How to Grow Seeds in a Ziploc Bag
Ingenious gardeners have found ways to use Ziploc bags to grow seeds, coaxing them to germination within the transparent and airtight walls of the plastic bag. Teachers sometimes employ Ziploc bag projects in their classrooms, illustrating to children the germination process by growing seeds to move eventually into a container or the garden. Since seed types and needs vary, the process to use depends on the seed type and your ultimate goal. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Seeds and Soil
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Add 1 inch of moist potting soil to the bag.
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2
Add about six seeds to the soil and combine loosely.
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Store the bag in a dark location for one to three months. Depending on the type of seeds, they may need to be stored in the refrigerator or in a warm location. The seeds will begin to grow in the bag.
Peach Seeds Plus
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4
Crack the pit and remove the seed.
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Soak the seed in water for half an hour.
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Mix 1 part bleach to 10 parts water in a separate bowl.
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Remove the seed from the water and add to the bleach water solution for 10 minutes.
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Moisten a paper towel with water and place in the bottom of the Ziploc bag. The paper towel should be moist, not dripping wet. Squeeze out any excess water before adding to the bag.
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Add the seed and zip close the bag.
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Place in the refrigerator. It will take from one to three months for the seed to sprout and grow. Instead of a peach pit, try with other types of seeds, and skip steps 1 through 4.
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Plant the sprouted seed in a moist potting soil.
Mini-Terrarium
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Add 2 inches of moist potting soil to a Ziploc bag.
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Plant seeds, such as herb seeds, in the soil.
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Seal the bag and place it near a sunny window. When sealing the bag, keep air inside the bag so that it puffs up, creating a terrarium-like container.
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