Looking for activities to do while spending time inside? Why not take up growing cat grass for your fur baby!
Planting
To grow the cat grass indoors, fill the pot with soil about two inches from the top, then scatter some seeds on top of the soil and put a thin layer of soil over it to about ¼ inch.
Germination and growing cat grass
Take a sprayer and spritz the soil until moist. Remember to do this gently or else the seeds will be dispersed. Once the soil is evenly moist, cover the container with a plastic wrap, allow some perforations for air flow. Set the container aside in a cool and dark place to help the seeds germinate
In two to three days, you’ll be able to see the tiny sprouts emerging. While ensuring the soil is moist, remove the plastic wrap carefully and place the pot in a place where your germinating sprouts can receive some indirect sunlight; a windowsill is perfect for this.
Continue to wait until about 10 to 12 days, until the grass gets to three to five- inches high.
Additional tips:
Before sprouting, keep the seeds evenly moist but don’t soak them. After sprouting, reduce watering to keep the soil slightly moist only.
Keeping it in a naturally well-lit place will make it grow well with regular watering. You can also use grow lights.
Don’t overwater!
As soon as the grass begins to turn colour or wilt, renew the planting again.
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