Is this good wheat grass?

[lionrex]

I am looking to buy some wheat grass for my rabbit (and my cat, and the other pets i have) I am looking for a organic wheat grass seed that will be completely safe for them. Does anyone know a good place to get some for a good price? And is this good wheat grass?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheat-Grass-Cat-Grass-Seeds-Certified-USDA-Organic-Choose-Your-Amount-/150684874789?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item231584b825

Thanks,

 

[LakeCondo]

I just buy wheat berries at a health food store or you can get it online. The part I don't use for Honey I cook & eat myself.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

We occasionally buy it already grown at the grocery in small plastic pots. We can cut and feed, and keeping it watered we can get 3 or 4 harvests.

 

[lionrex]

Does this look safe to use though? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheat-Grass...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item231584b825

 

[LakeCondo]

Yes, if it's sealed in the original package.

 

[Samara]

I need to jump on this wheat grass bandwagon

 

[lionrex]

Well i have yet to buy any wheat grass (been busy) but now i am finaly going to get some :biggrin:I am looking at this http://www.wheatgrasskits.com/sprouting/wheat_berries_sprouting_seed.htmI think it was Fuzz16 that said this was a good site to buy from. Does anyone els buy there wheat grass from here?? Andwill 2.5 pounds of wheat grass seed be enough to grow two or three 12''x12'' pots?

Also does anyone know a safe potting soil to grow all of it in? Dont want my bunny playing in a flat of toxic dirt :rollseyes

Thanks,

 

[LakeCondo]

That looks like a good place to get it.

Just get unfertilized potting soil & you should be fine. If you're not sure it's been heat treated, you can do it yourself in the oven on low, I forget how long, I don't know how easy it is to find this time of year, but seed-starting mix would be a good option & already sterilized,

As far as the amount, I find each tray of whatever size can be used for about 6-8 weeks before replanting is necessary. And you might use a little more than 2 tablespoons wheat per square foot. 2 tablespoons is about an ounce, so a pound would plant about 14 square feet, if you did 2 square feet at once [probably plenty], that'd be 7 plantings or a year's worth & 2.5 lbs would last at least years.