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In a message dated 12\/24\/03 8:52:35 PM, Alicia writes:<\/p>\n \twhat is the best soil to use for growing wheatgrass and sunflower sprouts? I am in the Los Angeles area. Is it vegan? Do I need to add minerals to it? what are your thoughts?<\/p>\n \tthank you<\/p>\n \talicia<\/em><\/p>\n \tDear Alicia,<\/p>\n \tFind an organic farm and get the soil from them, then mix that soil half and half with peat moss. This provides a loose, friable soil where sprout roots can easily take hold. There are a lot of organic farms around the Los Angeles area and you could probably convince one to sell you some soil. That's what I did here in NY before I had my own farm.<\/p>\n \tI don't believe in vegan soil if there even is such a thing. In Nature, all the animals, birds and insects leave their manure in and on the earth and I believe Nature knows best. I like to follow her teachings. You could add some rock dust to your soil mix if you think it needs some minerals. Usually organic soil that has had compost & seaweed added to it would have minerals, but it can't hurt to add some rock dust, though I haven't actually done that when growing wheatgrass but I have used rock dust on my farm. It is great stuff. It revived some apple trees that were no longer producing apples. I also feed my sprouts with Willard Water one time in their short growth span.<\/p>\n \tCheck out some of the articles on my website's Articles section under farm and garden. <\/p>\n \tWith holiday blessings,<\/p>\n \tRhio<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" < In a message dated 12\/24\/03 8:52:35 PM, Alicia writes: what is the best soil to use for growing wheatgrass and sunflower sprouts? I am in the Los Angeles area. Is it vegan? Do I need to add minerals to … Continue reading