Things You'll Need:
- A planting pot, 6" or so in diameter
- A drainage plate or saucer
- A small rock
- Potting soil
- Oat seeds (whole, not cracked)
- Water
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Step 1
Put a small rock in the drain hole of the pot, to prevent the dirt from filtering through when you water the oats. Put enough soil in your pot to take it to 1-1/2 inches from the top of the pot.
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Step 2
Tamp it down lightly with your fingers. Add more soil if necessary.
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Step 3
Add some water and let it drain through.
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Step 4
Sprinkle a handful of oats on top. They should almost cover the surface of the soil.
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Step 5
Add about 1/4" of potting soil over the oat seeds.
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Step 6
Water again and let drain.
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Step 7
Put the pot(s) in a warm, sunny location, with the drainage saucer underneath.
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Step 8
Keep the soil moist until the seeds sprout. Do not overwater, however. The soil should be moist to the touch, not soggy or wet.
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Step 9
If your house is dry, you might want to loosely cover the pot with clear plastic wrap to keep the seeds moist. Once they sprout, you must take the plastic off the pot.
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Step 10
Oats consume a lot of water. Check them daily to see if they need more; if the soil feels dry, add water. Do not overwater, however.
