Sprouting seeds just don't happen in dirt anymore. You can sprout seeds in a paper towel, in about two to three days, by following some simple instructions. The materials you will need can be found anywhere, and are inexpensive. It does not matter what season it is, you can sprout seeds right now!
First you'll need a few supplies. A paper plate, two paper towels, a gallon sized Ziploc storage bag, growing seeds, water, and light. Your toddler will no doubt be right next to you, so allow him to help when possible. Allow him to see if your paper plate is small enough to fit inside the plastic bag. If it fits, take it out, and set it aside. If it does not fit, you'll need to find a smaller plate.
Grab the paper towels, and let your toddler assistant wet them for you. Most children enjoy playing around in the water, so allow him to do so on this project. Some of the paper towels might tear, but that's okay. Let your helper wring out the wet towel and lay it over the plate. Sprinkle the seeds on the paper towel, and spread them apart in a single layer.
In a single layer, spread the seeds on the wet paper towel, taking care not to let them touch. (If some of them touch, it's okay). Make sure the growing seeds are not stacked on top of each other.
Wet the other paper towel, and lay it over the seeds. You should have the plate, wet paper towel, seeds, wet paper towel, in that order. Now slide everything into the bag. Don't Ziploc it! Leave it near a cool light source for two or three days. Check each day to make sure mold is not growing. If you do get mold, do not eat the sprouts. Instead, rinse them thoroughly and plant in your garden. To prevent mold, you can grow in a cooler place, or you can sprout in the dark, but it will take longer.
Give your child the opportunity to begin growing seeds, to learn how things grow. Sprouting seeds is educational and fun. Watch your child smile as he sees first hand how things evolve under the dirt's surface.
First you'll need a few supplies. A paper plate, two paper towels, a gallon sized Ziploc storage bag, growing seeds, water, and light. Your toddler will no doubt be right next to you, so allow him to help when possible. Allow him to see if your paper plate is small enough to fit inside the plastic bag. If it fits, take it out, and set it aside. If it does not fit, you'll need to find a smaller plate.
Grab the paper towels, and let your toddler assistant wet them for you. Most children enjoy playing around in the water, so allow him to do so on this project. Some of the paper towels might tear, but that's okay. Let your helper wring out the wet towel and lay it over the plate. Sprinkle the seeds on the paper towel, and spread them apart in a single layer.
In a single layer, spread the seeds on the wet paper towel, taking care not to let them touch. (If some of them touch, it's okay). Make sure the growing seeds are not stacked on top of each other.
Wet the other paper towel, and lay it over the seeds. You should have the plate, wet paper towel, seeds, wet paper towel, in that order. Now slide everything into the bag. Don't Ziploc it! Leave it near a cool light source for two or three days. Check each day to make sure mold is not growing. If you do get mold, do not eat the sprouts. Instead, rinse them thoroughly and plant in your garden. To prevent mold, you can grow in a cooler place, or you can sprout in the dark, but it will take longer.
Give your child the opportunity to begin growing seeds, to learn how things grow. Sprouting seeds is educational and fun. Watch your child smile as he sees first hand how things evolve under the dirt's surface.
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