Children enjoy watching seeds germinate. This is particularly true when seeds germinate quickly. Alfalfa ( Medicago the sativa) is an easy to grow seed that can develop in the next week. Sprinkle a small quantity of alfalfa seeds over a damp newspaper towel and watch the seeds germinate and grow.
What you will need:
The packet contains Alfalfa seeds (about 1.5g).
A small plate or saucer
Three pieces of paper towels
A small spray mister or water container
How to grow
Wet 3 pieces of paper towel, then put them on top of the other on a plate.
After that, you should drain the water off the plate. The paper towel should be wet but the seeds should not be floating in the water.
Place the seeds in a uniform manner on the towel.
Put the paper towel on a sunny window and add water to prevent the paper towel from drying out. To wet seeds you can use a spray bottle or mister to do so. Also, add water into the saucer using the help of a small jug or cup.
Check your seeds every day to observe how they're growing.
Troubleshooting
Alfalfa is an easy-to cultivate seed that can sprout in between 2 and 6 days. If seeds do not germinate within this time frame there are a few factors that could have gone wrong:
Too dry Seeds require water in order to grow. Alfalfa seeds soak about own weight in water before germinating, making them look like they are swollen. Seeds that are dry do not sprout. You can add more water to the plate so the seeds are damp but not floating. You can also try soaking your seeds overnight; just make sure you drain them and rinse them with fresh water before spreading them onto the paper towel.
Too wet:If the seeds are moist, the new roots and shoots may rot before they've had a chance to develop. The seeds can also become mouldy. While it's okay for شركات بيع بذور الخضروات the paper towel and seeds to be damp however they shouldn't be submerged in water. Remove any excess water from the dish each time you mist or water your seeds.
Too cold or too hot Alfalfa grows best at 20-25°C. If you're cultivating your seeds indoors in winter, place them in a warm place. You may need to be more frequent in watering your seeds if you grow them in extreme temperatures. They'll dry out faster.
What you will need:
The packet contains Alfalfa seeds (about 1.5g).
A small plate or saucer
Three pieces of paper towels
A small spray mister or water container
How to grow
Wet 3 pieces of paper towel, then put them on top of the other on a plate.
After that, you should drain the water off the plate. The paper towel should be wet but the seeds should not be floating in the water.
Place the seeds in a uniform manner on the towel.
Put the paper towel on a sunny window and add water to prevent the paper towel from drying out. To wet seeds you can use a spray bottle or mister to do so. Also, add water into the saucer using the help of a small jug or cup.
Check your seeds every day to observe how they're growing.
Troubleshooting
Alfalfa is an easy-to cultivate seed that can sprout in between 2 and 6 days. If seeds do not germinate within this time frame there are a few factors that could have gone wrong:
Too dry Seeds require water in order to grow. Alfalfa seeds soak about own weight in water before germinating, making them look like they are swollen. Seeds that are dry do not sprout. You can add more water to the plate so the seeds are damp but not floating. You can also try soaking your seeds overnight; just make sure you drain them and rinse them with fresh water before spreading them onto the paper towel.
Too wet:If the seeds are moist, the new roots and shoots may rot before they've had a chance to develop. The seeds can also become mouldy. While it's okay for شركات بيع بذور الخضروات the paper towel and seeds to be damp however they shouldn't be submerged in water. Remove any excess water from the dish each time you mist or water your seeds.
Too cold or too hot Alfalfa grows best at 20-25°C. If you're cultivating your seeds indoors in winter, place them in a warm place. You may need to be more frequent in watering your seeds if you grow them in extreme temperatures. They'll dry out faster.