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How to Grow Cat Grass Without Soil: Step-by-Step Guide

By Emma Stenhouse
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Many cat owners like to grow cat grass for their cats. It adds essential fiber to your cat’s diet, which can prevent the formation of hairballs and help your cat’s digestive system function at its best. The types of grasses that you’ll find vary depending on the brand you buy, but they’ll typically include barley, flax, oats, wheat, and rye.

You might like the sound of cat grass but be less keen on having pots of soil around the house that your cat can dig into, making a mess. The good news is that you can grow cat grass without any soil! You can use two methods to grow cat grass at home without soil, and we’ve outlined them in these step-by-step guides.

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How to Grow Cat Grass Without Soil

Using grow stones

Grow stones are made from natural clay and offer a suitable soil-free surface for your cat grass.

Materials:

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