Children enjoy watching seeds germinate. This is especially the case when seeds grow quickly. Alfalfa is an easy-to-grow plant that can grow within one week. Sprinkle a small quantity of alfalfa seeds onto a moist paper towel and watch them germinate and grow.
What you will need:
A packet of Alfalfa seeds (about 1.5g).
A small dish or saucer
Three pieces of paper towels
a spray mister or small water jug
How to grow:
Wet 3 pieces of paper towels and put them on top of each other flat on a plate.
After that, you should drain the water off the plate. The paper towel must be dampened, but the seeds shouldn't be floating in water.
Sprinkle the seeds evenly onto the towel.
Place on a sunny windowsill and then add water to
prevent the towel from drying. To dampen seeds, make use of a spray bottle, or mister. Also, add water to the saucer using either a cup or a small jug.
Every day, be sure to check your seeds and see how they are growing.
Troubleshooting
Alfalfa is an easy to cultivate seed that can begin to germinate within 2-6 days. Here are a few things to be aware of in the event that your seeds do not germinate in this time.
Too dry. Seeds require water to grow. Alfalfa seeds soak about own weight in water before they germinate, and look swollen. Seeds that are dry won't sprout. To ensure the seeds do not float in the water, add some more to your bowl. You could also soak your seeds overnight; just be sure to drain and rinse them with fresh water prior to spreading them on the paper towel.
Too wet: Seeds that are too wet may cause their roots and
sprouts to become rotten before they develop. Also, it is possible that mould can begin to grow around the seeds. While it's acceptable for the paper towel as well as the seeds to be damp but they shouldn't be submerged in water. Each time you mist or water the seeds, you should drain any excess water.
Too cold or too hot: Alfalfa grows best when temperatures are between 20 and تقاوى برسيم حجازى (
explanation) 25 degrees Celsius. If you're growing your seeds in winter, place them in a warm spot indoors. It is possible that you will need to regularly water your seeds when they are grown in very hot temperatures. They'll dry more quickly.