First I only grow Hard red spring wheat...I buy a sprouting berrie...50 bags at a time. Cretified organic. Next what is with the concoction of stuff you put into your soak????? In the summer I soak about 6-8 hours. In the winter at least 12...sometimes a little more I drain my berries after soaking in plain water(purified and filtered)....an expense but worth it. Next I have a building with a 3 ton airconditioner) we are in Florida so it gets very hot and humid. So my sprouting occurs in this cold building. Overnight....and plant the next day. We do not cover the seeds at all......but keep them moist(not wet) the next two days. The third day I check the moisture factor in the trays.....too much....to little ...just right...In the warmer months the wheatgrass is ready in 6 days....cooler times about 7-10.Oh Yeah...we amend our Farfard custom grow mix (Canaian Peat and perlite...with NO wetting agent(chemical..or start up fertalizer(Urea)...YUK! So I pay MORE for less when I get 200 bags at a time....with FOOD GRADE SEA KELP MEAL...never liquid. We know use a small pressure washer on the floors...and tables....JUST WATER>>>>>We will be starting into our nineth year soon. Love doing it. The wheatgrass just CURED a DOG of Cancer! And I have SEEN many miricles happen because people with cronic desease drink 16 ounces a day...for at least 4 months....Then if metabolically and geneticly the body is not TOO worn down from the "modern" treatments...and the side effects from DRUGS...mANY people return to their normal life style....and still do the drill with the FRESH wheatgrass in lower doses to protect themselves (Immune system)....KEEP Growing...Stay GREEN and BE Healthy! E-mail me and I will send you a few picture of our nursery.