>From: Suzie-Q sme617x@earthlink.net
>Most importantly I want something that will be safe for
>the kitties.
>
>Any suggestions.
I grow wheat grass for my cats. I buy whole grain wheat by Arrowhead Mills
available at most any healthy food store. It looks like rice in a bag. The
key to growing it is to soak the dirt in water first. I put some dirt in a
bowl, run a trickle of water on it until it's very very wet. Then let stand 5
minutes, and then drain off the excess water. Get a shallow container (I use
those clear plastic things you put underneath a potted plant. I punch some
holes in it for drainage. Then put about an inch and half of the wet dirt.
Then put a couple tablespoons of the wheat grains on top, then cover with just
enough of the potting soil to cover the wheat grains (about 1/4 inch or so).
Put this in another dish for drainage. It should start sprouting in about 3 or
4 days. Once it starts sprouting, water it well. That's all there is to it.
Should last a couple weeks. I find putting it in the fridge at night helps it
last longer. I've been giving this to my cats for 4 years now and they love
it.
Lauren
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