Children enjoy watching seeds germinate. This is particularly true when seeds are sprouting quickly.
Alfalfa is an easy-to-grow plant that can sprout within a week. Sprinkle a few alfalfa seeds on some wet paper towel and watch their seeds sprout and grow.
You'll need:
a packet of alfalfa seeds (about 1.5g)
A small plate or saucer
Three pieces of paper towel
A small or spray mister water container
How to Grow
Wet 3 pieces of paper towel and place them on top of each other flat on a platter.
Drain the water off the plate. The paper towel must be wet but the seeds shouldn't be floating in water.
Sprinkle the seeds thickly onto the towel.
Place on a sunny windowsill and water to stop the paper towel from drying out. To wet seeds you can utilize a spray bottle or mister to do so. Or,
فوائد حبوب البرسيم gently add water into the saucer with a cup or small jug.
Everyday, look over your seeds and see how they are developing.
Troubleshooting
Alfalfa is an easy to cultivate plant that will begin to germinate in 2 to 6 days. If the seeds don't germinate within this time frame, here are a few factors that could have gone wrong:
Too dry: Seeds require water in order to grow. Alfalfa seeds suck up about own weight of water before germinating,
فوائد حبوب البرسيم making them look like they are swollen. If your seeds are too dry, they won't sprout. To ensure the seeds don't get sucked up in water, add some more to your plate. You could also soak your seeds overnight. Make sure you rinse them well before transferring them onto a paper towel.
Too moistIf the seeds are damp, their roots and shoots could rot before they have a chance to grow. The seeds could also turn mouldy. It's fine for the
paper towel to be wet but the seeds should not be floating on water. Get rid of any excess water on the tray each time you mist or water the seeds.
Too cold or too hot Alfalfa grows best when temperatures are between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. If you're growing your seeds indoors during winter, put them in a cool area. It may be necessary to be more frequent in watering your seeds should you cultivate them in extremely warm temperatures. They'll dry out quicker.