> > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g\ l2d44NQWms & NR=1><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.yout\ ube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1>> > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi. I'm thinking of treating myself to a one liter bottle. The man said to combine one part ocean solution to 100 parts water. Now if someone can kindly explain exactly what this means, I'd appreciate it. Let's say I have a gallon jug of spring water. How much do I add of the ocean solution to the gallon jug of spring water? And I know not to store it in the fridge because the guy said to keep it at room temperature and I believe you have to change the water after one month. So am I correct in assuming I take a gallon jug of spring water, add (???) to that gallon jug, put the cap on, and set it on the bottom shelf of my shelves? And whenever I make a batch of sprouts, I add some of the ocean water to the mason jar that is filled with water and sprouting seeds? Did I get this right? Sounds like a plan!!!! lol Melody > > > > From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@<mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com>> > > Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > > <mailto:%40> > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM > > > > I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtub\ e.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related> > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch\ ?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1> > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Melody, I know you watched to video and the man said how much Ocean solution he put in a 5 gal. bucket, so divide whatever he said by 5 and that will be how much you put in a gal. I guessed wrong about the amount and will have to watch video again to get right amount before I get my solution and start to mix it. you can store the solution any where it is convenient, don't waste refrig. space. Yes you do add a small amt. of solution to the soaking seeds and spray small amt. every day while they are sprouting. I like the idea of using small amt. of peroxide, he gives amts to soaking seeds to protect against mold. My husband said it was OK to order the Ocean solution and I think I will order the sprout starter that said he uses. Husband said it was cheaper than buying me the red cadillac I was looking at last week. ... From: Melody <eliz7212@...> Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 10:22 PM Hi. I'm thinking of treating myself to a one liter bottle. The man said to combine one part ocean solution to 100 parts water. Now if someone can kindly explain exactly what this means, I'd appreciate it. Let's say I have a gallon jug of spring water. How much do I add of the ocean solution to the gallon jug of spring water? And I know not to store it in the fridge because the guy said to keep it at room temperature and I believe you have to change the water after one month. So am I correct in assuming I take a gallon jug of spring water, add (???) to that gallon jug, put the cap on, and set it on the bottom shelf of my shelves? And whenever I make a batch of sprouts, I add some of the ocean water to the mason jar that is filled with water and sprouting seeds? Did I get this right? Sounds like a plan!!!! lol Melody > > > > From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@<mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com>> > > Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > > <mailto:%40> > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM > > > > I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtub\ e.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related> > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch\ ?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1> > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 : You almost had me going when you said " my husband said it was OK to order the solution " . Then I read about the cadillac. Buy yourself the cadillac with all the money you will save by sprouting. lol, Melody > > > > > > From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@<mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com>> > > > Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > > > <mailto:%40> > > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM > > > > > > I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtub\ e.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related> > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch\ ?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1> > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Ann wigmore's book on wheatgrass is so inspiring. I took a shot of wheatgrass at a health food store and then bought the book. You have a great juicer. If anyone is interested in juicers the guy from discountjuicers.com have many excellent videos on YouTube where he shows you how to juice things and compares and reviews different juicers. Even though I am all set with juicers (I have the omega 8004 & a revile juice fountain) I enjoy watching his videos. I usually drink a lot of juice. After making it fresh I find I can't bear the taste of bottled. Same with sprouts-my own freshly grown are amazing compared to store bought. n > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I neglected to answer your question about if I use any ocean or kelp solution. I don't. The wheatgrass juice is sweet with a bitter aftertaste. But a water or juice chaser works great. marion n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com 908-500-7295 Sent from my IPod Touch On Nov 22, 2010, at 7:00 PM, Black <nanack909@...> wrote: > n, > Does the wheatgrass juice taste bad or the wheatgrass? All I can say is if wheatgrass juice gives the man on the video that complexion it is worth the price of a juicer, whatever that is. > Did I ask you if you have ever used the Ocean Solution that the guy uses? I have not looked up the price of it, but wonder if it makes a difference in the output of the sprouts as well as added nutrition. > I noticed that he does not specify what kind of soil he uses, which surprised me as he is very specific about everything else he does. > ... > > > > From: n Rollings PhD <drmarionrollings@...> > Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > " " < > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 3:48 PM > > Hi > There > are no dumb questions-that was a good one in fact. > I have an omega juicer that I use to extract the juice from the wheat grass. The only ones who eat it as is are the cats, dog, and birds. > I am amazed to hear you once kept and judged violets. I have a light stand filled with violets, gesneriads, and orchids. Am a member of the African violet society and the gesneriads society as well ad the American Orchid Society. > My plants, my companion animals, my work, cooking and sprouting are my principal occupations I think. > Wheatgrass tastes ghastly but is filled with nutrition so I take about an ounce a day, quickly followed with a freshly juiced apple chaser. > Some Heath food stores sell it so you might try it. > > n > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 n, Do you use soil for growing wheatgrass? N. > > From: n Rollings PhD <drmarionrollings@...> > Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > " " < > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 3:48 PM > > Hi > There > are no dumb questions-that was a good one in fact. > I have an omega juicer that I use to extract the juice from the wheat grass. The only ones who eat it as is are the cats, dog, and birds. > I am amazed to hear you once kept and judged violets. I have a light stand filled with violets, gesneriads, and orchids. Am a member of the African violet society and the gesneriads society as well ad the American Orchid Society. > My plants, my companion animals, my work, cooking and sprouting are my principal occupations I think. > Wheatgrass tastes ghastly but is filled with nutrition so I take about an ounce a day, quickly followed with a freshly juiced apple chaser. > Some Heath food stores sell it so you might try it. > > n > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I laughed when I read about your husband checking where to put your light stand. My husband too will humor me in whatever I am plotting to do. He bought me my plant stand last year and doesn't bat a eye when I tell him I am spending money on seeds, books, supplements, etc. He feels better about paying for sprouting materials then the doctor! When my sauerkraut maker arrived the other day and I informed him I'd be making sauerkraut and pickles soon, he just smiled. n > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I buy 20 pound bags of soil at loses for under $2 and plant the soaked and sprouted wheat berries in about an inch of soil. n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com 908-500-7295 Sent from my IPod Touch On Nov 22, 2010, at 11:13 PM, Black <nanack909@...> wrote: > n, > Do you use soil for growing wheatgrass? > N. > > > > > > From: n Rollings PhD <drmarionrollings@...> > > Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > > " " < > > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 3:48 PM > > > > Hi > > There > > are no dumb questions-that was a good one in fact. > > I have an omega juicer that I use to extract the juice from the wheat grass. The only ones who eat it as is are the cats, dog, and birds. > > I am amazed to hear you once kept and judged violets. I have a light stand filled with violets, gesneriads, and orchids. Am a member of the African violet society and the gesneriads society as well ad the American Orchid Society. > > My plants, my companion animals, my work, cooking and sprouting are my principal occupations I think. > > Wheatgrass tastes ghastly but is filled with nutrition so I take about an ounce a day, quickly followed with a freshly juiced apple chaser. > > Some Heath food stores sell it so you might try it. > > > > n > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Melody, Good idea, but he spent all day Sat. cleaning my 9 year old red cad. inside and out and it looks so good I don't even want the newer one. My daughter came over in her '08 red caddie on Sat. and it almost knocked my eyes out it was so shiny and magnificent but I still was happy with my old one. The only thing I envy Laurie for is the back up alarm that goes off when you are backing up and close to hitting something that her car has, as I hate to back up and would love to know when I am going to run into someone. But it is a good feeling to be able to buy fun things for sprouting and know that, as you say, am saving money on growing my own. And I don't need a newer car, I never go anywhere, too much fun staying home and working in the garden and talking on the computer. LOL. ... From: Melody <eliz7212@...> Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 10:56 PM : You almost had me going when you said " my husband said it was OK to order the solution " . Then I read about the cadillac. Buy yourself the cadillac with all the money you will save by sprouting. lol, Melody > > > > > > From: nexus82now <jmolloy64@<mailto:jmolloy64%40msn.com>> > > > Subject: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > > > <mailto:%40> > > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:44 AM > > > > > > I've seen people using strip growing lights over their greens / wheatgrass, and I'm sure it speeds up the growing rate. I have fairly descent indirect natural light from a large skylight in my kitchen but was wondering if anyone uses fluorescent strip lights when growing / greening sprouts/ greens. If so, how long do you leave the lights on? I'm assuming you need rest periods, as at night, but am not sure. Anyone have any info? Here's a video link of a hard core sprouter/ wheatgrasser and his amazing setup.... something I can shoot for!!! Enjoy! Thanks.... , NYC > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related<http://www.youtub\ e.com/watch?v=qmkhZy7Fz90 & feature=related> > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1<http://www.youtube.com/watch\ ?v=gl2d44NQWms & NR=1> > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Wheat berries? Is that the same as wheat grass? > > > > From: n Rollings PhD <drmarionrollings@...> > > Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > > " " < > > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 3:48 PM > > > > Hi > > There > > are no dumb questions-that was a good one in fact. > > I have an omega juicer that I use to extract the juice from the wheat grass. The only ones who eat it as is are the cats, dog, and birds. > > I am amazed to hear you once kept and judged violets. I have a light stand filled with violets, gesneriads, and orchids. Am a member of the African violet society and the gesneriads society as well ad the American Orchid Society. > > My plants, my companion animals, my work, cooking and sprouting are my principal occupations I think. > > Wheatgrass tastes ghastly but is filled with nutrition so I take about an ounce a day, quickly followed with a freshly juiced apple chaser. > > Some Heath food stores sell it so you might try it. > > > > n > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 We are indeed very fortunate, a good husband is hard to find, sounds like an old song I used to play on the organ, there I go again thinking of long ago days. But I thank God everyday that He gave me a generous guy who does not complain when I buy stuff, but he knows I am very conservative so it could be worse. And he will make a plant stand and I won't have to buy one. For a retired insurance man he is the most talented handyman on the planet. And as I said earlier, he is very much in favor of anything I buy that will make him healthier and live forever! ha ha. ... From: n Rollings PhD <drmarionrollings@...> Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas " " < > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 11:19 PM I laughed when I read about your husband checking where to put your light stand. My husband too will humor me in whatever I am plotting to do. He bought me my plant stand last year and doesn't bat a eye when I tell him I am spending money on seeds, books, supplements, etc. He feels better about paying for sprouting materials then the doctor! When my sauerkraut maker arrived the other day and I informed him I'd be making sauerkraut and pickles soon, he just smiled. n > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Yes wheat berries are what wheat seeds are called. You ask great questions-I should have explained that before n Rollings, PhD NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com 908-500-7295 Sent from my IPod Touch On Nov 22, 2010, at 11:24 PM, Black <nanack909@...> wrote: > Wheat berries? Is that the same as wheat grass? > > > > > > > > From: n Rollings PhD <drmarionrollings@...> > > > Subject: Re: Sprout / wheatgrass lighting ideas > > > " " < > > > > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 3:48 PM > > > > > > Hi > > > There > > > are no dumb questions-that was a good one in fact. > > > I have an omega juicer that I use to extract the juice from the wheat grass. The only ones who eat it as is are the cats, dog, and birds. > > > I am amazed to hear you once kept and judged violets. I have a light stand filled with violets, gesneriads, and orchids. Am a member of the African violet society and the gesneriads society as well ad the American Orchid Society. > > > My plants, my companion animals, my work, cooking and sprouting are my principal occupations I think. > > > Wheatgrass tastes ghastly but is filled with nutrition so I take about an ounce a day, quickly followed with a freshly juiced apple chaser. > > > Some Heath food stores sell it so you might try it. > > > > > > n > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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