Harvesting Cat Grass Seeds for Continuous Supply

"Cat grass" is usually wheat, oat, rye, or barley grass. Harvesting seed from your own crop is easy and economical.

Seed Harvest Method

1. Allow some plants to mature fully (don't cut).
2. Wait for seed heads to turn golden-brown and dry on plant.
3. Cut entire heads, place in paper bag.
4. Hang in dry, airy spot. Shake bag weekly.
5. When seeds release, winnow (pour between bowls in breeze) to remove chaff.
6. Store in sealed jar, cool, dark. Viability: 1–2 years.

Extend Your Crop

• Cut grass 1/3 at a time (like mowing) for regrowth.
• Feed liquid seaweed/fish fertilizer (Seamix) after cutting.
• Cover with bird netting if outdoor cats visit.
• Succession sow every 2 weeks for continuous supply.

Best Varieties

Hard red wheat (fast, sweet), oat grass (broad blades), "Kitty Grass" mixes. Avoid rye if ergot risk in your area.

One packet of grain seed = months of cat grass for pennies.