Grazing Tortoise Seed Mix & Dandelion Seed

[marcy4hope]

I finally got my tortoise seed mix and dandelion seed from Carolina Pet Supply. Was just wondering about planting directly into the coco coir in my little sulcata's habitat. Do I have to plant it in something else, or can I just plant it directly into the coco coir? Wondering about the depth to plant it? Can I just pull back a top layer of cc in a small area, sprinkle some seeds, and then recover? Never planted grasses before so wondering if there's anything I should know. I have UVB light and humidity at around 70% in the area I'd like to plant it.
Thanks!

 

[wellington]

I plant mine right in the coir in the enclosure. I sprinkle on top, moisten, pat down. Grows pretty good. I can't say though if the dandelion seeds do good. Everything gets eaten while still to young to tell if any of it was dandelion. He loves it though.

 

[Turtlechasers]

I finally got my tortoise seed mix and dandelion seed from Carolina Pet Supply. Was just wondering about planting directly into the coco coir in my little sulcata's habitat. Do I have to plant it in something else, or can I just plant it directly into the coco coir? Wondering about the depth to plant it? Can I just pull back a top layer of cc in a small area, sprinkle some seeds, and then recover? Never planted grasses before so wondering if there's anything I should know. I have UVB light and humidity at around 70% in the area I'd like to plant it.
Thanks!

The best growing temp for most grasses and weeds is from 60-65 too cold for most chelonians... You can plant directly in the enclosure or in another container... I have an area outside that I plant in...

 

[marcy4hope]

I plant mine right in the coir in the enclosure. I sprinkle on top, moisten, pat down. Grows pretty good. I can't say though if the dandelion seeds do good. Everything gets eaten while still to young to tell if any of it was dandelion. He loves it though.

thanks. i appreciate the advice. i spread some today in a section of the enclosure and will see what happens. can't wait!