My sissy gave mom a Christmas gift that she had to put away and wait for a later date to enjoy.
On Saturday, mom opened the box and got the directions out. The first thing she had to do was to soak all of the seeds in warm water overnight. The booklet said that soaking the seeds would increase their chances of germination.
The next morning, she had to "make soil". The kit comes with 9 soil discs and you soak them in warm water until they expand and basically turn into a workable dirt. Squeeze excess water out and fill the pots to the top.
Most of the seed packets directed her to sow the seeds 1/4" deep. The Basil was the only one that didn't get covered with dirt. The seeds were just scattered on the soil surface.
The directions never said to cover the seed pots but mom did anyway. She clamped clothespins on the sides of the pots to keep the plastic bags off the seeds. The plastic bags are open at the end so air can circulate inside.
And we have germination after only one day! The pot is still inside the plastic tent.
And the next day, it's on the window sill!
We can't wait till more seeds germinate!
Love ya lots♥
Molly
Delightful ~ are they all spices for cooking?
ReplyDeleteoooh what a s uper gift... we love it to watch how something grows from da soil... maybe you can do a weekly or monthly update about your greenies now ;O)
ReplyDeleteHow incredible is that? Germination overnight. Wow. I can't believe my eyes.
ReplyDeleteKeep us posted on the progress.
DeleteWhat a fun kit! I love it. Sounds like your mom knows what she's doing with building a mini greenhouse over her seeds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun gift. Just imagine how good those homegrown herbs will taste in salads and breads and soups.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift and I am so glad your seeds have germinated. We planted some outdoors last year under glass and some came up and others didn't but we are going to have another go this year. It is too cold at the moment so will have to wait until it is a little warmer. Can't wait to see your plants when they are bigger. Stay Safe. Hugs & Love, Susie & Treacle xx
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ReplyDeleteNow, that is a gift that will keep on giving!!! hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Holy Guacamole Molly what a wonderful gift your Sis gave...and it will keep on giving. That is gonna be such fun to watch with you and Mom. Plants do best when you talk to them ...and it looks like you are having a good chat too
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
You're going to have some yummy stuff in a few weeks! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOooh this is so exciting. What a great present.
ReplyDeleteBut Molly, I do hope your mom's fingers are greener than Gail's...
Toodle pip!
Bertie.
Oh Molly! That is exciting! Mom was going to pre-start plants for the garden today after she got her first shot, but she feels a little yucky so it is being put off until tomorrow. I hope get to have as much fun as you! We hope you have a marvellously happy day!
ReplyDeleteMolly, this is so wonderful. Very soon you will have some yummy stuff to mix with some food. Thanks for sharing. Have a great rest of your day.
ReplyDeleteWorld of Animals Rittenhouse
That looks like a really fun gift. Can't wait to see how it all grows!
ReplyDeleteYipee!!! Won't it be great to have fresh herbs for cooking and eating?!? Way to go, Molly!
ReplyDeleteGood luck. I am sure your mom will make them all grow into something magical.
ReplyDeleteOh, I looooves those!!!! When Ma was a wee lass, they used to do that same thingie in school! It was always funs to see them grow ~ butts, they always had a shrivel ending in Ma's paws....😁
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
Now that's a pressie worth waiting for. How fun to see those little seeds sprout out of the dirt. You will have lots of herbs to enjoy all summer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift. Mom knew just when to open it too. I hope we'll all see more of this.
ReplyDeleteHave a woof woof day, Miss Molly. My best to your mom. ♥
Hi friend, Ojo here! That's a little bit of Nature in your house! Isn't Nature amazing???
ReplyDeleteWow, that was fast for those first ones! What fun!
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