Catnip - Barley

Catnip - Barley

Latin name: Hordeum vulgare L.

Barley cat grass is a fast-growing and nutritious grass that is ideal for cats to chew on. It helps promote digestion, reduce hairballs and provides extra fiber. Easy to grow indoors year-round in a pot or trough.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 10 g seeds
• Sowing time: All year round
• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Planting distance: Dense sowing
• Height: 10–20 cm
• Location: Indoors in a bright location, not in direct sun
• Soil type: Nutrient-poor, well-drained soil or grown directly on damp paper/cotton
• Watering: Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Cultivation tips:

• Germinates quickly, usually within 5–7 days.
• Can be harvested when the grass is about 10 cm high.
• Place in a cool and bright place for best growth.

Use: Let the cat chew directly on the grass or cut it up and serve it in the food bowl.

Barley cat grass is an easy-to-grow and healthy supplement that provides your cat with essential fiber and helps reduce hairballs.