Russian tortoise seed mix questions

[chester tortoiseson]

http://www.carolinapetsupply.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=162

This is a seed mix for Russian tortoise's, dose any one know about it? Also would it be able to grow in a tank, or should I put them outside?

 

[Talka]

I bought it and it grows in coco coir indoors. I haven't gotten past the first week of growth though so I can't tell you much beyond that.

 

[Blastoise]

I had no idea you could plant in coco coir! I'm gonna do that tomorrow! Are there any specific things you need to do to it? Or just water it and let it grow?

 

[Vishnu2]

You just water it and it will grow.

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

Plants may germinate in moist coco coir, but they will die in a few days to a week if they don't have true soil for good nutrition. I bought Carolina Pet Supply's Tortoise Seed Mix over a month ago, and sewed the seeds in planters on my porch. They are growing nicely. I already offered my Russian tortoises some of the clover, which they didn't eat, but I kind of figured they wouldn't like clover. We'll see how they like the other, bigger forbs like sunflower and chicory soon.

 

[Edna]

I think if it says "Russian Tortoise Seed Mix" it should grow Russian tortoises. Just sayin'.

 

[chester tortoiseson]

That would be amazing!

 

[Talka]

Oh wow, I thought coir would mostly work. Ok, I've got some plant soil. I'll mix in a bit.

 

[68merc]

Here is my seed mix from CPS. I only have one tortoise in this pen, I'm hoping this stuff will establish and grow next spring too.