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INDEX
Topic Page
A Word from our Founder 3
General Information 4
Weekly Disinfecting.... 15
Air Filters. 16
Periodic Cleaning 16
Refrigeration ... 17
Warnings... 27
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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To Begin
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Make sure you see and recognize the SEED TYPES & GROUPS
position of the toggles and how to slide
them out to the activate position. Seeds can often cause crop contamination.
(Find more information on setting the Commercial growers are required by Law,
timer on page 13.) to treat the seeds against fungus and
bacteria. If you choose to treat the seeds
This is the standard setting for the yourself, soak them for 20 to 30 minutes in a
EasyGreen . Other variations are possible 200-PPM solution of sodium hypochlorite or
based on the season of the year and the calcium hypochlorite. Rinse well after
crop in question; these variations will be soaking.
discussed Later. Now unPlug the mist
generator from the wall socket and Plug the It is important that you strive to maintain
timer into the socket instead. Plug the cord of almost sterile growing conditions within the
the mist generator into the timer. The mist EasyGreen module in order to assure that
generator may not start its activation there are no bacteria or fungus from a
immediately, depending on the timer previous growing cycle. To minimize such
settings. Therefore, IT MAY TAKE FEW risks, carefully follow the Cleaning
HOURS BEFORE THE TIMER RESUMES ITS instructions in this manual. The
AUTOMATIC OPERATION. More on timer EasyGreen was designed to minimize
regulation under the section Mist Cleaning work and disinfects almost
Generator Fine Tuning. automatically. (More on this under the
Cleaning/Disinfecting section).
SEED GROUPS
Group 1. (Approximately 5-day growing
cycle). Alfalfa, Clover, Red Clover, Radish,
Chinese cabbage, Brown Mustard, Broccoli.
Radish on the 5th day
Group 2. (2 to 3-day growing cycle) Green
Pea, Rye, Spelt, Soft Wheat, Hulled
Sunflowers, Mung Bean, Fenugreek, Lentil,
Garbanzo, Adzuki, Soybean, Kamut and
similar.
G ro up 3. G r ee n s a nd m icr o g re e n s
(approximately 8-14 day cycle). Sunflower,
Buckwheat, Wheatgrass, Onion, Garlic,
Green Pea and Lentil for long shoots,
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Purpled Mustard, Beets, Red Kale, Tatsoi,
Watercress, Arugula, Upland Cress and many
more.
Crispy Greens
The quantities of sprouts delivered from
each cartridge or tray can vary depending
on the quantity of seeds used. For
maximum yield, fill the bottom of the
cartridge with one layer of seeds as
shown in the photo below. It is important
to germinate only as much as you intend to
eat daily. After a little experimenting,
youll soon know how many seeds to
sprinkle per tray or cartridge. In order to
germinate a partial cartridge or tray,
sprinkle seeds on the back portion of the
cartridge or tray first (the side that will be
away from the door).
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Days 2, 3 and 4
GROUP 1
Rotate the first cartridge back to front
(Day 1 of 5-Day cycle)
(turn around) and move it one cartridge-
width to the left. Seed an empty cartridge
Check the drainage holes inside each tray or (as explained above) and place it to the
cartridge. Remove any seeds from the right of the growing compartment. Move
previous cycle of germination and wet the the seed cartridges daily one cartridge-
cartridge to assure your seeds will stick to width to the left and place the new seeded
the bottom of the cartridge. Washing the cartridges to the far right. Remember to
cartridge thoroughly with soap will minimize rotate all the cartridges (back to front) as
static electricity. This will help to retain an you move them to the left. Close the
even layer of water on the bottom of the sliding door.
cartridge before seeds are sprinkled.
If you are using the junior cartridges, turn
the large tray where the 10 ju nior
cartridges are located back to front daily.
Close the sliding door.
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thereby rendering all that nutrition
unavailable to you. To get the most
nutrition from your sprouts, remove the
cartridge from the EasyGreen when it is
ready, wash the crop, and add the sprouts
directly to your food. This is probably the
ultimate in eating raw live food. The crop
is still growing in your plate!
When using 10 junior cartridges on one The right quantity of mung beans in a
cartridge
large tray, turn the large tray back to front
daily, and, on the 5th day, the two far
GROUP 3:
cartridges on the left are ready to harvest.
GREENS, SHOOTS AND
MICRO GREENS
NOTE: Group 1 sprouts reach their
The most common seeds for growing greens
nutritional peak around the fifth and
are wheatgrass, buckwheat, sunflower and
sixth day of germination. Growing
green pea. When germinating buckwheat or
sprouts in the EasyGreen, gives you
sunflower, it is important to control the
control over when to consume your
light during the first days of germination. If
harvest. Purchased sprouts are
the sprouts grow for too long in the dark,
normally older than five days and the
they will tend to develop a long, thin stem that
nutritional value of the sprouts is not at
will hardly hold the weight of the sprout.
its peak.
If, on the other hand, they are exposed to
light too early, they will not gain length
After the 5th day of germination, the within eight to ten days. From the
sprout itself utilizes its own nutrition in nutritionist's point of view, it makes no
order to continue its own growth process, difference if the sprouts are long or short.
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We have learned from growers that some Growing greens in soil
prefer long shoots, mainly for decorative Should you prefer to grow your greens in
reasons. For example, if you would like to soil, add 1/4 soil at the bottom of the tray or
harvest sweet peas as greens for your cartridge; sprinkle the seeds above the soil,
salads, you should allow them to grow to 3 - 5 and insert the tray or cartridge into the
long and cut about 1/2 above the seed. Only machine. Use potting soil available at
the upper part is edible. For more health food stores. The soil will not harm the
information about growing greens, see machine in any way.
section Greens 101 in this manual.
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GROWING WHEATGRASS IN A 3-MODULE MIST GENERATOR FINE TUNING
EASYGREEN SYSTEM Over the years, our customers worldwide
Spread one cup of grain in a large tray. have shared their experiences with us
Make sure the entire floor of the tray or regarding ideal settings for the
cartridge is covered with one full layer of EasyGreen . Collecting the data from
seeds. places such as Chile, a North Pole
expedition, Northern and Southern Europe,
Asia, the Middle East, South Africa,
Australia, New Zealand and Japan, we
tested the settings required to regulate the
EasyGreen to various topographic areas
and weather conditions. These ideal
settings are made possible by using the 96-
activation timer supplied with the
machine.
Three different settings were found to be
suitable for most topographic areas around
the world. You may use the tables below as a
general reference; more adjustments
should be based on environmental
conditions in the space near the machine.
Avoid placing the machine near
appliances that create heat, such as an
Insert the tray in the bottom module (tier)
oven or dishwasher. Keep the machine
compartment of the machine. After two
away from direct sun. Bear in mind that
days, move it up by one level, and replace it
sunrays reach different areas of a room
with a fresh tray on the bottom unit. Two
throughout the day.
days later, move the two trays one step
up, and insert a new tray on the The settings below will assure a reasonable
bottom unit. Turn trays back to front displacement of air (oxygen) to minimize
daily. A further two days later, remove the the risk of rotting and mold in various
upper tray and place it in a semi-sunny climates. Should you suspect mold,
area. CHANGE THE TIMER SETTINGS. (See
additional tips under Greens 101 ).
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WEEKLY DISINFECTING
Remove ready-to-harvest sprouts from the
tray or cartridge, and rinse cartridges
thoroughly. Cartridges that are not ready to
harvest can be placed out of the machine
until the disinfecting process is complete.
Fill the water compartment with water up
to the 2.0 liter mark as indicated by the
water level indicator.
Wipe inside the growing compartment with
a soft cloth to remove any seeds or sprouts,
and when you are done, close the door.
Pour four tablespoons of bleach solution into
the water compartment, or use an
Note: Toggles set on the ON position alternative greener solution such as 5
(circled) tablespoons of vinegar or 3%
concentrate Hydrogen Peroxide.
Humid Weather Remove the timer, and plug the mist
# of Toggles Time of day generator into an electrical outlet. The fine
2 07:00 mist will reach each crevice and corner of
1 11:00 the machine and disinfect it. The machine
1 15:00 will run for two to three hours, until the
1 18:00 water compartment is empty.
1 21:00
1 02:00
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AIR FILTERS PERIODIC CLEANING
Air filters Should be changed every two to Periodic cleaning is required for proper
four months, depending on the amount of operation of the EasyGreen . Tap water
dust in your area. may contain impurities or dissolved solids
that could leave a residue and deposit on
the inner surfaces of the EasyGreen that
could promote algae and bacterial growth.
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Mist Generator Cleaning REFRIGERATION
Using a toothbrush, Clean the If you need to refrigerate part of the
impeller shaft hole. sprouts for a day or two, you may leave the
Using a pipe brush, clean the shaft of unused sprouts in the cartridge and place in
the impeller. Make sure there are no the refrigerator. Since the cartridges and trays
seeds or impurities along the shaft. The are self-draining, only a minimal amount of
impeller photo shows the emission water remains in the tray while it is
holes and shaft. Do not attempt to refrigerated. The cold temperature will
remove the impeller from the slow the growth, but will not stop it! If you
motor shaft. It is very sensitive do not choose to germinate your sprouts
to sudden impact and pressure on a rotation basis, fill all five cartridges
exerted upon it. with seeds and germinate them all at once.
Return the Mist Generator to the Remember that it is a little more
cabinet and secure it with the screws challenging to keep them fresh for more
than a few days. An average person
consumes the contents of one cartridge
daily, thereby needing to refrigerate the
other cartridges for several days. This
defies the purpose of consuming FRESH
sprouts daily. Sprouting in all five
cartridges at once is best when a variety of
seeds are required in larger quantities.
No matter how many modules you are
using, it is advisable to keep the machine
producing at the machines full capacity.
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Storing The EasyGreen
AUTOMATIC WATER FILLING SYSTEM
Should you stop using the machine on a (AWFS) Standard installation in some
regular basis (two days or more), the water countries, optional feature in others
vapor accumulated in the mist generator area
coming from the water compartment may lead If you ordered a Do-It-Yourself AWFS, you
to rust and malfunctioning. Rust is not m a y c on n e c t i t to y ou r f a u ce t f or
covered by our manufacturers automatically filling up water. The faucet
warranty. In orde r to dry the mist connector and hose are not supplied due to
generator, the following steps are essential: the large variety of kitchen faucet threads.
Check your hardware store for the right
connector to your faucet. We recommend
1. Disconnect the machine from the
purchasing a split connector with two
electric power.
outlets: one can be dedicated to the
2. Empty the water from the built in water machine and the second one can be used
tank. for your current needs (as illustrated
3. Remove the air filter from the mist below).
generator.
When using a multilevel system consisting of
4. Using a hair dryer, blow hot air two or more stackable EasyGreen
through the air intake area of the modules, the AWFS on each module should
mist generator for one minute only. be connected to one tube leading to the
faucet. Follow the illustration to connect
5. Place the mist generator back in the all AWFS to a single connector. You will
machine after assuring the water need 2x T and 1x L, 1/4 connectors
compartment is empty and dry. available at hardware stores and garden
centers.
6. The machines may be stored now.
A v i n y l t u b e i s s u p p l i e d wi t h t h e
EasyGreen module. It serves to drain from
any of the front legs of the lower unit, thereby
preparing the drainage for added modules.
Due to packing reasons, these tubes are
not installed at the factory. Stacked
modules should not have plugs on any of
the front legs. Plugs are used ONLY on the
bottom module.
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The internal drainage tubes located on both DO-IT-YOURSELF INSTALLATION OF
right and left side of the machine will THE AWFS
automatically drain water from the upper Uninstall the mist generator.
levels to the bottom level. See photo Drill a hole of 3/8 (11 mm) diameter,
below. (20 mm) from the rim. See photo.
Note:
The connector to your faucet and 1/4 tube
is not supplied but is available in most
hardware stores. Since tube sizes vary in
external/internal diameter from country to
country, use local hardware to connect
each float valve to a 1/4 high pressure
tube. If you intend connecting more than
one EasyGreen to a faucet and the
modules are stacked, use the diagram
under the paragraph AUTOMATIC WATER
FILLING SYSTEM (AWFS) for instructions on
how to connect few AWFS to one faucet.
The complete AWFS consists of float valve,
float, nuts and a ring (see photo).
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Once you are satisfied with the float
valve regulation, tighten all connections and
check for leaks. Install the mist generator
with special care to the impeller. The
impellers are calibrated to avoid vibrations.
Impeller should not be removed from the
shaft of the motor.
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Q. How many trays are needed for Q. Do I need to soak the grain before
wheatgrass? inserting the tray in the machine?
A. Assuming you intend juicing daily and A. For quicker results you may kick start
own a three level EasyGreen (model WP), a your seeds by spraying them well with a
total of six large trays seems sufficient. If hand sprayer before inserting the tray in the
the weather conditions in your area are not machine. However, you may soak the seeds
favorable, the rate of growth will slow. In this in a solution to kill bacteria, as
case, one or two additional trays may keep recommended by the FDA further in this
the harvest going. manual.
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We developed the right technology to GREENS 101:
achieve this high level of efficiency in GROWING GREENS AND MICRO GREENS
order to encourage you to use clean good
water. It is well known that wheatgrass is a
difficult crop to grow, by both commercial and
private standards. In this publication, we
DO NOT OVERFILL provide information regarding growing
An overflow hole is located in the wheatgrass in various climates. Seeing as
partition wall between the water there are many publications available that
and growing compartment as a discuss the growth of wheatgrass in soil, we will
safety measure. Excess water will be focusing mainly on information
flow to the growing compartment. regarding our proprietary technology:
GROWING WHEATGRASS HYDROPONICALLY.
Wheatgrass can be grown using the
Tap water quality and hardness can vary EasyGreen system with minimum effort,
greatly from home to home. Any whether you intend using soil as a neutral
accumulation of white dust on furnishings in medium or growing it the hydroponic way.
the vicinity of the EasyGreen indicates (For information regarding the health
that the water is hard. Use a home water benefits of wheatgrass consumption, please
filter wherever possible and change air consult a nutrition publication).
filters more frequently.
About Light.
Deposits of accumulated minerals will One of the most important elements for
reduce the translucency of the Lid of the growing good, healthy wheatgrass is light.
machine (making it appear milky). This There is no better way to grow wheatgrass
has no affect on the functionality of the than to briefly expose it to the sun. Light
machine but will reduce the amount of causes the photosynthesis process to create
Light reaching the sprouts. For your green chlorophyll, thus often nicknaming it
convenience, we have developed a liquid sun. As a rule of thumb, the more
Cleaning solution for keeping the fresh, daylight wheatgrass is exposed to, the
new Look of the EasyGreen called better quality of the wheatgrass juice. The
EasyGreen 777 One 8 ounce bottle
.
standard average growing cycle for
Should Last about six months or more. (The wheatgrass is ten days. The important
solution is so effective some of our time for greening is approximately the last
customers use it to remove hard water 20% of the total growing cycle.
stains in their bathroom and kitchen sink).
The Air filter must be replaced every This being said, wheatgrass should not be
second or third month, and in high polluted exposed to direct sun during the first days
areas, every six weeks. of germination, therefore requiring two
separate grow th stages. First, the
Q. Is the EasyGreen free from Bisphenol A wheatgrass is germinated and grown under
(BPA)? the ideal micro climate conditions inside the
EasyGreen MikroFarm for a good sturdy
A. Yes, the plastics we use in the EasyGreen
crop.
are 100% safe, BPA-free plastics. To view the
evidence, click HERE. Next, the tray should be removed from the
machine and placed in a sunny spot where it
would be exposed to the direct sun for at
least one or two hours a day, for the last two
days of growth. The EasyGreen is designed to
handle the first step of the growing cycle,
during which the micro climate created within
the machine (misting & oxygenating) is of
vital importance to minimize the risk of
mold and decay.
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During the summer, wheatgrass typically When using tap water, expect to see
benefits from 15-16 hours of daylight. When milky deposits on the clear part of the
growing wheatgrass during the winter, it is machine with time. These deposits do not
important to extend the daylight exposure affect the crops or the machine, even
time. This can be achieved by adding a though they may seem unaesthetic to
grow light with an automatic timer. Grow some. We designed our EasyGreen 777 to
lights can be found at garden centers and remove such deposits.
typically cost between $15 and $25. When
We are often asked about water
selecting an area for greening (step two),
consumption, and we are happy to reply
make sure you have adequate space for
that the technology used in the
hanging a grow light, at least 10 (25cm)
EasyGreen machines assures minimum
above the top of the shoots.
usage of water when compared to any
other sprouting systems as well as sprouting
If you live in geographical areas where the
in jars. Each day, the EasyGreen will use up
winter months tend to be quite dark,
to 1 gallon of water in a 24-hour period.
consider getting a high quality artificial
We hope this fact will encourage the
light (such as HID lights), usually used in
grower to use high quality water. There are
hydroponic growing. This option should be
some sprouting systems that may appear to
considered only as a last resort in areas
consume less water, simply because the
such as parts of Canada, some northern USA
SAME WATER is circulated again and again.
states and Alaska, and Northern European
We are of the opinion that water
countries. Keep in mind that no full
containing inhibitors and toxins released
sp e ctr um l ig h t can r i va l th e su n!
from the seeds is not the quality of water
Hydroponic lights are expensive, and their
you would like to consume with your potent
electricity consumption is typically not
wheatgrass and sprouts.
efficient.
About Temperature
Similarly, crops growth rates vary in winter
Hard winter wheat variety will strive best in
and summer months, being typically more
an optimal temperature range of 65 to 75
sluggish in winter. The EasyGreen growing
degrees Fahrenheit (daytime and
compartment was designed to keep the
nighttime respectively), which is required
wheatgrass tray inside the compartment
by the nature of the seed, regardless of the
until the crop reaches its ceiling. This
sprouting method used. Most people are
simplifies the home growing process by
not aware of the accurate temperature in
eliminating the need to calculate the total
the area where the equipment is located.
days required to leave the wheatgrass tray
Therefore, we highly recommend the use
in the EasyGreen during the various
of a minimum/maximum thermometer
seasons. When the shoots almost reach the
which indicates the minimum temperature
ceiling of the machine, regardless of the
during night time and m aximum
season, the tray should be removed to
temperature during day time. (These
proceed with step two. During the summer,
thermometers cost $10-$20 and are
the wheatgrass will grow from dry seed to
available at garden centers and various
the ceiling of the sprouter in as little as five
retail outlets).
days whereas in the winter, it may take
eight or nine days. Most people are surprised to see a range of
temperature much wider than expected.
About Water
Heat sources, such as ovens and appliances
Water is the major constituent of the
or direct / indirect sunlight, will make a
chlorophyll you will harvest. Therefore, we
difference in the temperature fluctuation.
strongly recommend using high quality water
It is important to include these factors
or bottled water. (Note: do not use distilled
when considering the best location for
water, where all the minerals are removed).
growing wheatgrass. If the temperature is
The colder the water is, the better it is
higher than 75 degrees Fahrenheit, remove
for growing wheatgrass (see About
the sliding door after the first two days of
Temperature next column).
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germination. Seeds should be tested for freshness. Seeds
Previously, we mentioned the importance of that are not fresh may start to decompose
water temperature. If the tap water in your before or instead of sprouting.
area is of good quality and you choose to Decomposing bacteria will quickly spread
use tap water for your wheatgrass, keep in across the tray. A good rate of germination is
mind that in some areas of the country (and 99% or better. To test, spread 20 seeds in an
the world), water pipes are exposed to EasyGreen cartridge, mist them with a hand
direct sun, raising its temperature by 10-30 mister, and insert in the EasyGreen growing
degrees Fahrenheit. Seeing as hot water compartment for 48 hours. If fresh, all seeds
typically encourages mold, check the water should sprout. If only one seed didnt sprout,
temperature to ensure it does not exceed the rate of germination is 95%. To retain
65 degrees Fahrenheit during the afternoon, freshness of good seeds, unused seeds should
especially if you Live in an area of warmer be kept in a closed bag, inserted in a
climate. If you find that the water in your Tupperware container, and stored in the
area exceeds 65 degrees Fahrenheit, freezer.
consider adding a small in-Line water chiller If the maximum day temperature in the area
that provides ice-cold water. where the sprouter is located exceeds the
About Mold and Mildew limits mentioned in this document, leave
the door of the EasyGreen open after the
Wheatgrass is extremely sensitive to mold. second or third day of germination.
To minimize the risk of mold growth, the
EasyGreen MikroFarm automatically Add two tablespoons of grapefruit seed
reduces the temperature in the growing extract or three tablespoons of
compartment by as much as 20 degrees hydrogen peroxide to the water
Fahrenheit or more. The combination of a reservoir of the EasyGreen when the
very fine mist displaced at a certain speed reservoir is full (5 liters). At this stage, you
by the operation of the mist generator may add nutrition to the water. See more
creates a cooling effect. Additionally, the details under About Solutions.
mist generator creates an air current and Increase the total amount of switched
forces more oxygen to reach the seeds, timer activations by one additional
while keeping them moist. This special toggle, for example, from six toggles to
combination is unique to the EasyGreen seven toggles a day. Make sure the
sprouters and is patented. Results may vary equipment is installed in a cool area.
depending on climate conditions and Some growers have the tendency to
topographical area. activate the timer more often. Do not over
Below are some important considerations mist the seeds, as drainage takes som e
when growing wheatgrass. Keep in mind ti m e, an d wh e n see d s a re submerged
that a combination of a few tips may be in water it will reduce the amount of
exactly what is required under your specific oxygen reaching the seeds which
environmental conditions. Test, try, and see contributes to rotting and mold.
what works best for you. If you detect some mold on the bottom area
Soaking - Seeds may contain spores that will of the tray, cut the wheatgrass above the
encourage mold once moisture is mold. You may also hose it down by putting
introduced. The FDA recommends the tray in your sink at a 45-degree angle
using 200cc (13 tablespoons) of and allow tap water to run across the
bleach (sodium hypochlorite) per tray. This is a technique commonly used
gallon of water for 30 minutes. If by commercial growers when necessary.
you are allergic or sensitive to sodium
hypochlorite, try using a solution of 1 gallon
of water and 200cc (13 tablespoons) of
hydrogen peroxide (HP 3% concentrate).
Bleach is generally more effective then HP.
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About Solutions
Hydroponic growing versus soil
EasyGreens All-Natural Seaweed Extract
Plant-Growth Elixir can be added to the People interested in sprouting often ask
water compartment of the EasyGreen to about the effect of chemicals and fertilizers
enrich the quality of the juice extracted in hydroponics. Many do not realize that
from wheatgrass and enhance growth. plants can ONLY use and absorb nutrients in
Youll be pleasantly surprised that it their inorganic form.
actually makes wheatgrass taste sweeter, Manure or compost is the result of
too! decomposition and decayed vegetables and
During summer, when the crop is quick to other matter where microbe activity
grow, it can reach the ceiling of the decomposes the organic matter into its
m a ch i n e i n a b o u t f i v e t o si x d a y s. inorganic elements to be used by the plant.
Therefore, you may start to add Elixir after Most experts agree that elements in their
removing the tray from the EasyGreen inorganic forms are cleaner and purer. When
sprouter (on phase 2). Place the solution in used organically, there is little control over
the hand mister you intend to use to harmful bacteria such as amoeba. When a
moisten the crop daily. During winter, solution of inorganic matter matter is
when the time the crop is left inside t h e introduced into the water, it is readily
growing compartment of the available for the plants to use, resulting in a
EasyGreen is longer than five or six days, healthy, well-balanced product. Crops
the Elixir may be added to the water growing in a closed micro system such as the
compartment of the EasyGreen . We EasyGreen are better protected from
designed the EasyGreen with its own built-in harmful insects thereby reducing and often
water compartment for this very purpose - eliminating the need of fungicides and
to ease fertilizing your crop. insecticides.
Beginner growers tend to add more solution Some growers believe that growing
than recommended, believing it will boost wheatgrass in a medium is advantageous and
the crop. Contrary to that belief, a high claim it tastes better. The EasyGreen
concentration of solution can burn the crop. sprouter is designed to grow sprouts and
Diluting the recommended concentration by wheatgrass with or without mediums,
1015% will yield better results. depending on personal preference. Growing
mediums include potting soil, peat moss or
How much wheat grass juice can be sphagnum peat moss (Canadian) the choice
extracted from one tray? is yours.
There are a variety of factors affecting the
rate of growth as well as the amount of
juice extractable from wheatgrass. The
quality of your juicer, the quality and
freshness of the hard winter wheat seeds
used, the time of the year, and the local
weather conditions, to mention few. During
winter, the growth rate will be about 25% to
30% slower, and the shoots will be shorter,
resulting in a smaller yieldable crop. If you
are using multiple EasyGreens (Model WP)
to sprout a variety of sprouts in addition to
wheatgrass, we suggest you use more units
for the wheatgrass during winter to
compensate for the slower growth rate.
Each large tray could provide six to twelve Fresh harvest on your kitchen top
ounces of juice.
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A medium such as soil often protects the roots Imagine the aroma and taste you could add
from drying. If the tray is exposed to the to your healthy food and salads!
sun (Phase 2) for extended periods, a
growing medium such as moist soil can be
helpful in minimizing the risk of drying
tender roots in hot areas. If you intend to
place the trays (once removed from the
EasyGreen ) in an area where the sun hits the
crop for a prolonged time, it is best to
protect the roots from the direct sunlight. In
such seeding the tray with soil may be
advantageous.
A medium like peat moss is neutral and can
be used to protect the moisture around the
roots instead of soil. Plan in advance, and You may also germinate vegetables, herbs,
decide whether you wish to use a medium annuals and perennials or your favorite
on your trays of wheatgrass. The tray or flowers.
cartridge of the EasyGreen can be filled with
1/4 to 1/2 soil or other neutral mediums.
Sprinkle one or two full layers of seeds on top Click HERE to purchase our wide variety
of the layer of soil, press them slightly by hand of non-gmo organic seeds.
into the soil, moisten well with a hand
mister to kick-start the seeds, and insert
the tray into the growing compartment of
the EasyGreen . You may still experiment with
solutions as explained under the About
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WARNINGS
Read All Instructions Before Using the EasyGreen
1. Prior to use, always check the DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the
power cord for signs of damage. Check polarized plug. Overseas customers using
within the compartments to see that 220v/50Hz electric supply, please follow the
objects have not inadvertently been safety instructions in your country.
placed there that could be damaged by
water or that could interfere with the
operation of the EasyGreen and/or 1. While in use, place the EasyGreen
damage the Mist Generator. in an area where it is not accessible to
children and ensure that the power cord
2. The EasyGreen may not function positioned out of the way and out of
properly on an uneven surface. Always childrens reach.
place the EasyGreen on a firm, flat
surface. 2. The EasyGreen should always be
unplugged and emptied when not in
3. Do not place the EasyGreen near operation or while being serviced or
heat sources such as stoves, radiators cleaned.
and heaters.
3. Never tilt or attempt to move the
4. The following is not applicable to EasyGreen machine while it is operating.
countries outside the USA. This product is UNPLUG the EasyGreen and remove all
equipped with a polarized alternating the water from the water compartment
current line plug (a plug having one blade before moving.
wider than the other is). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is 4. The EasyGreen requires regular
a safety feature. NEVER connect the disinfecting and periodic cleaning in order
EasyGreen to any power source other to minimize the risk of contamination.
than a 120-volt, alternating current and Refer to the cleaning instructions provided
polarized outlet. The EasyGreen motor in this manual.
is CE approved. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try 5. When not in use, unplug the Mist
reversing the plug. If the plug should still Generator, empty the EasyGreen of
fail to fit, consult with an electrician. water, and bundle the power cord for safe
storage.
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