A week ago I (and some of you) threw some grass seed into teacups. It was touch and go there for a couple of days but just when I thought I'd have to start over with an emergency wheat berry planting, the ryegrass revolted with an overnight uprising.
I planted my seed one week ago on Sunday. This photo was taken 5 days later on Friday morning, just 2 days after sprouting. By Sunday they'll probably need a mow. By Easter they'll be able to support the nutritional needs of a 1" tall horse.
And yes. You still have time to do something like this for Easter. This growth is after 5 days BUT my grass seed is from 2017 and it's germination rate is way slower than it would be with new seed.
If you want to try something like this read the instructions in this post and by Easter dinner you'll have a little lawn to put anywhere you want in the house.
I'm growing the grass in my seed starting station under lights but you can just put them in a windowsill and they'll do fine. Keep them on the sill to grow and when you want to "display" the grass, just put it wherever you want it and water it.
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New ryegrass seed will sprout in a day or two, not the 4 days it took my geriatric seed.
Next week I'll figure out a way to display the little teacup collection of grass and show you that.
TIPS
- Don't overwater - There's nowhere for the water to drain so pay attention.
- Cover up - Cover the seed with just a light dusting of soil or a layer of vermiculite (like I did) after planting.
- Trim your grass - Trimming helps make it look thicker and more lush. But if you like it to look more natural, don't trim it or make sure you don't trim in a straight line so it's shorter but maintains the uneven heights of naturally growing grass.
I'm currently preparing for a bit of a snowfall. Really the first significant snowfall of the year. I have wood to chop, a dog to walk, and a roast to ready. Have a good weekend, grow some grass.
Chris W.
So I looked these 2 cups up online and they said they were called Cream Soup bowls - as opposed to other soups? They didn't say. Anyway, I love them whatever they're for. I'm not all that computer savvy so I'm not sure these pictures were sent - hope so.
Hettie
I ordered Yupik organic rye from Amazon (using your Amazon access button, of course), and planted it with a dusting of perlite atop. It's sitting in the sun on my dining table. No action so far but I'm hoping it'll need a trim by next Saturday when the gang is congregating at my place for the annual Easter Feaster. :)
Janna Webber
I love everything about this post!!!💕
Laura Bee
I planted cat grass ( I think it's rye if I remember correctly) sprouted two days ago and this morning it's up! Despite the snow storm! Take that, third winter! It's going to replace the fake grass once it's a bit stronger.
Still haven't started my actual vegetable seeds...making Spanakopita instead this morning.
Karen
Once it starts to grow it grows quickly. I love your little lamb!! ~ karen
Cara
These are delightful. Using funky containers that have just been sitting idle will make this double fun. Will start mine today. Thanks. Good project.
Chris W.
I have several cups that have 2 handles on them and I read someplace that those were for drinking coffee in the UK. My grandparents lived in Kent, England but unfortunately they're gone now so I can't ask them. I do have many like the ones you're using and I love them. The grass in cups is the perfect Easter decor!
Margaret K
The two-handled cups are bouillon cups or bowls.
Chris W.
Thank you so much for clearing that up for me! And they really are pretty just like the tea cups.
Karen
I hate to add confusion now that things seem settled, but there are two handled cups and saucers as well. I forget how I know about them and for some reason I feel like they're meant for drinking a milky coffee. ~ karen!