How to Grow Wheatgrass for Spring Decor

Why I Like This Project

• Easy and beginner-friendly: Wheatgrass grows quickly and requires minimal supplies, making it a simple project anyone can do—even with kids or no gardening experience.
• Budget friendly seasonal decor: With just a small bag of wheat berries, you can create multiple batches of fresh, beautiful decor for Easter and spring without spending much.
• Adds natural beauty to your home: The bright green color and soft texture instantly bring a fresh, lively feel indoors, making your space feel more vibrant and seasonal.
• Lasts a long time: Our grass lasts a good 4-5 weeks, so a good rule of thumb is to begin the process 2 weeks before Easter.

Tips and Tricks

• Get creative with planters. You can grow wheatgrass in baskets, bowls, tin cans, or anything really! It adds such a fresh pop of color to any table or windowsill. We've even filled tin cans with wheatgrass and decorated the front with silly faces. The kids liked giving the grass haircuts. They were the craziest little grass heads, but so fun!
• Keep the soil lightly moist, not soggy: Mist your wheatgrass daily to maintain moisture, but avoid overwatering, which can lead to mold or poor growth.
• Give it plenty of indirect sunlight: Place your wheatgrass in a bright window so it grows evenly and develops that vibrant green color without drying out too quickly.

Supplies

• Wheat berries: You can find wheat berries in bulk at health food stores or online, and one bag will last you through multiple projects.
• A shallow container, tray, or decorative dish
• Potting soil
• Water
• Plastic wrap or a lid (optional, for sprouting)

You can find wheat berries in bulk at health food stores or online, and one bag will last you through multiple projects.

How To Sprout Wheatgrass

Step 1: Fill your container with about 1–2 inches of potting soil. Smooth the surface so it’s even, but don’t pack it down too tightly.

Step 2: Evenly spread the wheat berries over the top of the soil. You want them close together, but not stacked on top of each other.

Step 3: Lightly mist the seeds with water, then cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid. This creates a mini greenhouse effect and helps the seeds sprout quickly. Place the container in a warm spot out of direct sunlight for the first couple of days.

Step 4: Check on your wheatgrass each day and mist it lightly to keep the soil moist (but not soggy). Within 2–3 days, you’ll see green shoots emerging.

Step 5: Once the wheatgrass starts to grow, remove the cover and place your container in a sunny window. Continue watering daily to keep the soil moist, but not too wet.

Step 6: In about 7–10 days, your wheatgrass should be full, green, and ready to use. It typically grows to about 4–6 inches tall, which is perfect for decorating.

How To Sprout Wheatgrass (Without Potting Mix)

You can also sprout wheatgrass without potting mix.

Step 1: Layer wet paper towels in a container. Berry containers work great.

Step 2: Spread with a layer of seeds and follow the directions above for watering, etc. I

If your container has drainage holes, make sure to place the containers on a planting tray (cookie sheet, etc.) to catch any excess water and moisture.

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