Make Your Own Alfalfa Seeds

Watching seeds germinate is a great activity for kids, especially when the seeds develop quickly. Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa) is a straightforward to cultivate seed that will develop in the next week. To observe the seeds sprout, sprinkle a few alfalfa seeds over a piece of damp paper towel.

What you will need:
Alfalfa seeds in a packet (about 1.5g)
a small plate or saucer
Three pieces of paper towel
A small spray mister or water container


How to Grow
Place 3 sheets of paper towel on a plate.
Drain the water off the plate. The paper towel should be dampened, but the seeds shouldn't be floating on the water.
Spread the seeds out evenly on the paper towel.
To avoid the paper towel drying out, put it on a sunny windowill with water. For wetting seeds, you can make use of a spray bottle, or mister. Also, add water to the saucer with a cup or شكل بذور الملوخية small jug.
Every day, شكل بذور الملوخية check your seeds to determine how they're growing.


Troubleshooting
Alfalfa is an easy-to cultivate seed that will begin to germinate within 2-6 days. If the seeds don't germinate in this time there are a few things that might have gone wrong:

Too dry: Seeds require water in order to develop. Alfalfa seeds suck up about own weight of water before getting germinated, making them appear swollen. Seeds that are not moist enough won't grow. Incorporate more water into the plate until the seeds are damp but not floating. It is also possible to soak the seeds overnight. But be sure to remove them and wash them thoroughly prior to transferring them onto a paper towel.

Too moistIf the seeds are too moist, their new roots and shoots could rot before they are able to grow. Seeds can also turn moldy. While it's acceptable for the paper towel as well as the seeds to be damp however they shouldn't be submerged in water. Drain excess water from the tray each time you mist or water your seeds.

Too cold or hot: The best temperature for alfalfa's growth is 20-25 degrees Celsius. If you're growing your seeds during winter, keep them in a cool spot indoors. You might need to keep your seeds hydrated more often should you cultivate them in extremely warm temperatures. They'll dry out more quickly.