Grow Your Own Alfalfa Plants

Children enjoy watching seeds germinate. This is true especially when seeds are sprouting quickly. Alfalfa is an easy-to-grow seed that should sprout within one week. To see the seeds germinate by sprinkling a few alfalfa seedlings on a sheet of damp paper towel. You'll require: A package of Alfalfa seed (about 1.5g). a saucer or small plate Three pieces of paper towel a spray mister or بزر الملوخية small water jug How to Grow: Lay 3 sheets of towel on a dish. Take the water off the plate. The paper towel must be damp, but the seeds shouldn't be floating in the water. Distribute the seeds evenly over the towel. Set it on a sunny window and water to stop the paper towel from drying out. To moisten seeds, use a spray bottle or mister. Also, add water to the saucer using the help of a small jug or cup. Everyday, look over your seeds to determine how they're growing. Troubleshooting Alfalfa seeds are easy to cultivate and should begin to begin to germinate in 2-6 days. Here are a few things to keep an eye on in the event that your seeds do not germinate in this time. Too dry. Seeds require water to develop. Alfalfa seeds absorb about their own weight in water before sprouting, which makes them appear swollen. If your seeds are dry, they will not germinate. You can add more water to the plate to ensure that the seeds are wet but not floating. You could also soak your seeds overnight, but ensure that you drain and rinse them with clean water prior to spreading them on the towel. Too wet: Seeds that are moist could cause their roots and shoots to decay before they are able to grow. Also, it is possible that mould could 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. Drain excess water from the plate every when you water or mist the seeds. Too cold or too hot Alfalfa grows best when temperatures are between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. If you're cultivating your seeds in winter, you can put them in a cool area indoors. If you are growing your seeds in extremely hot temperatures you may need to water your seeds more frequently since they'll dry faster.