Watching seeds germinate is wonderful activity for children, أفضل أنواع بذور البرسيم especially when the seeds develop quickly. Alfalfa ( Medicago the sativa) is a very easy to grow seed that should develop in the next week. Sprinkle a little amount of alfalfa seeds over a damp paper towel and watch it grow and germinate.
You’ll need:
The packet contains Alfalfa seeds (about 1.5g).
A small plate or saucer
Three pieces of paper towel
A small spray mister or water jug
How to Grow:
Wet 3 pieces of paper towel, then lay them on top one another flat on a platter.
Drain the water from the plate. The paper towel needs to be damp but the seeds shouldn’t be floating in water.
Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the towel.
Set it on a sunny window and water to stop the paper towel from drying out. To wet seeds you can make use of a spray bottle, or mister. You can also add water into the saucer using the help of a small jug or cup.
Every day, check your seeds and أفضل أنواع بذور البرسيم see how they are growing.
Troubleshooting
Alfalfa seeds are simple to plant and should germinate within 2-6 days. If seeds do not germinate in this time there are a few factors that could have gone wrong:
Too dry Seeds require water in order to develop. Alfalfa seeds absorb about half their weight in water prior to they germinate, which makes the appearance of swollen. If your seeds are dry, they will not germinate. Incorporate more water into the plate until the seeds are damp but not floating on the surface. You can also try soaking the seeds over night; but ensure that you drain and rinse them with clean water before spreading them onto the towel.
Too moist Seeds that are moist could cause their roots and their shoots to turn brown before they develop. The seeds can also become mouldy. It’s OK for the paper towel to be wet however the seeds should not be floating in water. Remove any excess water from the tray each time you mist or water the seeds.
Too cold or hot: The best temperature for alfalfa’s growth is 20-25degC. If you are growing your seeds during winter, keep them in a cool location indoors. If you’re cultivating your seeds in extremely hot temperatures you may need to water them more often as they will dry out quicker.
