Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Wheat Berry Sprouts wheat berries (wheat seeds, available from health food stores, if not from a local farmer) colander large jar or other clear container cheesecloth rubber band Place wheat berries in a colander and rinse thoroughly. Place rinsed wheat berries in the jar or other container and cover with water. Soak overnight. Rinse the wheat berries again, and cover the opening of the container with a piece of cheesecloth. Secure with a rubber band. Lay the jar on its side in a dark place. Rinse and drain the berries each morning until they sprout and grow to about 1 inch in length. When the sprouts have grown to about one inch in length, place the jar in a sunny window for one day. Enjoy your sprouts on a sandwich, in a salad or on their own. Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom is a program of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the Oklahoma State Department of Education http://www.agclassroom.org/ok Back to Food Back to Food and Fun