Use a high-quality indoor potting soil mix. Follow the directions on the seed packet or plant your starter as you would for any other type of plant. Dampen the soil after planting. As your plants begin to grow, give the pots a 90 degree-turn once a week to keep them growing evenly.
In the wild raccoons average 2-3 years as many are killed by disease, car accidents, hunting and predation. In captivity they may live 15 years or more.
Adult raccoons may be anywhere from 24 to 40 inches in length (including 8-12 inches for tail) and weigh 14 to 40 pounds depending upon locale (larger raccoons in the north) and sex (males are larger than females). Average is about 3 feet and 25-30 pounds.