In this instalment of The Cat Guide we're talking grass, from the different types available, to the health benefits and how to grow your own. The Catit Senses 2.0 Grass Planter lets you grow your own source of cat grass in a matter of days. The flat and stable design of this cat accessory means it doesn’t tip or spill and the mesh cover means that there is no chance of your cat digging out the plants. The depth of the container is just right for growing cat grass and the drainage holes prevent over-watering and root rot. The flat, stable base also helps to control the water level and the rubber mat keeps the grass planter safely in place. You want to make sure you give the seeds enough water for proper germination, but you don’t want to overwater them either. I just poured enough water on top to get the soil wet, but not leave standing puddles behind.

Oat grass is high in protein, soluble fiber, and contains iron, zinc, B vitamins, and manganese. Wheatgrass has potassium, fiber, Vitamin A, C, K, and B6. They’re also great ways to help calm your cat’s tummy and help with their digestion. Taste - While it doesn't seem very appetising to us, your cat may love the taste (and more importantly, texture) of a little roughage in their diet. As well as being a tasty treat for your cat, cat grass has a number of health benefits. It is full of nutrients and vitamins including vitamins A and D. It’s been said that there are all sorts of different pluses to having an indoor pet rather than an outdoor one. For organic cat grass growing kit, organic homemade greens in a pet’s diet, that’s especially true. After reading through some articles, I kind of felt like I made all types of mistakes. I was convinced that I used the wrong soil and the wrong containers, and I watered it too much!Cat grass that is grown exclusively indoors may only last for one week due to weak sunlight. Our pots last up to three weeks in the catio with regular watering. But I always plant a new crop of cat grass every two weeks so that there is always a fresh supply of on hand for the cats to nibble. If the cats have not ‘mowed the lawn’ down you can do this yourself by giving it a little ‘haircut’ with a pair of scissors to encourage it to keep growing. But eventually, it will die off so it’s best to just start afresh! When your cat grass is looking a little ratty just give it a haircut. Bottom left is the same pot with regrowth ten days after being trimmed. Bottom right: Scout enjoying a fresh crop of cat grass for indoors. Enriched cat and healthy you! Grow Kitty Grass indoors anywhere you want company – at the office, in your dorm room, at home…makes a great gift too! Kitty Grass is so cute even people who are not cat lovers will want it. After the seeds sprout, you can use less water. How often you need to water the plant depends on the environment within your home, so keep an eye on it and keep the soil damp. Typically it will only need it about 2-3 times per week. You may cover the seeds with a thin layer of extra soil, about 1/4″ but I find this is not necessary. In fact, I have done both to experiment to see which would grow faster, covered or uncovered, and this does not make a difference.

Some of the grasses mentioned above are oat grass and wheatgrass. We like and use both for our indoor cat salad bar and the catio garden. These hard red wheat seeds yield a lush crop. If you’re planning on growing lots of cat grass for the cats (like I do) and/or growing wheatgrass for yourself too, you may want to go with larger bags of wheat grass seeds. If you’re in a multicat household, you may notice there is always a cat or two with a different preference and taste. Some of my cats will bypass the wheatgrass in favor of the ‘sweetness’ from the oat grass platter. So it’s worth trying out some oat grass seeds too. Or try a blend of wheat, barley, oats, and rye seed mix for a truly mixed platter at the salad bar! 😺 Before we get to the tutorial, let’s discuss a bit more about what cat grasses are and the benefits of growing them for your cats. What is cat grass, exactly? Excuse the little hands, my daughter wanted to help Step 1: Soak seeds anywhere between 6-8 hours (optional)The indoor grass growing kit is an indoor garden used for indoor houseplants, succulents, herbs, and spices. The indoor grass growing kit has everything you need to start your indoor garden except water and sunlight. This sustainable indoor accessory takes up minimal space, so you can grow indoor plants wherever there’s a bit of available light. When your indoor plant matures, it will take about ten days to two weeks for the roots to reach full length.