FAQs

Yes, there can be, but they are generally short-lived and result from your body adjusting to the digestion of wheatgrass. Side effects include constipation, fever, headaches, nausea and upset stomach, but allergic reactions may result in hives or swelling of the throat. If symptoms persist you should consult your doctor.

• Ensure your pet’s wheatgrass consumption is part of their diet and not a substitute for their regular meals
• Stick to wheatgrass grown indoors. Wheatgrass grown outdoors can contain harmful pesticides
• Check your wheatgrass soil for mould. If your pet eats directly from the planter, this could be harmful. The grass is still good to consume as long as it is harvested and the green part of the blade and washed clean. If you do find mould in the soil, it should be cut, cleaned and added to their food or water

This method is for a masticating juicer only, but if you have opted for the centrifugal or blending option, they often come with cleaning tools specifically for the parts, or you may be able to add some elements to a dishwasher, refer to the machine manual for guidance on this.

Masticating juicers are usually very easy to clean. The parts can be separated and often come with a cleaning brush. You can wash manually using warm soapy water and a cleaning brush or put it in the dishwasher if advised so in the instruction manual that comes with the machine.

If you make a large batch of juice, you can freeze your wheatgrass. If you freeze your wheatgrass juice, you can store it, but fresh is always better!

Depending on how much juice you have yielded, operate into separate containers or add to ice trays and freeze to consume within a month.

It would be best to consume in moderation; overdoing it can trigger minor side effects, as explained earlier.

To combat chronic diseases – the general rule, is to drink 4-6 oz a day 

There are studies that suggest the consumption of wheatgrass can help with the prevention diseases of such as cancer or heart disease; but research still continues, so please consult your doctor or a medical professional to ensure this is the best addition to your current treatment as prescribed by your physician, or as an adjunctive therapy. It should never be used as an alternative to your advised medical treatment. 

To help prevent things such as cold or flu, have about 1-2oz.

If you are drinking it for general health, a shot (1oz) a day will be beneficial, but you can also juice once a week or a couple of times a month and still feel the benefits.

When you get to about day three of growing your first batch of wheatgrass, you should start developing the next batch allowing you to have a constant flow of wheatgrass growing to harvest and produce your daily wheatgrass shots.

Despite its name, wheatgrass has no wheat in the grass itself. So technically, if you are allergic to gluten (wheat, barley and rye) and harvest it before it starts to develop protein (otherwise known as gluten), it should be OK to consume wheatgrass with no allergic reaction. BUT, you should consult your doctor before consuming any and If you experience any symptoms once finished, contact emergency services immediately. You can read more about potential allergies in medical journalist Jane Anderson’s article, Is Wheatgrass Gluten-Free?

We should note that wheatgrass has the same chemicals found in other leafy greens. Therefore, if you are allergic to dark green vegetables such as kale, spinach or broccoli, there may be a slight chance of allergies to wheatgrass. Also, again, before trying it, consult your doctor. 

It’s not recommended to consume wheatgrass when pregnant because of the potential contamination of bacteria or other organisms found in soil, so some often opt for the hydroponic method (growing without soil). Still, if you’re pregnant, you should avoid consuming wheatgrass juice. Read more here.

You can find instructions here, but if you need further help or have any other questions please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

The short answer is yes  – Cats can eat wheatgrass which is commonly called cat grass because of its numerous health benefits for our feline friends, including improving night vision, oral health and controlling weight gain.

However, a type of grass is grown specifically for cats that comes from oat seeds instead of wheat. It can be preferable to some because of its softer texture, but cats can eat both wheatgrass and oat grass.

Don’t be fooled by the nickname, though; cat grass can be enjoyed by our other pets too.

If you’re a pet owner, I’m sure you have noticed your cat or dog at one time or another chewing grass; this is because its high fibre helps with their digestion. This is particularly useful in aiding your cat to bring up fur balls. 

Grass on lawns, in parks, or on grassy streets could be sprayed with chemicals, making it an unsafe choice for our pets to graze on; therefore, wheatgrass is much better for them.

Generally, it is safe for cats to eat wheatgrass daily, but it’s always good to check with your vet if it’s suitable for your particular pet and the quantities they should eat.

You receive organic, Hard Red Spring wheatgrass seeds. It has an incredible germination rate and is a certified organic supplier – a certification achieved by farmers that adhere to farming organically. This includes avoiding using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and no genetically modified (GMO) seeds for a minimum of three years prior to certification.

At the beginning of my wheatgrass juicing journey, I, like many, didn’t realise different kinds of juicers are better for wheatgrass than others.

There are two types of juicers – centrifugal and masticating.

Centrifugal – this refers to the technical movement of the juicer, which spins the contents around and outwards at high speed.

When juicing, the machine adds oxygen to the juice, which creates frothing and yields less juice and makes more pulp.

The high speed induces heat from the device, destroying the enzymes within your wheatgrass. Its also much harder to clean centrifugal juicers as the blades of grass get stuck in the cutting edges of the juicer and can ruin it over time.

Masticating – also referred to as slow or cold press juicers. They slowly crush their contents using an auger that looks like a giant corkscrew, then use a strainer to separate the juice from the pulp.

They are better for juicing wheatgrass as they are opposite Centrifugal juicers, going at a slower speed and producing less foam and more liquid while maintaining the goodness of the enzymes. 

There are two types of masticating juicers; manual and automatic. The difference is that manually takes more effort on your side, and you’ll have to use a hand crank to operate the manual juicer, and the automatic one will be more expensive.

You don’t have to use a juicer at all and instead can use a blender, but be aware that a blender will yield a lot less liquid. See out the how-to guide here.

Our seeds are organic, non-GMO seeds.  They’re of the highest quality and have an incredible germination rate.