You Can Grow Your Own Alfalfa Seeds
Watching seeds germinate is excellent activity for children especially when they sprout quickly. Alfalfa is one of the easiest seeds to grow and should be sprouting within a week. To see the seeds germinate, sprinkle a few alfalfa seeds on a piece of wet paper towel.
You'll require:
The packet contains Alfalfa seeds (about 1.5g).
A small plate or بذور حشيشة السودان saucer
Three paper towels
A small spray mister or water container
How to Grow
Put 3 sheets of paper towel on a dish.
Remove the water from the plate. The paper towel must be dampened, but the seeds shouldn't sit in water.
Distribute the seeds evenly over the towel.
To stop the paper towel from drying out, place it on a window covered with water. To wet seeds you can make use of a spray bottle, or mister to do so. Add water into the saucer using a cup or small jug.
Everyday, you should check your seeds to see if they're developing.
Troubleshooting
Alfalfa seeds are easy to cultivate and should begin to be able to germinate in just 2-6 days. If the seeds fail to germinate within this time frame There are a few 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 sprout, making the appearance of swollen. If the seeds you have are dry, they won't sprout. Make sure to add more water to your plate to ensure that the seeds are moist but not floating. You could also soak your seeds for a few hours. Make sure you drain them and rinse them well before transferring them to a towel.
Too wet: Seeds that are wet may cause their roots and shoots to turn brown before they develop. The seeds may also become mouldy. While it's perfectly acceptable to allow the paper towel and seeds to remain damp but they shouldn't be submerged in water. Each time you mist or بذور حشيشة السودان water seeds, remove the excess water.
Too cold or too hot: Alfalfa grows best in temperatures between 20 and 25°C. If you're planting your seeds inside in winter, you should place them in a warm location. You might need to regularly water your seeds should you cultivate them in very hot temperatures. They will dry out quicker.