Photo de 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

Tabby cat grass

Hordeum vulgare variegata

Product code : 60-9820-010

Tabby cat grass has confirmed characteristics that help you plan its placement and cultivation. 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.
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Quantity
Approximately 200 bare seeds per packet
Exposure
Bright light to sun; avoid scorching sun behind glass
Life cycle
Annual

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Common nameTabby cat grass
FamilyPoaceae
GenusHordeum
Speciesvulgare variegata
CultivarTabby / Variegata
TypeNon-organic seeds, Treated seeds, coated seeds
Botanical nameHordeum vulgare variegata

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.

Photo de 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.

Sowing guide

It all startswith a seed.

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

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral, approximately 6.0 to 7.0

Minimum temperature

Frost tender; food crop generally grown indoors

Care level

Very easy with moisture and mould monitoring

Watering

For Tabby cat grass, check soil moisture before watering and adjust frequency to weather and observed 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.

Soil type

This variety prefers soil or growing medium that follows the drainage and texture information published for Tabby cat grass. 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.

Fertilization

Fertilization for Tabby cat grass can remain moderate and be adjusted to soil fertility and observed vigour. 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.

Moisture

Even moisture with excellent ventilation to prevent mould

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.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

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.
Photo de 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.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

3.9 to 5.9 inches (10 to 15 cm)

Width / spread

Depending on the container, form a dense, uniform seedling

Flower color

Green to straw-coloured spikes at maturity; crop valued mainly for foliage

Foliage color

Green striped with creamy white

Foliage type

Variegated linear grass foliage

Growth rate

Very fast

Growth habit

Upright, dense, grass-like tuft

Fragrance

Fresh cut-grass aroma

Bloom period

Flowering of Tabby cat grass can be appreciated according to the timing, colour, and garden role described 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.

Days to maturity

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

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

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.

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