Growing ryegrass is actually very easy to do.
What Kind Of Seeds Do You Use For Easter Grass?
As Odom notes, ryegrass is a good choice for Easter grass.
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Ryegrass germinates and grows quickly, creating a bright green, lush bed for your Easter eggs.
It’s also easy to find at hardware stores and garden centers.
Wheat grass also germinates quickly and can be grown in much the same way.
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How Long Does Easter Grass Take To Grow?
Easter grass grows quickly.
Sprouts will appear about three days after planting seeds.
Grass will reach a height suitable for an Easter basket within 7 to 10 days after planting.
It’s best to plant Easter grass seven days to two weeks before Easter.
She mixes and matches all sorts of bottles and jugs in different sizes.
Use something waterproof without drainage holes, like a milk or soda jug with the top cut off.
To keep things simple, choose a container that fits perfectly in the bottom of your Easter basket.
Sprinkle the ryegrass seeds over top of the soil in an even layer.
Cover as much of the soil as possible, trying not to overlap too much.
Step 3: Water Well And Keep Moist
Fill a watering can or jug with water.
Water your pots generously.
As Odom mentions, you really want your containers to be soaking wet.
Under optimal conditions, it will sprout in two or three days.
Keep watering as needed to keep the soil lightly moist.
Once your grass is finally grown, tuck the containers inside your favoriteEaster baskets.
Nestle dyed eggs, sweet treats, or fun holiday knick-knacks in the baskets.
