Design Your Own Alfalfa Plants

Children enjoy watching seeds germinate. This is particularly true when seeds grow quickly. Alfalfa is one of the easiest seeds to grow and should sprout within one week. To watch the seeds germinate you can sprinkle some alfalfa seeds over a piece of paper towel that is damp.

You will require:
The packet contains Alfalfa seeds (about 1.5g).
a saucer or small plate
Three pieces of paper towel
A small or spray mister water container


How to Grow:
Wet 3 pieces of paper towel and place them on top of the other on a table.
Remove the water from the plate. The paper towel should be damp but the seeds shouldn't be floating in the water.
Spread the seeds out evenly on the paper towel.
To prevent the paper towel drying out, put it on a sunny windowill and fill it with water. To moisten seeds, make use of a spray bottle or mister to do so. You can also add water into the saucer with either a cup or a small jug.
Everyday, you should check your seeds and see how they are developing.


Troubleshooting
Alfalfa is a simple to grow seed that should germinate in 2 to 6 days. If the seeds don't germinate within this timeframe, here are a few possibilities of what could have gone wrong:

Too dry: تقاوى برسيم حجازى Seeds need water to grow. Alfalfa seeds soak about weight in water prior to they germinate, and look swollen. If your seeds are dry, they will not germinate. Make sure to add more water to your plate to make sure that the seeds are moist but not floating on the surface. You can also try soaking the seeds over night; but make sure you drain them and rinse them off with fresh water before spreading them on the paper towel.

Too wet:If the seeds are too wet their new roots and shoots could rot before they have a chance to develop. Seeds can also turn moldy. It's acceptable for the paper towel to be moist but the seeds should not be floating on water. Every time you mist or water seeds, remove the excess water.

Too cold or too hot: Alfalfa grows best when temperatures are between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. If you're cultivating your seeds indoors in winter, place them in a warm area. If you are growing your seeds in very warm temperatures, you might need to water them more often because they'll dry faster.