Cat Grass Seedling Tray

For best results with Cat , grow one rooted plug per 4-inch container or three to five per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5 and EC of 0.5-2.0 mS/cm. Provide light feed (100-200 ppm N) with a balanced fertilizer. The ideal temperature is between 60-75 degrees, not dropping below 50 or rising above 85. Watch for leaf spot, aphids, slugs, and spider mites.

This plant is grown for its foliage and edible grain.

This plant doesn't require pinching.

Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.

We don't recommend using PGRs on any edible plants.

Scout for aphids, slugs, and spider mites as part of your commercial greenhouse's Integrated Pest Management plan.

Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that cause damage by sucking sap from plant tissue. They reproduce quickly and are particularly attracted to young growth. Curling and yellowed leaves, stunted growth, and stickiness on leaves are signs of an infestation. These insects also spread diseases and reproduce rapidly. Use biological controls or horticultural oils to discourage and kill aphids.

Slugs and snails eat foliage in the garden or greenhouse. In the greenhouse, prevent damage by keeping snails and slugs away from plants with copper tape, bait, or natural predators. Although it's laborious, picking these pests off plants is effective. They most enjoy moist, dark areas, so keep the area around plants clean and free of debris and implement proper watering practices that allow the soil to dry between waterings and don't allow standing water.

Spider Mites are tiny pests that cause stippling, yellowing, and webbing on foliage by feeding on plant sap. They flourish in warm, dry environments. Use correct water and fertilizing practices; over-fertilizing can attract spider mites. Proper humidity levels, predatory mites or ladybugs, and insecticidal soaps or oils may prevent or address a spider mite infestation.

This plant isn't prone to disease, but fungal leaf spot can occur with poor circulation or overhead irrigation. Always sanitize tools and surfaces and use sanitary growing media and containers. 

Fungal Leaf Spot is a fungus-borne disease that causes water-soaked yellow or brown lesions on foliage, leading to defoliation and death. Fungal infection spreads via insects, splashing water, and contaminated equipment. Humid conditions create an inviting environment. Practice sanitation and good hygiene, water at the base of each plant, and space plants for adequate circulation and light penetration. At the first signs of infection, remove the affected leaves and treat the remaining plants with a copper-based fungicide like hydroxide, sulfate, oxychloride, or octanoate. Use fungicides carefully according to the label's instructions, and be aware that applying copper-based fungicides at high rates or during hot, dry weather can lead to phytotoxicity.

We recommend growing one rooted plug per 4-inch container or three to five per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepots centered or evenly spaced in the containers.