How to Grow Grass Indoors

Growing grass indoors is a great way to welcome spring into your home. In addition, growing grass is a simple thing you can do with your children that they will really enjoy. Not only is it fun to plant the grass seeds, but it's even more fun to trim the grass once it's grown. Plant several pots for your children and an elegant tray for yourself to use as a centerpiece on your Easter table. Read on to find out how.

Things You'll Need

• Grass seed (fescue or rye works well indoors)
• Container of your choice (anything that has drain holes will work)
• Gravel or pebbles
• Seed-starting potting soil
• Mulch, if the soil does not have some already added
• Coffee filters
• Spray bottle

Instructions

1. Place a fine layer of gravel or pebbles on the bottom of your container. This will help the water drain.

2. Mix the soil with mulch, if the soil does not have mulch added to it already. Fill the container up to about an inch from the top.

3. Sprinkle the surface of the soil with the grass seeds. Cover the surface almost completely with the seeds, and do not force them into the soil.

4. Dampen some coffee filters, and place them gently over the seeds. Then, put the container in a sunny, warm location.

5. Replace the coffee filters when they dry out, and mist the soil with a spray bottle to keep it moist. Once the seeds sprout (about four days), remove the coffee filters and discard them. Continue to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Tips & Warnings

• Your grass should be ready to trim in about 10 days.

• Make sure the seeds get a lot of warm sun. Placing them on a sunny windowsill is best.

Resources

• More About Growing Grass Indoors.