planting hary grass

[DiscusMad]

have alot of hary grass would i pinch off each pice of runner to plant it or just wack it in a bunch?

[ml29]

I've read that it should be planted in small bundles of about 5 plants spaced out at 1cm apart if you want a 'carpet' effect. After planting it should be trimmed to 2 -3 cm in height.

[tommy110011]

I agree, the smaller and more spread out each plant is the faster it will send out runners and form a carpet effect.
I found that planting is impossiable with fingers and required tweezers.

Although time consuming it is definately worth it!!

[revkev]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/revkev77/th_hairgrass2.jpg (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/revkev77/hairgrass2.jpg)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/revkev77/th_hairgrass.jpg (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/revkev77/hairgrass.jpg)

top pic is replanted hair grass from same tank it will grow thicker over time as bottom pic. click on pics for closer view.
Revkev

[Ben]

I would plant in small bunches around 5cm apart.
Using CO2, good lighting and fertilizers really heaps this plant grow well.

Ben

[Bad Inferno]

So once you plant it you trim it ? like mowing the lawn...Does the grass just keep growing once its cut or does it die off and you await another blade.

[DiscusMad]

thanks guy for your replys

[AussieStar]

yer once u cut it it will regrow, just like most plants. takes time to get the carpet effect but, but its worth the wait

[DiscusMad]

thanks the grass is sending off runners now

[Robdog]

Does anyone have any photographic proof of success with Hairgrass?

[duck]

here
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/c_duck_c/IMG_2823.jpg

A close up

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/c_duck_c/IMG_2840.jpg

One more

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/c_duck_c/IMG_3183.jpg

[revkev]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/revkev77/th_003.jpg (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/revkev77/003.jpg)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/revkev77/th_002.jpg (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/revkev77/002.jpg)

[DiscusMad]

I did a replant of mine lol

[Robdog]

Are you guys using CO2 on those tanks or can you grow hair grass with out

[revkev]

I use CO2 but the grass will grow with no CO2 you just need plenty of light. Plant the grass with tweezers about 3-4 pcs at a time ( and it does take a long time to plant) :lol:
Revkev