Build 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 be sprouting within a week. To see the seeds germinate, sprinkle a few alfalfa seeds over a piece of wet paper towel.

You'll need:
Alfalfa seeds are in a package (about 1.5g)
A small plate or saucer
Three pieces of paper towels
an air mister, or a small water Jug


How to grow
Make sure to wet three pieces of paper towels, then lay them on top the other on a table.
After that, you should drain the water off the plate. The paper towel needs to be wet but the seeds should not be floating in the water.
Sprinkle the seeds in a thick layer on the paper towel.
To prevent the paper towel from drying out, place it on a sunny windowill covered with water. To dampen seeds, make use of a spray bottle, or mister to do so. Add water into the saucer using the help of a small jug or cup.
Check your seeds every day to see how they're developing.


Troubleshooting
Alfalfa seeds are easy to grow and should be able to germinate in just 2-6 days. Here are some issues to keep an eye on when your seeds fail to germinate within this time.

Too dry: Seeds need water to develop. Alfalfa seeds suck up about own weight of water before getting germinated, making them appear swollen. If the seeds you have are too dry they will not sprout. In order to ensure that your seeds don't get sucked up in water, add more water to the plate. You can also try soaking your seeds overnight; just make sure you drain them and rinse them with fresh water before spreading them onto the towel.

Too moist: بذور كزبره Seeds that are too moist could cause their roots and shoots to become rotten before they develop. It is also possible that mould will start to develop on the seeds. It's fine for the paper towel to get wet but the seeds should not be floating in water. Remove any excess water from the tray each time you mist or water the seeds.

Too hot or cold: The best temperature for alfalfa's growth is 20-25degC. If you are growing your seeds in winter, you can put them in a cool location indoors. If you are growing your seeds in extremely warm temperatures you may need to water your seeds more often because they'll dry faster.