39. Wheat Grass Planter

MATERIALS

Wheat Grass Seed OR Millet Seed
Clay Pot and Saucer (or other container of choice)
Potting Soil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill the container with potting soil, leaving a good amount of space at the top (at least three inches). As the grass grows, it will push up dirt. If you don’t leave enough space, dirt will fall out of the container onto your table top!
2. Put a layer of wheat grass seed on top of the soil. Use a generous amount in a single layer over the potting soil. Cover the seeds with a bit of potting soil. You don’t need too much soil, just enough to cover the seeds.
3. Repeat step 2, making a second layer of grass seed and soil.
4. Water well and keep the soil moist. Wheat grass will grow best in a bright room.

Tips & Techniqes

• Wheat grass grows very fast. In less than a week you’ll have about an inch of grass. Millet grows slower.
• Keep the soil moist but not wet. If you plant wheat grass in a container with no drainage (such as glass), we recommend misting the grass rather than watering.
• Depending on how much sun your arrangement gets, they will last from 5 to 10 weeks. Since they grow so quickly, just replant your pots and you’ll have new arrangements in no time.
• Cats love wheat grass! It aids their digestive systems and is often prescribed by veterinarians.
• Wheat grass is sold in health food stores for juicing.

Source: Craft Warehouse