Children are fascinated by watching seeds sprout. This is especially true when seeds sprout quickly. Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa) is a very easy to cultivate seed which should grow in about a week. To see the seeds germinate you can sprinkle some alfalfa seedlings on a sheet of paper towel that is damp. You’ll need:…
Read More7 Tips for Successful Seed Germination for the Home Vegetable Garden Follow these easy steps to increase your germination rates and stronger seeds for your garden. The first step to making germination more successful is understanding the seeds’ purpose and why they do what they do. Seeds are a totally self contained little miracle that…
Read MoreCorchorus Olitorius Egyptian Spinach is an extremely popular summer crop in our region. It is known under a variety of names: Molokhia/Molokheiya (and many other methods to spell it) and salad mallow. Jew’s mallow, jute mallow and West African sorrel to name just a few. It is believed that it been a staple food in…
Read MoreWatching seeds germinate is a wonderful activity for children particularly when the seeds are sprouting quickly. Alfalfa ( Medicago Sativa) is a very easy to cultivate seed that will begin to sprout within a week. To observe the seeds sprout by sprinkling a few alfalfa seeds onto a piece of damp paper towel. You Will…
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