Sprouting Seeds Creatively {Gardening}
May 8, 2012 by Aimee • 18 Comments
When I think of Spring…I think of sunshine, singing birds, and flowers!! If you have been planning on starting a garden this year, but need some simple ideas and tips to get it going…here is the perfect way to cheer on your little seedlings and allow your children to be totally involved with the process, too!
There are many ways to help seeds begin to sprout…sandwich seeds between two moist paper towels or wrap a seed in a moist paper towel and place it inside a plastic bag. My favorite way to sprout seeds is to use a extra large, transparent, disposable food-prep glove and place a damp cotton ball with a seed in each finger slot.
For the seeds to sprout, they need warmth in addition to moisture. To keep your seeds warm, lay them on a computer monitor or on top of your refrigerator to provide the perfect amount of heat. For our seeds, I prefer using our window as a light source. When using a window, you pay close attention because young plants will stretch to the light which will give them a weak stem AND because windows can sometimes offer temperatures that are too extreme. Personally, we’ve had great success using the sun as our light source, although we do monitor our seeds to ensure the new sprouts don’t seem stressed and we are quick to plant our seedlings in soil when they sprout! This process is so fascinating!
Depending on which seeds you are using, germination will usually begin within a few days to a week, they are ready for moist soil! {Smaller seeds that have sprouted can be laid on the surface. Larger seeds that have sprouted should be buried according to the directions on the package}.
If you don’t have plans for Mother’s Day, make a memory and begin sprouting seeds
with your child, they’ll love being included in the process and it’s a gift that keeps on giving!*Check your seed pack directions:
Seeds can vary in their preference: light, dark, and some even need to be frozen!
Seeds can vary in their preference: light, dark, and some even need to be frozen!
What a great idea. We are already into full blown gardening mode. Just added corn and beans today.
That is so cool! I know my girls would absolutely love watching them grow. Thanks for sharing!
Brilliant!!! I would’ve never thought of that! My kiddos would love this!!
what an interesting idea!
Great idea! I’ve never seen this before. Will have to try it out with the kids
Ha, ha, that is most definitley the most unique way I’ve seen!
What an amazing, unique idea. My kids would love to do this. What a great way to introduce the science behind and miracles of plant life. Thanks for the idea.
buona serata…ciao
My grand kids will love this! Thanks for sharing.
Such a great idea! I even have the big plastic gloves
I’ve been having some trouble with a new batch of morning glories and this is the way I’m going to do it next time! Thanks so much for the great tip!
How fun! Our family is enjoying a summer-long Plant & Garden Nature Study.
We’d love for you to link up this post at our Finished Friday blog party.
That is really neat! I will totally be trying this with my son.
I love this, such a great idea. I hope you’ll stop by and add this and any other posts you’re proud of to my Wednesday What We Wore and Made Link party
marissa
http://raegunwear.blogspot.com
What a cutie! ya’ll have been super busy gardening!!
This is such a fun idea!! Our kids will love this. We’re so glad you linked up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Thanks for coming and we hope you’ll be back. -The Sisters
Cute idea! My kiddos would LOVE this! We might just have to try it out.
Featuring you tonight!
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/05/wow-me-wednesday-51.html
I absolutely love this idea! So creative!