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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Poaceae
Native
Unknown; in cultivation a long time
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
About Cat Grass Seeds
Avena sativa
Do you want to keep your cats from eating potentially harmful houseplants, or coarse, outdoor grass that sticks to the back of their tongues and might contain pesticides? Because it's grown indoors, fibrous cat grass can be served fresh, year-round to assist your cat with digestion, and may help prevent furballs. Grass is ready for cats to eat when it is 2"-4" high; place near their water or food bowl for only a few minutes so that they don't binge. Feed for a few minutes at a time on a regular basis to get your kitty's tummy used to it, allowing absorption of all the nutrients. Great for dogs, too!
Planting Catnip
Days to Maturity
10–15 days
Plant Spacing
⅛"–¼, scatter densely
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
¼"–½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼"–½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | ⅛"–¼", scatter densely |
| Thinning | Not required. |
| Germination | 3–8 days |
| Start Indoors | Sow any time indoors in a low container big enough that a cat can't knock it over. Place in a bright location. Keep moist until seedlings emerge, and water whenever soil surface dries out. Successive Sowings: Every 2 weeks for a continuous supply. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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165 reviews
- Jennifer B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/31/26Good seeds!
I purchase these every year for my dogs. They always produce well.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/3/26Hey Jennifer,
We're so stoked to hear that our Cat Grass Seeds are a yearly go-to for you and that they always produce so well! It's awesome that you've found something that works great for your dogs year after year.
Keep on growing 🌻
- Jeffrey G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/31/26Tigger’s Favorite Seeds
Tigger is/has never been happy with store bought cat grass, not even the ones sold by growers at our local farmers market. And not the pre-packaged seed growers sold in pet stores; the growers sprout fine but he won’t eat them or very enthusiastically.
He loves the ones we purchase/d from Botanical. Don’t know why, but they grow xlnt and he loves them. Thanks! Thank goodness!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/3/26Hey Jeffrey,
We're so happy to hear that Tigger loves our Cat Grass Seeds! It sounds like he's pretty picky about his grass, and we're thrilled that ours are a hit with him.
Thanks so much for sharing, and we're glad we have the perfect grass for Tigger! Give him a little good kitty pat on the head from us! We love our pets around here!
Keep on growing 🌻
- Donna M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/9/26Cat grass seeds
My cat love it they come running when they see the cat grass
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests10/9/26Hey Donna,
We're so happy to hear that your cats love the cat grass seeds! That's awesome that they come running when they see it. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your experience! Keep on growing 🌻
- Linda M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/22/26Chip loves it! 😻
Chip loves her fresh grown grass every morning ☀️
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/24/26Hey Linda,
We're so happy to hear that Chip loves her fresh grown Cat Grass Seeds every morning! That's awesome that she's enjoying them so much. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- GardenMamaRated 2 out of 5 stars9/13/26Grew Fast, but Cat not interested at all!
My daughter and I worked hard to get these seeds and plant them. They did grow faster than expected. We were so excited to give to our cat for the first time, and he was not interested at all! He wanted nothing to do with the grass. My young daughter was very disappointed, and it was her first time planting something.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests9/14/26Hey GardenMama,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We really appreciate you and your daughter putting in the effort to grow these seeds, and we're so glad to hear they grew faster than expected! We're sorry to hear that your cat wasn't interested in the grass though - we know how disappointing that must have been, especially since this was your daughter's first planting project. We've reached out to you via email to see how we can help make this right. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're grateful for you giving our product a try. Keep on growing 🌻