David Hill wrote:
If you are going to try this chuck it over idea, then I would start
some seeds in 4inch pots of soil (Not a light compost), and then
when
they have a good root system, cut them back and on a good wet day
throw then over (without their pots), then given some luck and a
few
damp days the roots may get into the soil.
At least this way there is les chance of you just feeding the mice.

Sound thinking.

Mike.