Name: Tabby cat grass ( Hordeum vulgare variegata )
Brand: Norseco
SKU: 60-9820-010
Price: 5.09 CAD
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Photo d'Orge pour chat 'Tabby'. La couleur caractéristique est : feuillage vert. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l'identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Non-organic seeds, Treated seeds, coated seeds Poaceae

Ornamental flowers seeds

Norseco

From seed to harvest

Common nameTabby cat grass

FamilyPoaceae

GenusHordeum

Speciesvulgare variegata

CultivarTabby / Variegata

TypeNon-organic seeds, Treated seeds, coated seeds

Botanical nameHordeum vulgare variegata

Quantity per packetApproximately 200 bare seeds per packet

Tabby cat grass (Hordeum vulgare variegata) Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants. Edible for human too, it can be freshly juiced or dried to use as a powder. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant.

For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation. A suitable mulch can help stabilize moisture, reduce soil splash, and limit competition from weeds around established plants.

Growth is worth checking after major changes in temperature, light exposure, rainfall, or watering frequency. You can keep the labelled packet until harvest or flowering so the variety details remain easy to consult. Measured care based on the plant’s condition generally supports better balance than unnecessary routine treatments. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth.

Light and life cycle

In the garden

Exposure: Sun
Life cycle: Annual

Sowing and germination

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

Cover lightly with approximately 5 to 7 mm of potting mix

Spacing / density

Sow thickly, with seed nearly touching, in a shallow container

Germination temperature

18 to 21°C

Germination time

7 to 10 days

Sowing period

Year-round indoors; for outdoor ornament, 3 to 4 weeks before final frost

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

For best results with Tabby cat grass, follow the confirmed sowing information and observe growth at each stage. Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants. Edible for human too, it can be freshly juiced or dried to use as a powder. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation. A suitable mulch can help stabilize moisture, reduce soil splash, and limit competition from weeds around established plants.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Moisture

Even moisture with excellent ventilation to prevent mould

Care level

Very easy with moisture and mould monitoring

Watering

For Tabby Cat Grass, it is recommended to check the soil moisture before watering and adjust the frequency to the weather. Regular watering regularly promotes maintaining slight humidity, and place the plant in a sunny or partially shaded spot. Green spikes turning straw-colored at maturity; cultivation primarily appreciated for its foliage. Regular humidity with excellent ventilation to prevent mold.

Soil type

This variety prefers soil or substrate that meets the drainage and texture requirements published for Tabby Cat Barley. Fertilization for Tabby Cat Barley can remain moderate and be adjusted according to soil fertility and observed vigor. For Tabby Cat Barley, it is recommended to check soil moisture before watering and to adapt the frequency to the weather.

Seasonal care

Seasonal care for Tabby cat grass relies on regular observation, measured intervention, and respect for its growth cycle. Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants. Edible for human too, it can be freshly juiced or dried to use as a powder. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation. A suitable mulch can help stabilize moisture, reduce soil splash, and limit competition from weeds around established plants. Growth is worth checking after major changes in temperature, light exposure, rainfall, or watering frequency.

Growing in containers

Container growing

Recommended pot size

Pot or tray 10 to 15 cm wide and at least 5 to 8 cm deep

Tabby cat grass can be considered for a container when volume, drainage, and light match the expected growth. Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants. Edible for human too, it can be freshly juiced or dried to use as a powder. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation. A suitable mulch can help stabilize moisture, reduce soil splash, and limit competition from weeds around established plants.

Growth and harvest

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

3.9 to 5.9 inches (10 to 15 cm)

Foliage color

Green striped with creamy white

Foliage type

Variegated linear grass foliage

Growth rate

Very fast

Growth habit

Upright, dense, grass-like tuft

Edible parts

Jeune feuillage, pour jus frais ou poudre après séchage selon W.H. Perron

Days to maturity

3 to 4 weeks according to W.H. Perron; harvest at approximately 10 to 15 cm

Harvest

Jeune feuillage, lorsque la touffe atteint la hauteur souhaitée

Garden companions

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants.

Garden use

In your garden, Tabby cat grass is best positioned according to its habit, dimensions, and confirmed use. Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants. Edible for human too, it can be freshly juiced or dried to use as a powder. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation. A suitable mulch can help stabilize moisture, reduce soil splash, and limit competition from weeds around established plants.

Recipe and storage

Recipe idea

From garden to table

Pour deux petites portions de boisson fraîche, préparez 15 g de jeunes brins d'orge 'Tabby' récoltés sur une culture alimentaire propre, 150 g de pomme épépinée, 100 g de concombre, 150 ml d'eau potable froide et 10 ml de jus de citron. Ces quantités concernent le feuillage récolté, sans utiliser les graines du sachet. Lavez vos mains et nettoyez le matériel. Rincez soigneusement les brins, la pomme et le concombre sous l'eau potable courante, puis retirez les parties abîmées. Coupez les brins en petits tronçons et détaillez les autres ingrédients en morceaux. Versez le tout dans un mélangeur avec l'eau et le citron, puis mixez jusqu'à obtenir une préparation homogène. Passez-la dans une passoire fine si vous souhaitez retirer les fibres, puis répartissez dans deux verres. Servez aussitôt. Si une portion doit être gardée, versez-la immédiatement dans un récipient propre et fermé au réfrigérateur à 4 °C (39,2 °F) ou moins, puis consommez-la le jour même. Jetez une préparation restée plus de deux heures à température ambiante. Réservez cette recette à une récolte destinée à l'alimentation humaine, distincte du pot accessible au chat.

Frequently asked questions

When should Tabby cat grass be sown?

Sowing time for Tabby cat grass depends on the confirmed packet information, the last frost date, and your region. Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants.

Which light exposure suits Tabby cat grass?

Light exposure for Tabby cat grass should follow the published variety information and the light actually available in your garden. Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants.

How should Tabby cat grass be watered?

Before watering Tabby cat grass, check the growing medium and foliage so frequency reflects current conditions. Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants.

Can Tabby cat grass be grown in a container?

Tabby cat grass can be grown in a container when the pot provides effective drainage and enough volume for expected growth. Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants.

When can you enjoy the harvest or flowering of Tabby cat grass?

Tabby cat grass is enjoyed during the flowering or decorative development period indicated for this variety. Tabby cat grass is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 200 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Tabby Not just an outstanding seasonal ornamental or accent plant, variegated cat grass provides vitamins and fibre for your cat’s diet and keeps them from chewing on your prized houseplants.