Timothy grass is a perfect food for tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, and mice, amongst others.

Many herbivores must have grass or hay as the bulk of their diet and Timothy is one of the most nutritious and high fibre grasses available. So if you want a ready supply of Timothy grass, why not grow your own?

Phleum pratense is a large-leaved variety of Timothy Grass which provides a good balance of fresh greenery and fibre. It is also a cold tolerant grass which will often remain greener and produce more growth through winter and early spring than other grasses.

Our 50g packets provide enough seeds to sow in a standard-sized 30cm outdoor planter/bucket, or a small trough, and you can plant several buckets or forage trays and rotate them so your pets will have a regular supply. Plus, rotating them also means that the grass can recover from the effects of your pets munching and digging!

Of course, planting in buckets or troughs is ideal if you don’t have a garden, and only have a small yard or balcony. But if you are fortunate to have a garden, you don’t even have to use planters. You can dedicate a small area of your flowerbed for your Timothy grass, or even simply sprinkle the seeds into your established lawn to add Timothy grass to the rye and other grasses most common in lawns. These two options are the easiest as nature will take care of them while you sit back and enjoy the garden!

If you want it to flower, then do allow your Timothy grass to grow to full height, which can be up to a metre tall! It will flower during the summer months, producing those recognisable ‘cat’s tail’ long seed heads. So if you're wanting a fresh supply of flowering Timothy grass from your garden throughout the summer, you can also stagger your planting so that each planter/bucket matures at a different time.

The best time to sow is from late February until the end of August, although you can sow your seeds at any time of the year. But do bear in mind that seeds which are sown when it is late in the growing season (April to end-August) will take longer to establish, and certainly won’t flower until the following summer.

Instructions
Ideal sowing season: Feb – late August
Soil: Non-preferential – it will grow happily in sandy or clay-rich soil
Position: Sun – partial shade
Germination: 7-14 days
Watering: Often, especially during dry spells. As it is shallow-rooted, never allow it dry out
Flowers: June – August
Harvest: Flowers begin to develop 30 – 60 days from sowing
Height: up to 1m (100cm) when in full flower
 
We have also made a tutorial video on YouTube which guides you through the best methods for sowing your seeds. Search "How to grow Timothy Grass" into YouTube search, and you will find it!  Do watch, like and subscribe!!

Storage instructions
If you don't plan to use this product immediately, please store in a cool dry place.
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About Nature's Goodies:
We believe that our planet and every living creature on it is precious, and that organic, sustainable and responsible manufacturing is the key to achieving the best balance for us all.

For us, practising this ethos starts at home. We have numerous pets (fur babies and shell babies) and we try to only ever feed them organic species-appropriate food, and also try as best as possible to only provide them with natural healthy toys. But too much pet food and too many pet toys on the market are loaded with toxic chemicals. So we started making our own. 

And this is now why we produce a range of organic natural and healthy enrichment toys for our beloved pets, so that you too can give your beloved animals the very best.
In the near future we will also be adding a range of organic pet treats and also a range of natural biodegradable items for our gardens designed to enhance and encourage wildlife to thrive.
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Natural materials:
As so many of our pets like to chew their toys as they play, we only use natural plant-derived materials which, because they are digestible, will not cause any intestinal blockages.

Many of our materials are harvested from our own organic plot or foraged from natural open woodlands, from where they are 100% free from artificial fertilisers and chemical pesticides. And for those materials we have to source from suppliers, we are careful to buy ethical, sustainable and organic products.

Hand-crafted with care: 
All of our products are individually hand-made by us as we craft away in our little workshop. This means we can pay careful attention to detail in each and every item that we make. 

Eco-friendly: 
We take care of our natural environment, so the only materials that we forage are those which are naturally shed or those which are trimmed during practised woodland management processes that encourage our wild species to thrive. All materials that come from wild locations are very carefully cleaned with organic apple cider vinegar which removes any pathogens to ensure they are totally safe for your pets and our wildlife.

All of the packaging that we use is recyclable, and where ever possible, it is also biodegradable and compostable.