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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / October 2004Growing wheat grass questions
I bought some wheat grass seeds(wheat grass berries they call them) and some 4" clay pots. How many seeds can you put in a pot and how deep do you plant them? How long will unused seeds stay good in the refrig. I've probably got enough seeds to last quite a few years. Any tips appreciated, Thanks.  SignaturePaul O. Absolutely clueless when it comes to cats Learning more every day, but still clueless oplholik@hotmail.com I can't tell you about wheat seeds but oat seeds will keep a long time. I bought a 50 pound bag and keep them in a plastic container in the basement which stays about 65 degrees. I use a pot about 6 inches deep. I put 4 or 5 inches of lawn soil (NOT potting soil) in the pot, then add about 5 ounces of water. Then I sprinkle a liberal amount of seeds on top followed by enough soil to cover the seeds. This is followed by spraying water on top. I place the pot on a window sill and twice a day I spray more water and rotate the pot 90 degrees. When the grass reaches a height of 6 inches I put it down for the cats. This takes about a week. ---MIKE--- >I can't tell you about wheat seeds but oat seeds will keep a long time. > I bought a 50 pound bag and keep them in a plastic container in the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > ---MIKE--- Thanks Mike. I bought 4 clay pots and have a couple pots of grass that I bought to see if he would like it, and figured to leave each pot in for the kitty, for say, 24 hrs. then rotate to another pot leaving each pot to grow and recoup for about 4-6 days. SignaturePaul O. Absolutely clueless when it comes to cats Learning more every day, but still clueless oplholik@hotmail.com >From: twinmountain@webtv.net (---MIKE---) > When the grass >reaches a height of 6 inches I put it down for the cats. This takes >about a week. You wait until it's 6 inches? Mine starting chomping on it at about 1.5 inches. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm >I can't tell you about wheat seeds but oat seeds will keep a long time. > I bought a 50 pound bag and keep them in a plastic container in the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > ---MIKE--- What is the problem with potting soil? Is this just your preference, or is there some other significance? MaryL I had very poor luck with potting soil. The grass wouldn't grow properly. Miracle Grow worked well but is expensive. Lawn soil is formulated to grow grass and does an excellent job. At $4.00 for a 40 pound bag it is cheap also. ---MIKE--- |
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