An Appetizer for Astronauts Kit* or: Per Student • Microgreen seeds • Planting container (with holes) • Nesting container(1020 flat, baking sheet or a container without holes) • Soil • Water • An Appetizer for Astronauts worksheet • Growing Microgreens PowerPoint • Steps to Growing Microgreens worksheet (optional)

[…] for? c. How do you grow microgreens? Part 3: Growing Microgreens! Teacher Preparation: fill a growing flat or tray with water to allow students to moisten the soil with. 1. Explain to students that they will be growing microgreens and will have the opportunity to taste them when they are ready to harvest. 2. […]

[…] are microgreens? b. How are microgreens harvested? Activity 3: Mighty Microgreens Teacher Preparation: fill a growing flat or tray with water to allow students to moisten the soil with. 1. Explain to students that they will be growing some microgreens of their own and will get the opportunity to taste them when they are […]

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[…] of how the actual crops benefit each other include the corn providing a trellis or pole for the bean to climb. The bean provides nitrogen to the soil to help the corn grow. The squash prevents weeds from growing and deters pests. Part 3: Planting a Three Sisters Garden Allow students the opportunity to […]

[…] balls should stay moist through germination. If one or more appear dry you can add a little water with an eyedropper or spray bottle. Germinated seeds can be transplanted in 1-2 weeks. Cut the tip off each finger and pull out the germinated seeds (cotton ball and all), and transplant into a container with soil.

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