Grow Your Own Alfalfa Seeds
Watching seeds germinate is wonderful activity for children, especially when the seeds are sprouting quickly. Alfalfa ( Medicago Sativa) is an easy to grow seed that should grow in about a week. Sprinkle a little amount of alfalfa seeds on a wet newspaper towel and watch it grow and germinate.
You'll require:
The packet contains 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 one another flat on a table.
Then, drain the water out of the plate. The paper towel needs to be damp, but the seeds shouldn't be floating in the water.
Sprinkle the seeds evenly onto the paper towel.
Place the dish on a window with a bright sun and water to stop the paper towel from drying out. To dampen seeds, make use of a spray bottle or mister. Also, add water to the saucer by using the help of a small jug or بذور جرجير cup.
Everyday, you should check your seeds to determine how they are developing.
Troubleshooting
Alfalfa is a simple to grow seed that should germinate in 2 to 6 days. If seeds don't sprout within this time frame Here are some possibilities of what could have gone wrong:
Too dry. Seeds require water to grow. Alfalfa seeds absorb about 50% of their weight in water prior to they germinate, which makes them appear to be swelling. Seeds that are too dry won't germinate. Make sure to add more water to your plate until the seeds are wet but not floating. You could also soak the seeds over night; but ensure that you drain and wash them in fresh water before spreading them onto the towel.
Too wet:If the seeds are moist, بذور جرجير their new roots and shoots could rot before they have a chance to grow. It's also possible that mould will start to develop around the seeds. It's fine for the paper towel to be wet however the seeds should not be floating in water. Drain excess water from the plate every time you mist or water your seeds.
Too cold or hot: Alfalfa grows best when temperatures are between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. If you're cultivating your seeds indoors in winter, place them in a warm area. If you're growing your seeds in very hot temperatures, you may have to water your seeds more often because they'll dry out quicker.