The Grass Doctor

Has anyone grown cat grass?

I grew some cat grass from seed and it sprouted very quickly. About two weeks later it started turning brown and dying. Did I water it too much or not enough? Any recommendations are appreciated, I am going to grow it again.

Public Comments

1. I've tried to grow cat grass too. try putting it near the sun, and don't water it too much. If it was turning brown i dont think you were watering it enough because it seems like it dried up. i hope this helps and good luck!!!
2. well, I don't know because they have different types that come with different instructions: just make sure the kind you gets comes with specific instructions and then follow them exactly I guess (the kind I had told me how much water and how often-but it's been awhile so I don't remember, sorry)
3. Try growing it in a large container and keep it in a well lighted area. Good Luck.
4. Turning brown and dying sounds like not enough water. I, too, tried growing the cat grass that is sold and found it does not last that long. I started growing some winter rye grass in a shallow tub in the house. I just put soil and rye seed in a shallow dish pan, water it every 3rd day and keep it in bright light with a little direct sun each day. Cheaper than the "cat grass" and same nutrients for kitty.
5. I'm pretty sure it just dies quickly. on the package I got it said it would die within two weeks of becoming full grown.
6. It says right on the package that it lasts about 2 weeks.
7. The above poster is correct. The grass only last for a couple of weeks, and after that if not consuned by the cat, dies out.
8. mine has always died very quickly too. some kinds say they last a short time, and others give instructions that don't really work. i bought some from a pet store once that they said they water it every day but when i watered it every day it overflowed and still ended up dying. it seems like that's just the life span for the type of grass.