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Timothy grass is a perfect food for tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, and mice, amongst others.

 

Many herbivores must have grass or hay as the bulk of their diet and Timothy is one of the most nutritious and high fibre grasses available. So if you want a ready supply of Timothy grass, why not grow your own?

 

Phleum pratense is a large-leaved variety of Timothy Grass which provides a good balance of fresh greenery and fibre. It is also a cold tolerant grass which will often remain greener and produce more growth through winter and early spring than other grasses.

 

Our 50g packets provide enough seeds to sow in a standard-sized outdoor planter/bucket, or a small trough, and you can plant several buckets or forage trays and rotate them so your pets will have a regular supply. Plus, rotating them also means that the grass can recover from the effects of your pets munching and digging!

 

Of course, planting in buckets or troughs is ideal if you don’t have a garden, and only have a small yard or balcony. But if you are fortunate to have a garden, you don’t even have to use planters. You can dedicate a small area of your flowerbed for your Timothy grass, or even simply sprinkle the seeds into your established lawn to add Timothy grass to the rye and other grasses most common in lawns. These two options are the easiest as nature will take care of them while you sit back and enjoy the garden!

 

If you want it to flower, then do allow your Timothy grass to grow to full height, which can be up to a metre tall! It will flower during the summer months, producing those recognisable ‘cat’s tail’ long seed heads. So if you're wanting a fresh supply of flowering Timothy grass from your garden throughout the summer, you can also stagger your planting so that each planter/bucket matures at a different time.

 

The best time to sow is from late February until the end of August, although you can sow your seeds at any time of the year. But do bear in mind that seeds which are sown when it is late in the growing season (April to end-August) will take longer to establish, and certainly won’t flower until the following summer.

 

Instructions

  • Ideal sowing season: Feb – late August
  • Soil: Non-preferential – it will grow happily in sandy or clay-rich soil
  • Position: Sun – partial shade
  • Germination: 7-14 days
  • Watering: Often, especially during dry spells. As it is shallow-rooted, never allow it dry out
  • Flowers: June – August
  • Harvest: Flowers begin to develop 30 – 60 days from sowing
  • Height: up to 1m (100cm) when in full flower

 

We have also made a tutorial video on YouTube which guides you through the best methods for sowing your seeds. youtube.com/watch?v=GzRyyPxcOqw  Do watch, like and subscribe!!

 

Storage instructions

If you don't plan to use this product immediately, please store in a cool dry place. 

Grow Your Own Timothy Grass 50g Pack of Seeds

SKU: NG-seeds-tim-hay-50g
£2.95Price
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