Years ago, I read about Wheat Grass in Edmond Bordeaux Szekely’s “The Biogenic Way of Life”
Professor, as Edmond Szekely was affectionately known to his student and friends
is the author of the famous “Essene Gospel of Peace.”His work on health and well being is known by seemingly so few and yet has had such a profound impact on everyone who aspires to greater health, peace of mind and understanding. You will find many websites appearing to represent him and his teachings. I assure you, none of them with his permission. The Gentle Angel who he entrusted with his lifes work, some 90+ books, was told to never become involved in the internet. For better or for worse, She has remained offline, though fortunately for many, she allowed certain books to be sold through certain sites, understanding many would never experience Professors work if they could not find and buy it on Amazon.com. Personally, I buy books directly from Her, His Widow – and I would like to share with you that I have been more than honored to have many long conversations with her about Professor – a relationship that began when I bought my first 3 complete series of his works. She knew why I was buying 3 sets – to give them away. I am that moved by Professor and what he has shared.
Among Professors seemingly countless accomplishments and experiences, he started the now, largest and most well known healing center in the world - Ranco La Puerta. He gave this over to his now x-wife/x-widow (not sure how that works) who took the retreat to a very elaborate level. His life story and the story of the origins of Rancho La Puerta can be read in his books “Search for the Ageless” Volumes 1 &2. If you are like me, and wish to buy directly from the Woman he entrusted with His lifes work – you can snail mail a letter to
I.B.S. international
Box 849, Nelson, BC
Canada V1L 6A5
Send ‘Swallow’ (like the bird) a letter telling Her you want a brochure. Be sure to tell her Michael from Detroit says hello. I don’t get a kick back in case you are thinking this way – I would not dream of accepting it. It is reward enough to share with you the profound Man I met when I tapped into these works.
Professor advocated the consumption of wheat grass not only because of it’s dynamic nutrient content but because
1.it was so easy to grow
2. it was so full of life energy
3. it was living food
Professors core teachings and methods of healing were based on what he called ‘The Essene Bio Genic Way of Life” – basically,
1. Raw living foods
2. Sun and water (lake, river, ocean) bathing
3. Exercise and fresh air
4. Meditation and Healing Arts
So, I started growing wheat grass for the nutrient bump and also because He advocated a meditation wherein you sit with the tray on your lap – at the peaker growth stages, and rest your hands on the grass. It was his experience that the energy field of the plant would increase your energy field during the sitting. It works. I promise you. Try it.
So I use the hard red wheat berry and sometimes the softer white. I have noticed little difference in germination rates or in taste. I am sure there is a nutrient level difference, but none that I can yet measure.
Right here you can see the difference between the red and white berry. Red on the bottom, white on top. You can buy either online or at your local organic food place. They are cheap – don’t buy the kits – those are expensive.
Ok, now you bought the berry and you soak it over night in purified water. I sometimes forget and end up soaking them for 2 days. If you change the water after each day, this is ok, but I do notice a loss of germination rate when I soak them 48 hrs in the same water.
I guess how many I need for my tray – and I always end up right. You will too.
I like to use clay bowls for this sort of germination rather than glass or plastic. It is said plants grow better in clay pots. I am highly inclined to agree, yet, I am happy too to grow my wheatgrass in plastic trays for the time being.
Soil. I use an organic compost mix I bought from a local feedshop. Picking the right soil for your wheatgrass is very important. Since this is your little tray of Vitality Power you want the soil to be as electric as can be. Hopefully, as time/money allow, Indi will be offering our own soil mix for this specific purpose for those who may be struggling to find a really dank soil.
When I get my soil, I put it into a big plastic container and mix in Azomite, Green Sand and a little bit of Kelp. I do this to add more trace minerals to the soil. Kelp, though it has a nitrogen component, is also a great plant derived source of minerals, whereas Green Sand and Azomite are trace minerals not yet assimilated by a plant. So I am adding 3 vehicles of trace mineral supplimentation. I am fairly liberal with the mix and there is no ratio for me to share here. I do, though, allow the soil to sit for a several days after blending – it feels to me like during this time the components in the soil begin to relate to each other and active more microbial activity. I do not, I repeat, I do not ‘fertilize’ the wheat grass, per say. In fact, I like to slow down the growth process of the grass as much as possible because I feel, and yes, I am not certain – I have never measured this – but I do feel strongly that the longer the growth process, the more the plant is assimilating the nutrients in the soil.
Ok. so you have bought your trays (3), bought your soil, mixed in your trace minerals, soaked your berries and now you pack the soil into the tray and dump your berries onto the top of the soil in the tray. Using your hands to spread it around, pat it down and watering the tray with purified water – it is now ready to be placed into a dark area for the seed to continue to develop. You will see little white growth tips shooting up while the roots begin digging in. Once I see about 80% of the berries kicking into action.
I place my tray in my bookshelf and cover it with cardboard – creating a dark, moist environment for the berries to continue germination.
You can see here that my germination rate is not so hot – because I forget about my soaking berries and they sat in the same water for 2.5 days. Still, this tray will fill 80%. As soon as the white growth tips see light, they begin turning green. Indirect light is all I use to grow wheat grass. This window area recieves ZERO direct sunlight. The more indirect the light, the slower it grows – it is a balance, and you will figure it out.
Here is where I grow my grass. I use 3 trays, because every 5th day I start a new batch – so I always have a fresh tray to be chewing on. Here you see 2 trays – and one is in the book shelf getting ready, one is at peak and one is expiring.
Here you see where I have cut the grass and where it is growing. You can buy a wheat grass juicer like I did years ago – but I found out it is sort of a pain in the ass. Instead of juicing it, now I just cut the grass, stick it in my mouth and chew until it is totally juiced. Easy, fun and quick.
So to recap.
1. Soak your berries
2. Spread them on your super soil
3. Let them sit for a few days in moist, dark area
4. Bring them to indirect light
5. Cut, chew and give yourself and your loved ones a living nutrient boost.
The flavor should be sweet. When it is sweet, you have succeeded in your trace mineral absorption. When it is sweet like candy, this means the sugars are being generated which means you are getting a more nutrient dense grass experience. If it is bitter, then play around with your trace mineral blend until you find the sweet spot. Good luck – please comment on any tips you may like to share.
Growing wheat grass makes your indoor living space more beautiful and luminous. It is a very inexpensive way to consume living nutrients and it is a beautiful partner for quiet meditation. It is also a fun and educational experience for you and your kids, if you have kids. Big thanks to Professor for his Life’s work and I hope this post brings more health and well being to your life.
If you live in the Metro Detroit area and would like Indi to come out and help you set up your own indoor garden, feel free to contact me. Wheat grass among other indoor plants, can be used in a highly visually pleasing way as well as for simple productivity.
Michael
