You don't want to plant your cat grass in soil for fear of choosing the wrong substrate. This article shows you alternatives.
Some grass varieties also thrive in water
Cat grass without soil
Usually, cat grass is planted in a pot with soil. In this form you get the plant from the trade. At home, it is possible to remove the weed from the ground and place it in a bowl of water. However, this is only a temporary solution. The method is not suitable for cultivation. You should then feed the grass quickly.
Pay attention to the variety
You get cat grass
- as sweet grass
- as sour grass
Each variety has different storage requirements. Cyprus grass, which belongs to the sour grasses, tolerates waterlogging well. It is suitable for the above method. It is different with room bamboo. It should only be kept moist. Better put it in a mixture of sand and clay granules.
Disadvantages of Earth
Potting soil is often enriched with nutrients. The cat grass absorbs these, so the animals quickly suffer from an overdose as a result.