How to Grow the Best Wheatgrass that Doesn't Taste Like Lawn Clippings

John from www.growingyour... visits Maui's premier wheatgrass farm to reveal their special secrets that enable them to grow the HIGHEST QUALITY, BEST TASTING wheatgrass that John has ever tasted!
In this episode, John visits Al and Joanies Grass Shack to show you the entire process of growing wheatgrass in soil and why growing in soil, and cultivating a healthy soil enviroment including microbes, minerals and nutrients really pays off when growing wheatgrass.
You will also discover how wheatgrass can be harvested and stay fresh for up to a week or longer.
John will also juice half a pound of wheatgrass with a low speed juicer and drink it all without barfing and get a GREEN food high like no other!
At the end of this episode, John will interview the farmers, Al and Joanie as they share with you some of the benefits of wheatgrass and how it has even improved the SEX life of these senior citizens.
Learn more about Al and Joanies Grass Shack at:
mauiwheatgrass....
and
/ mauiwheatgrass

[@maydavies888]

You're so knowledgeable and thorough, John! Love your videos! Love your enthusiasm, too! Thanks for all your great videos!

[@thomasheisler]

I just starting learning about this wheatgrass, and I watched this video, awesome bro..... Got an idea too. First use horse and cow manure and compost and get worms in it and make your worm casting and grow off that.... then recompost and worm cast with some more manure it.......Bro you are giving me more ideas, Keep it up.

[@hgils]

John another great video! You did a great job and touched on every point! A Complete lesson on wheat grass! By far the best tutorial I’ve seen on Wheat grass from seed selection to shipping ! Thank You

[@TheTedLassoGoldFish]

Whas wrong with u people? Stop crying about making his videos short. U are not in college going to a class where i have to rush to get all the information u need. He is having fun and he is educating u and me for free. I am praying his videos were longer every time. U dont like it, get lost. There is many channels with 4-5mins videos that u might like. No need of your "constructive criticism" here. Keep it to yourselfs

[@danklock2428]

I agree. I love the long ones. All of the short ones cover the same stuff. A long video like this goes into lots of details.

[@theIAMofME]

In this day and age, it's so important to KNOW the where, who and WHY of your food!! I LOVE knowing about people who do things the right way for the right reasons. I vote with my dollar and support people who "get it". This video answered every single question you could have about their product. AND IT'S FREE to watch and learn. Mind blowing that people complain about the length of any video here. If you find something important enough you WILL find or make time to watch it..no matter the length!.

[@samantha-ellenlambert.7512]

I love your videos, so informative and funny. I don't think they're too long. You go through a lot of stages and information. For those who think it's too long, go to the settings and speed it up.

[@AgsiSD]

Wow, five shots of wheatgrass man! That's enough to put John on 'The John' for a good hour or so. Excellent video.

[@TRollex7092]

I was definitely waiting for the explosion 🤮

[@cbranalli]

i used to work for Doctor Ann Wigmore ("The Wheatgrass Lady") in Boston - so i know more than a little about wheatgrass. wow - i tell you - i was PROFOUNDLY impressed watching you slam down all that juice. i almost got nauseous just watching you drink it. i immediately wanted to order some to ship here to Albuquerque - but they seem to be out of stock. BUMMER !!! btw - excellent excellent excellent video !

[@DirtBandit]

Great video. Definitely makes me want to grow some wheat grass. I was thinking about using my old storm windows from my house in my garden for my winter garden. My daughter is still fascinated with watching you on youtube. keep up the good work john.

[@elizawaddell727]

Awesome!! That is great!! I love what the couple who is growing this wheat grass is sharing regarding the roots and sugar in the wheat grass and the quality and richness of the soil!!

[@danklock2428]

Thanks for another great video. The length is fine, man. I've just been contracted by a local juice bar to supply all of their grass. I decided to brush up on my techniques and came across this video. My head is swimming with ideas! Thank you! And also thank you for thoroughly covering all the many stages of growing grass

[@UseYourManners123]

Lol I "wish my hand was in something else"!! Lmao. I'm going to try my best to follow his method by far I believe it's probably the best. And we sHould try and eat the best right? I wanted to try theirs but they are sold out. :(. Your awesome thanks!

[@montiago123]

What a nice couple... such a blessing to stay till ripe age. And, good video to share for us all, John. Good job!

[@heathermg3519]

Couldn’t agree more! My aunt and uncle ❤️

[@mariae6942]

John, you are the greatest teacher!! Keep up the good work my friend! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@MichaelWilsonLoveGeneration]

Great video, I've been growing wheat grass personally for 4 months, moving now into a production phase in Pittsburgh, PA. Thanks for showing a large scale production!

[@franchescoli1904]

Thats awesome man. How is youre sistem like u growing in trays.

[@MichaelWilsonLoveGeneration]

Yeah I grow in 10x20 in. trays using coconut husk as a hydroponic growing medium with some organic kelp fertilizer. I'm using T8 bulbs on 4ft ballasts

[@franchescoli1904]

Nice keep it up. I think i wana grow mine in the dirt now, i just need to check if the tipe of wheat i buy is organic. I buy a 50 pound bag at a local granary for like 14 bucks wich is realy cheap but i dont know if its organic im gona have to ask him. Other wise i have to find an other sorce. They said that were these people buy there wheat u can only buy it in bulk for 2000 pounds. Thats just too much.

[@MichaelWilsonLoveGeneration]

Be careful about the wheatberry supply. Most mold will come from the wheatberries themselves. If it's that cheap I'd reckon it's not organic. I buy from wholefoods which is $1.49 per pound. It's somewhat expensive but the yields/germination rates are amazing and the taste is flavorful. Always chose the highest quality product.

[@franchescoli1904]

Yeah thanks im still learning, theres always room for improvement. What is wholefoods is that a website or q store near you.

[@TheItalianGarden]

Thats what i want to do open up my own farm on hawaii and farm healthy sustainable food for people =)

[@jerichowsm]

Thanks enjoyed the vodeo very much and also learnt a few things in the process. and what a lovely couple those two are.

[@Zildjiann]

One of your best episodes mate! Very entertaining and informing!

[@growingyourgreens]

Wondering the source of thier high quality wheatgrass seeds? They shared it.. www.goldenprairie.com

[@freewaybaby]

It's late or I'm really tired (maybe both), but I'm only seeing millet on that link you posted. If there's something I'm not seeing there, someone, please tell me where to click or whatever. Thanks much and Merry Christmas, everyone!

[@freedomdove]

Marcy RP I only saw millet and oats.

[@freewaybaby]

freedom dove Okay... well, thanks for saying because now I know it's not just me...unless YOU'RE really tired too! LOL Naaahh....really...thank you. Maybe we'll hear sooner or later!

[@freedomdove]

Marcy RP Lol. Well, I do get pretty tired late at night but I checked during the day. :P

[@franchescoli1904]

Thanks john youre aweso. U are totally an inspiration to alot of people. I was doing wheat grass in trays but when i watched youre video i realice i nead to perfect it.

[@o00oZu1o00o]

That was a great interview, we learned a lot, thank you John! One more great vid from you

[@notommr]

Thanks just been growing in trayss and as you explain very sweet but not unpleasent ..loads of info wish you all well.

[@jammygrammy1564]

Excellent! I'm growing wheatgrass in my greenhouse this year. I'm freaking out at how much you drank! Lol!

[@lorettajoy7275]

Very informative, and i love chickens! That rooster at 36:09 is doing a little posturing, making sure the chicken is only his, lol. I'm starting to grow my own wheatgrass now.

[@frnkbaker3733]

I noticed that you talk alot about Diatomaceous Earth and I wanted to make sure you share that it not only kills bad insects but it kills good insects. I love you show I just wanted to share that. So good indoor but not so good outdoor.

[@Hushai1979]

Wow, thanks for teaching me this valuable lesson... 😃👍🏻

[@slackologist]

great episode! loved the interview at the end too!

[@janiceje3807]

I LOVED the interview

[@PhantomyreValentine]

Just FYI-- the website for the Maui company doesn't work anymore. I'm not able to find them online anywhere, either. Would be great to have an updated version.

[@danthompson1m]

Lots of great information - fun video. Thanks!

[@randydlassiter]

Good job John. If Johns videos are to long for you - then fast forward the video

[@lisawonderful2222]

at the farm in san fran..we grew outside..miss it sooo much

[@SuburbanMom1]

My son had meningitis and then a few years later encephalitis. He is allergic to dairy and eggs and I'm having a hard time making meals. I guess you probably won't read this but if you do can you tell me like 10 things we could start with growing that would be easy to learn on and would provide the most health benefits for the immune system. Thanks.

[@hellorodney]

thanks for your video,,,i was wondering if Chlorella is better than wheatgrass ? what is the best way to take wheat grass please,,,as a juice or a powder or ? thank you

[@thomasheisler]

Got a question though after the 2nd cutting could you then let it grow and let it go to seed and gather those seeds for the next growing segment

[@kathleenkerwin2553]

John, you are so very passionate and informative, however, I remain unclear on the amount of water to provide to ensure the sprouts don't dry out or too much water causing mold conditions. You talked about the sprinklers briefly but never addressed how much water was provided each day. Do I need to find out through trial and error wasting my seeds? Thanks, Kathy

[@Praxxus55712]

My lawn tastes like.....chicken?

[@maxobe1351]

wat

[@Laffy1345]

Praxxus55712 might be you live in a grave yard😂😂😂😂

[@oolum]

What causes wheatgrass to be thin ans spindly and turn yellow at the top?

[@gardeningtipswithphil2244]

Great way to grow wheat grass.

[@jacobtyler7172]

Yo John! Great episode. Is it possible for you to do a video on the TOP 10 MEDICINAL FOODS every gardener could grow? I'm all about better nutrition so I appreciate all the informative vids. Oh, and yeah, ROCK DUST does wonders to brix levels. The best ever!

[@nancypachego5755]

I use both Barley Grass and Wheat Grass from Probase Nutrition, best on the market in my humble opinion

[@chrisfuller9077]

i wonder if you can make a small amount of fertilizer from a shot glass of wheatgrass and dilute that to a gallon of water...feed plants..

[@tnbeelady7255]

did they have to spray something to get the grass to die back or just cut it closer to the roots?

[@mytopfashion]

Thanks mate

[@thomasrossetti639]

You've got some great valuable info John but always too much "adoo". I am always finding myself fast forwarding or just going to another channel. No offense meant.

[@All3DDesign]

I know this isn't relevant to the video but I was wondering what do you do to get rid of aphids? They won't stay off my poor peppers. I have a serrano, habanero and jalapeno peppers. For some odd reason the aphids are most attracted to those peppers.

[@heatherclark2623]

ELITE BLOCKCHAIN COALITION I would check out one of his videos about using Epsom salt mixed into water and sprayed him a plants. He mentioned doing this for cucumber plants, and sprayed underneath the leaves as well as on top of the leaves, and into the soil. I know that he mentioned getting rid of aphids this way, so that may help with your situation. You want to double-check with your specific plants, but I think this should work for you :-)

[@cyee6901]

Maui wheatgrass website is down. I was hoping to buy from them.

[@Roots-Of-Knowledge]

hi john! thanks for sharing.. i was looking into their w-site - its closed!! why? any other link? and yea you talk to much.. but everything you say is valuable, just remember that you dont need to preach your viewers about why, they are already here and ready to listen.. cheers

[@petertrzos6645]

While I like a lot of what you do, John, I have an additional explanation to your criticism of hydroponically grown tomatoes. They're not crappy because they're hydro, they're crappy because the American consumer wants a terrible tomato... they don't want quality, they want a product that when sliced, fits on a hamburger, which is accomplished by feeding your tomato plants a very weak hydroponic nutrient solution. It would only cost fractions of a cent per lb for the hydro producers to create a tomato with superior flavor, shelf life, and nutrition, but the market unfortunately just doesn't want it, so growers don't do it. I believe this is why many people don't like vegetables... they're just grown for size, because that's what the market wants, leaving little room for quality produce suppliers to show their wares.

[@mohameddsouky]

you know i love to see your videos . and i want really to know every thing about all things you will say or teach us . but your video is tooooooooooooooo long . its life to stay for one hour or half hour to get some tips . actully some good tips . and finally i want to thank you cause you best and most person make me how to make compost . thnak you . (( but make your video shorter ))

[@melonbarmonster]

I am considering growing wheat grass only as a source of greens to throw into my blender during the winter. I live in the NE. Would a windowsill operation 5 feet by 1 foot space be enough to keep me going? Also willing to consider other greens like kale. Which green do you recommend with productivity being most important factor???

[@futurevideo10]

Don't need sunlight to grow wheatgrass. Grow in soil is good but not necessary, completely soil-less works well too. Growing trays can be stacked several layers up to the ceiling if you want, just make sure they have breathing spaces or holes. Wheatgrass will turn darker green when put under any kind of medium light source like any regular home light fixture for a day.

[@deepwaterled]

What do you think about Chlorella as a supplement?

[@reachbhanuchandran]

Goodness....get to the point, will ya! :-)

[@yamani3882]

I love your comment

[@BlackQueenNetwork]

how long does it take for one bed to finish growing the grass? a week? 2?

[@figliano]

Do you have any links to studies done on wheat grass? the ones i see say it does not have all the benefits a lot of videos i see say it has, studies would be nice to read.

[@msunyich]

John what do you think about our hybridized wheat? There's some disturbing information out there about our wheat today versus 50 years or so ago.

[@sarasotaflorida8482]

does goldenprairie sell wheatberries? if no, is there a new source?

[@crazyfarm8989]

lmao..Granny shufflin by...thanks man..i freezin an u gotta rub it in.

[@samantha-ellenlambert.7512]

Any ideas where I can source some good quality wheat grass seeds in the uk?

[@billiamc1969]

Hey john...you should have ate some beets too and then be crapping Christmas colors!!!!

[@Sallythepig1]

I wish John would make these tutorial videos shorter and straight to the point. He could include all this extra info in separate clips because most of us do t have an hour to spare watching how to do one thing such as grow wheat grass. I love the content but stray away most of the time due to the video being unnecessarily long.

[@akalainie4188]

I love John,but I groaned when I saw the length of the vid.

[@hgils]

Rishi Shah WOW ! He is doing a great job of interviewing and being complete. For a first time visitor or someone who is not fully experienced this type of video is PRICELESS. By that I mean its complete. Not rushed! Ive used wheat grass for years and I learned soil depth has its merits from this video!

[@ZGADOW]

This is all FREE , helpful content that you can easily fast forward through to find what you're looking for. If you can't figure out how to fast forward , or bear to watch the entire video , than for god's sake stop whining and complaining and go to a different youtube channel.

[@akalainie4188]

ZDG You make a good point, the valuable content John provides is free to us, and I'm grateful for it. It's impossible to fast forward through. The work-around I have had to come up with is to leave the video up and watch it in snippets as I can. Not entirely satisfactory.

[@ZGADOW]

Aka Lainie Hold your mouse pointer over the the red bar at the bottom of the youtube screen , a small image will emerge above your pointer. this image is a snapshot of the video. The red bar represents the length of the video , with left being the beggining , and right being the end. To fast forward (or jump-forward) simply hold your mouse over the red bar in the location representing the part of the video you wish to watch. Click on the bar at this point. The video will automatically load at the point which you have just selected. Congratulations you have just learned to fast forward with youtube. Now STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT TOO MUCH FREE ENTERTAINMENT

[@m_d587]

What exactly did he wish his hand was in? and is wheatgrass safe for pregnant women?

[@whatthefunction9140]

Where is it sold on the big island?

[@projectoutdream]

What are the brix levels on the first & second cuts, John?

[@dr.malikjenkins8473]

Can you eat the wheatgrass roots too?

[@mreisma]

john can you say what kind of wheatgrass seeds those were?

[@franchescoli1904]

I think they were not wheat seeds they were millet seeds. U can grow grass with that too. John already share the link on top but they sale millet seeds. Im suspecting that john didnt even know they were growing millet seeds for grass. In case u didnt know all grasses are super nutritious.

[@PraveenSawh]

any sources like this in Canada?

[@tesla4me]

Where can we get the Cryovac bags?????

[@raygrowtx]

never had wheatgrass hoping to try one day

[@sann3119]

just keep in mind that it has a strong flavor & to mix it with something else.

[@segarza]

***** I just chug a shot glass full and then drink something else to chase it. It's all worth it for the health benefits.

[@franchescoli1904]

I dont know what area u live in but u can probaly find it local. Check Craigslist or sprouts.

[@Laffy1345]

John, seems like he's high...on wheat grass😎😂

[@raycrow3718]

Azomite.. a for aluminum, u for uranium.. put a Geiger counter by that bag

[@GREENLALI]

Can you put the name of the juicer please. Where can we buy one.

[@freewaybaby]

@GREENLALI .. Check out John's other channel @ www.discountjuicers.com/

[@yoc20]

Where do they get there seeds from in bulk?

[@cyee6901]

John , do you have any of their wheatgrass that I can buy from you ?

[@franchescoli1904]

Hey everybody i went to the website that john lohler left for us, and i ask them if they had wheat berries and they said yes. Proso millet so this probably what these people are growing.

[@lueezycancino]

John you are fucking hilarious man. Especially when you are on that wheatgrass.

[@bobjamer8956]

Geez...with the fancy dancy water filtration system and all that space I don't think the average person who wants to consume wheatgrass for themselves needs to go through all this stuff. This farm in Hawaii sells the wheatgrass, that is why they are doing all this which is fine but I think most of your viewers live in an apartment or a home with some yard space. As far as the 3 ingredients...azomite, kelp and worm castings, Ann Wigmore talks about this exact same process in her book : "The Wheatgrass Book". Get yourself a big rubber trash can and fill with organic soil and throw a handful of earthworms in there and they mineralize the soil. That is their job. Throw your kitchen scraps in there and you have the start of a great compost pile. Soaking your seeds takes about 8-12 hours then spread them evenly over your soil with some water and let nature take it's course. There are other little details during the one week growing process but it's a cakewalk. Believe you me, I don't have a green thumb and wheatgrass is one of the easiest things to grow. www.amazon.com/Wheatgrass-Book-Maximize-Health-Vitality/dp/0895292343/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426747469&sr=8-1&keywords=the+wheatgrass+book+by+ann+wigmore

[@jimbeam7289]

nice! man

[@poolahpot]

I called them and they are still not shipping. :( Hopefully later this year though.

[@segarza]

At 0:51 it looks like the maid or the cook called it quits!

[@snackymcgoo1539]

Ok, looks like you get to my question @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJjZemumhZJmiZo Is it not a good idea to just leave the wheat grass roots alive and continue harvesting? Could you water with compost tea to get adequate nutrients for multiple harvests?

[@freewaybaby]

Still trying to find the right link for the wheatgrass seed. I would really like to try the GOOD kind! Thanks ANYONE who has the link. Goldenprairie link is for millet!

[@veromurillo27]

Hi Marcey, I found out you have to email them or call them. I just emailed them yesterday and they got back to me today. They do sell them but for some reason its not displayed on their website.

[@freewaybaby]

WELL.... you are industrious and I THANK YOU for letting us know. I will think about that as I've been looking for some. Found some on ebay that are listed as organic and very reasonably priced and then at the Sproutman, and they have sunflowers and peas, etc, soo... I need to order since I have another juicer on the way. Thanks again for your response! Happy New Year!

[@veromurillo27]

Marcy RP you welcome. I was going to buy some from this place since it dosent taste like grass but its expensive. I wish it wasn't, I really wanted to try some. I tried so many seeds and there was only one that I actually liked the taste of. Unfortunately they don't sell that seed anymore.

[@freewaybaby]

I don't remember where I heard it (probably on this channel) but I recall someone saying that the hard red wheat was the best tasting. On ebay, you can order from this one seller (I have not used them though) where you can get 5 pounds for not even double what you pay for 1 pound, so..... I think I'm going to do that. If I hate it, I KNOW the cats love all kinds of wheat and barley grass. Here's the link to that one listing where you can use the drop down to order as much or as little as you want. www.ebay.com/itm/191416033993?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&var=490515652302&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[@veromurillo27]

thanks marcy

[@ChrisPBacon-rs9iv]

the grass shack in Maui waui

[@mini696]

John you really need to shorten your videos and get to the point. Quit waffling on and finish what you are saying.

[@mini696]

Smileeen I didn't watch it. No refund needed.

[@growgreenspets]

yaa boring talks

[@geraldfrank1630]

BioDynamic is by far the best! 🙏

[@s1978supercool]

I don't understand what you are saying since I am profoundly deaf. I would appreciate if you add caption for the deaf. I will be able to understand your lecture.

[@UseYourManners123]

What parts would you want in this video? :).

[@landtechnik4k]

^^ 2 Sex Jokes in one single Video.. LoL

[@sann3119]

Why doesn't he just put his girlfriend on his videos already? He has some pictures of her on his Instagram. They've been dating for months now so why not put her on the youtube vids. also?

[@popeefrog4358]

at 4 min now, let me guess they are growing in volcanic soil. got it. spare me the another 1hr please.

[@senacastokes]

that much wheatgrass juice would kill me. Drinking more than 2 ounces makes me sick.

[@carlathepoet]

why is this video an hour long?

[@michaelquarrels8321]

Would definitely like to smoke one with guy 😎

[@robertpait1916]

actually, nutrients are added to hydroponics fluid....just saying....

[@accidental_relevance]

Yeah, but cows don't digest grass directly. Like almost all animals other than pigs (and humans), the grass they eat feeds the bacteria growing in their belly! And then their gut converts the bacteria to protein. Humans convert food directly to protein in a totally different process.

[@unclephil4112]

I don't think you fully understand how Chlorophyll works.

[@ChrisPBacon-rs9iv]

almost every single video of his just feel like subvert advertisments

[@MrKiki-nw4mv]

almost bubba gump almosy

[@alvinqua-enoo3127]

Great subject but you talk too much ...wow.... and that's taking the whole point off really distractive. The talking is too much just learn to go to the point on the important things. will really help. But great staff great information just too difficult to grasp due to your too much talking outside the points.

[@dimemega00]

This guy is so wonderfully awkward 😂

[@bullmasterlyle72]

and what do u wish ur hand was n???

[@MrKiki-nw4mv]

ron burgundy

[@davida8022]

Slow down John, you're drinking way too much wheat-grass juice, especially when you say you haven't had any in a long time.