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.
Raccoons are very adaptable, so they live in a wide range of climates and habitats. Credit: Dreamstime. Raccoons are round, fuzzy creatures with bushy tails and a black mask of fur that covers their eye area.