Another Mold Question

kathyd · #1 02-05-2008, 01:59 PM

I am new at growing/using wheatgrass. I have been growing for about a month, about 6 trays, and each tray has had mold. White puffy clouds that hang around near the bottom of the grass. I use a peet moss and perlite mixture to grow in and I use tap water and citricide mixed with a seaweed fertilizer, I use a spray bottle to water my trays. I live in Northwest Florida and it is very humid. I have been leaving my trays outside because the temp has been between 45-60, I felt the coolness would be good. I use my sprayer to knock the mold down constantly. My Question IS, is it OK to use the grass even though it has mold near the bottom of the grass? I cut above where the mold has been and I rinse my grass before using it. I have been juicing for about a week and didn't think much about it before. The grass looks healthy and tastes about how I would expect grass to taste

. After reading some of the posts here I will start trying not to water as much and let it dry out some to see if that helps. But for now I want to make sure that if I keep using the grass I have, I am not doing more harm than good.

Wheatenergy · #2 02-06-2008, 12:28 AM

Perhaps one person out of a billion may have a reaction to the myceal mold(3 varieties are here in Florida ) None are pathagenic (technally harmful) there are ALWAYS exceptions to a rule...and MOST people start to detox and blame it on anything they can....mostly the people who work in a drugstore.

Yes atip would be not to oversoak your berries(seeds)....and make sure that the first two days after planting they get plenty of LIGHT watering....throw the mister out and use a simple garden sprayer.

After two days CHECK your moisture level in a few trays....too much , not enough ()dry to the touch() if they are dry to the touch beneath the immediate surface ...I will be your germination is sparce....and YOU will blame the seeds.

After a try or two you will reach the just enough moisture level...in the cooler months...heat and humidity WITHOUT GOOD VENTALTION will put your crops down quickly....

ROT your roots and form the mold you do not need....QUICKLY.

I have written this information MANY TIMES.....

This is a VERY informative forum....

SURF the wesite...LOOK around.....I am a commercial grower for the past 9 years in Orlando Florida......We grow the BEST fresh wheatgrass ANYWHERE.

E-mail me your Mailing adress(no po. box UPS will not deliver..I will send you a FREE sample PROMO Gift...Go to UTUBE ..put in wheatgrass nursery and see a 6 minute interview with Raw foodest Ken Rohla.....at my SMALL Nursery.

My website is Drelichwheatgrass.com It is our 9th Year!

ps...Buy a strong fan....for Static air flow and MOLD reduction. And add some extra perlite to your grow mix ..throw out the mold inhibitor stuff...but keep the seaweed.

Derek Stem · #3 10-05-2008, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheatenergy

Perhaps one person out of a billion may have a reaction to the myceal mold(3 varieties are here in Florida ) None are pathagenic (technally harmful) there are ALWAYS exceptions to a rule...and MOST people start to detox and blame it on anything they can....mostly the people who work in a drugstore.

Trust your instincts and stay away from the molds.

We have been growing wheatgrass and producing juice for 35 years. We strongly disagree with the position that molds are not pathenogenic. Perhaps the 3 tested by wheatenergy are not pathenogenic; however, there are hundreds of known species of molds.

Molds are known to release something called mycotoxins. There are 400 known mycotoxins and they are very strange indeed. What makes them unusual is that reactions to them are personal. One mycotoxin may have no affect on one person and produce significant side effects for a second. If you spend a little time on Google, you will note there is a very wide range of reactions.

There are really only a couple of practical ways to test the grass.

First, visually inspect the grass. You can enhance your visual inspection by using a digital camera. Take a picture of the bottom of the plant and force the flash on. The flash will light up the mold if present and then you can decide what to do. I have attached sample no flash, flash pictures to show you how powerful this technique is.

Second, molds are bitter and you can taste them. Remember the very best grass that you ever had and use that as a baseline. If the next juice doesn't taste as good, strive to do better, find our why. If is just tastes bad, it probably has high mold contents and should be discarded.

I'd also love to hear how you do following the advice provided by wheatenergy. Good luck!

Wheatenergy · #4 10-06-2008, 03:40 AM

DEREK STEM ~~~~~~Canadian FROZEN Processed Supplimental Wheatgrass Provider.......

DREAMS of Hustling AMERICANS by selling them his FROZEN JUICE PRODUCT....and telling them that FRESH ORGANIC CERTIFIED WHEATGRASS also make make you sick. I am not certified right now(was for 3 years running). And I have a stae nursery certificate of inspection....

So Big shot....WHO INSPECTS your operation....besides you(third party?).

PLEASE try again to get your fellow Canadians hooked up on your product.....They know better.

Derek Stem · #5 10-06-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheatenergy

Perhaps one person out of a billion may have a reaction to the myceal mold(3 varieties are here in Florida ) None are pathagenic (technally harmful) there are ALWAYS exceptions to a rule...and MOST people start to detox and blame it on anything they can....mostly the people who work in a drugstore.

Trust your instincts and stay away from the molds.

We have been growing wheatgrass and producing juice for 35 years. We strongly disagree with the position that molds are not pathenogenic. Perhaps the 3 tested by wheatenergy are not pathenogenic; however, there are hundreds of known species of molds.

Molds are known to release something called mycotoxins. There are 400 known mycotoxins and they are very strange indeed. What makes them unusual is that reactions to them are personal. One mycotoxin may have no affect on one person and produce significant side effects for a second. If you spend a little time on Google, you will note there is a very wide range of reactions.

There are really only a couple of practical ways to test the grass.

First, visually inspect the grass. You can enhance your visual inspection by using a digital camera. Take a picture of the bottom of the plant and force the flash on. The flash will light up the mold if present and then you can decide what to do. I have attached sample no flash, flash pictures to show you how powerful this technique is.

Second, molds are bitter and you can taste them. Remember the very best grass that you ever had and use that as a baseline. If the next juice doesn't taste as good, strive to do better, find our why. If is just tastes bad, it probably has high mold contents and should be discarded.

I'd also love to hear how you do following the advice provided by wheatenergy. Good luck!

Derek Stem · #6 10-07-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheatenergy

Perhaps one person out of a billion may have a reaction to the myceal mold(3 varieties are here in Florida ) None are pathagenic (technally harmful) there are ALWAYS exceptions to a rule...and MOST people start to detox and blame it on anything they can....mostly the people who work in a drugstore.

Trust your instincts and stay away from the molds.

We have been growing wheatgrass and producing juice for 35 years. We strongly disagree with the position that molds are not pathenogenic. Perhaps the 3 tested by wheatenergy are not pathenogenic; however, there are hundreds of known species of molds.

Molds are known to release something called mycotoxins. There are 400 known mycotoxins and they are very strange indeed. What makes them unusual is that reactions to them are personal. One mycotoxin may have no affect on one person and produce significant side effects for a second. If you spend a little time on Google, you will note there is a very wide range of reactions.

There are really only a couple of practical ways to test the grass.

First, visually inspect the grass. You can enhance your visual inspection by using a digital camera. Take a picture of the bottom of the plant and force the flash on. The flash will light up the mold if present and then you can decide what to do. I have attached sample no flash, flash pictures to show you how powerful this technique is.

Second, molds are bitter and you can taste them. Remember the very best grass that you ever had and use that as a baseline. If the next juice doesn't taste as good, strive to do better, find our why. If is just tastes bad, it probably has high mold contents and should be discarded.

I'd also love to hear how you do following the advice provided by wheatenergy. Good luck!

Wheatenergy · #7 10-07-2008, 11:34 AM

Let us test your statement.

What are the locations you THINK put your FROZEN Processed supplimental wheatgrass juice in their FREEZER..... to replace Mine??????

This is better than going to Fantacy World at Walt Disney World!!!

CLICK our ADS>>>That is pure SPAMMING.

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