Grow Your Own Alfalfa Seeds

Watching seeds germinate is a excellent activity for children particularly when the seeds develop quickly. Alfalfa ( Medicago Sativa) is an easy to cultivate seed that will sprout in around a week. Sprinkle a small quantity of alfalfa seeds over a damp paper towel and watch it grow and germinate. You'll need: A packet of Alfalfa seeds (about 1.5g). A small saucer or plate Three pieces of paper towels a spray mister or small water Jug How to grow Set 3 sheets of paper towel on a dish. Drain the water from the plate. The paper towel needs to be wet but the seeds shouldn't be floating in the water. Spread the seeds evenly onto the towel. Place the dish on a window with a bright sun with water to stop the towel from drying. Use a mister or spray bottle to dampen the seeds or simply add a small amount of water to the saucer with an ice cube or بذور برسيم حجازي a small cup. Make sure to check your seeds each day to check how they're growing. Troubleshooting Alfalfa is an easy-to cultivate seed that can sprout in between 2 and 6 days. Here are some signs to watch out for when your seeds fail to germinate within this period. Too dry. Seeds require water to develop. Alfalfa seeds soak about own weight in water before they germinate, and look larger. If your seeds are dry they will not sprout. To make sure the seeds don't get sucked up in water, add more onto your plate. You can also try soaking the seeds for a few hours; however, make sure you drain them and rinse them with clean water prior to spreading them on the paper towel. Too moistIf the seeds are too moist, the new roots and shoots could rot before they have a chance to develop. The seeds could also turn mouldy. It's fine for the paper towel to get wet however, the seeds shouldn't be floating on water. Each time you mist or water the seeds, drain the excess water. Too cold or hot: Alfalfa grows best in temperatures between 20 and 25°C. If you are growing your seeds during winter, keep them in a cool spot inside. It is possible that you will need to water your seeds more frequently when you plant them in extreme temperatures. They'll dry more quickly.