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How To Grow Indoor Grass For Cats + DIY Grass Planter
Summer may be coming to a close here in Virginia but you wouldn’t know it by the flurry of activity in my backyard. My roses are blooming, my lavender is thriving, the hummingbirds are drinking the nectar, the butterflies are visiting, and the birds are trying to eat me out of house and home.
In the past week, I’ve seen cardinals, red finches, sparrows, mockingbirds, a woodpecker, a bluejay, and a warbler.
The problem?
They were fighting over the one suet basket I had out.
In order to maintain some order in the chaos, I decided to:
a) get a second suet feeder and
b) restock my suet supplies.
I headed to my local Tractor Supply Co. where I planned to run in and out with only what I needed. Of course, that didn’t happen. I have a penchant for stopping to look at what’s new, what’s on sale, and what can I find to use for a DIY project.
When I spotted this green tractor suet feeder, I knew I (well, the birds ?) had to have it.
After I stocked up on suet cakes, I spent a whole lot of time in the clearance section and hanging out with the baby chicks. Aren’t they adorable??
I planned on buying some succulents for my windowsills but I couldn’t find any. The clerk told me that they were already sold out and they wouldn’t be getting any more since it was late in the season.
Darn it.
I headed to the seed display where I debated buying more lavender seeds but an idea hit me when I spotted these:
Chia seeds!
Bandit and Titan will get treated to delicious indoor cat grass and I’ll get to make them an indoor glass planter.
I grabbed a galvanized hog bucket, chia seeds, and organic potting soil and added them to my shopping cart. Then it hit me, “Cats cannot live on grass alone. I better grab cat food and litter while I’m here.”
The Cats
As Bandit gets older, she likes variety less and less so I grabbed one of her favorites=>Purina® Friskies Surfin’ & Turfin’ Favorites Wet Cat Food Variety Pack (32 cans). Yep, 32 cans. We go big in this household.
Bandit loves the smooth poultry and seafood paté texture and I love knowing that each can provides 100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats.
Side note: If you’re wondering where Titan the cat came from, and when we adopted him, you can find out here.
Since I wasn’t sure about Titan’s cat litter preferences, I stuck with the one that Bandit prefers=>
Purina® Tidy Cats® Free & Clean™ with TidyLock® Protection Clumping Litter, 20-lb. jug.
A few of the benefits:
Unscented formula (made without fragrances and dyes)
Activated charcoal absorbs odors
Odor control
99.9% dust-free formula
Forms strong, tight clumps for easy scooping
We have a saying in this house, “litter comes in and litter goes out.” And that’s why the jug (pictured above) is nearly empty. Let’s just say that we have two highly-trafficked litter boxes.
That require lots of scooping.
Bandit blames the new guy for this but Titan swears he doesn’t know what she’s talking about. ?
Anyway, now that the food and litter situation is taken care of, it’s time to get my DIY on.
How To Grow Indoor Grass For Cats + DIY Grass Planter
Materials Used:
Galvanized Hog Bucket
Organic Chia Seeds
Burpee Seed Starting Mix
four 4 to 6-inch wood furniture legs
super glue
spray bottle with water
tape measure
Directions:
Wash the hog bucket with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Turn the bucket over and measure where you’ll be placing the legs. I kept my legs about 1/2 inch away from the edge (shown below) and equally spaced the four out.
Tip: You can also place the legs in what would be the 3:00, 6:00, 9:00, and 12:00 positions on a clock face.
Once you’ve determined where you’ll be placing the furniture legs, superglue each leg to the hog bucket/planter. Apply pressure until the glue sets (usually 15-20 seconds) so the legs don’t slide around.
Optional: apply felt pads to the bottom of each furniture leg.
Let the planter (hog bucket) dry overnight.
Add 1/2 to 1 inch of seed starting mix (soil) to the planter.
Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly on top of the soil. Do not cover.
Next, saturate the seeds with water from a spray bottle. When you’re done, place the planter in a well-lit area away from prying cats and kids.
Moisten the seeds daily.
You should start to see growth around the third day.
Around day fourteen, the chia grass should be ready for your cats dining pleasure.
The best part? The grass planter is sturdy and reusable.
Conclusion
Thanks to Tractor Supply Co., and Purina®, I’m happy, the cats are happy, and the birds are freaking ecstatic.
Do you have a Tractor Supply Co., store near you? What’s your favorite item to stock up on while you’re there?
Feel free to pin this project so you can find it later!
on Cat Grass: What It Is, How To Grow It, And More
Even though cats are carnivores, many cats like to nibble on plants or grass. However, eating grass and plant material isn’t always good for cats.
Some houseplants and flowers are toxic to cats, and grass from your lawn can contain dangerous fertilizers, pesticides and weed killer. Luckily, there’s a safe alternative: cat grass.
What Is Cat Grass?
Cat grass, sometimes called kitty grass, is a special cat-safe grass intended to be used as a treat or snack for your indoor cat. Cat grass can be purchased already grown, or you can buy kits with trays or bags of seeds for you to water and sprout yourself right in the container.
The term “cat grass” describes not one specific type of grass, but a variety of grasses that are safe and nutritious for cats.
Some popular varieties include wheatgrass, oat grass, rye grass, barley grass, alfalfa grass, and flax grass.
Cat grass is not the same as catnip (Nepeta cataria), which is an herb in the mint family that cats find intoxicating.
Read More: Catnip: What Is It and Why Do Cats Love It?
Where To Buy Cat Grass?
You can find cat grass in more places than you might think.
Most pet-supply stores sell already-sprouted grass, as do many veterinary hospitals, grocery stores, hardware stores, and nurseries. You can also purchase kits to grow the grass at home.
Cat grass kits are available from online retailers like Amazon, Chewy and Petco, and come with everything you need to grow cat grass, including a container (tray, bag or box), soil, and seeds. All you need to add is water and sunlight.
How To Grow Cat Grass?
If you’re looking for simplicity, purchase a tray of cat grass that’s already grown at your local pet store. If you can’t find grown cat grass, buy a cat grass kit and follow the instructions on the package.
The directions may vary somewhat depending on the kit you buy.
Start By Dampening The Grass
To grow cat grass, you usually start by dampening the seeds with water and wait for them to sprout, which can take anywhere from a few days to a week.
Lightly Water Daily
Lightly water your sprouted cat grass daily. You want to keep the soil moist but not wet. Watering with a spray bottle can ensure you don’t use too much water. Place the cat grass in a warm spot in your house that gets indirect sun.
Avoid Direct Sunlight
Avoid placing cat grass in direct sunlight, which can burn the grass.
Let It Grow
Don’t let your cat eat the cat grass until it grows tall enough (about 4 to 6 inches high). It will take about one to two weeks for the cat grass to be ready for your cat to nibble.
Make Your Own Cat Grass Garden
Cat owners who have green thumbs may enjoy growing DIY cat grass at home without purchasing a specific cat grass product.
Start With Seeds
Simply buy cat grass seeds of any cat-safe grass (wheat, oat, rye, barley, alfalfa or flax), fill a container with potting soil, place the seeds on top and water lightly.
Choose Your Location
Make sure the container you choose is deep enough to allow the roots to grow and has holes for good drainage. Place the container in indirect sun and water lightly with a spray bottle every day until you see the seeds sprouting.
Wait Patiently
Your cat can enjoy the cat grass once it is 4 to 6 inches high.
You can grow one type of cat grass or mix cat grass seeds together to grow a variety. You might even try growing different types of cat grass in different containers to see which type of cat grass your kitty likes best.
Stagger the planting of your different grasses so you always have fresh cat grass ready for kitty to enjoy!
Keeping Your Cat Grass Healthy
The most important part of taking care of cat grass is making sure it doesn’t become moldy. Avoid overwatering the grass. Too much moisture is the main reason cat grass might begin to grow mold.
Inspect the cat grass daily for mold, and throw it away at the first sign of mold. Healthy, well-maintained cat grass lasts anywhere from one to three weeks. If the tips of the grass dry out and yellow a little, simply trim about 1 inch off the top of the grass.
Once the grass begins to wilt or turn yellow all over, it’s time to toss it. Always throw out any cat grass that develops mold.
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