Super Seeds
You needed two trays to grow microgreens. Why did you need both of these?
A tray with drainage holes to grow the microgreens and a water collection tray to catch the water
What is thinning out seedlings? Why would you need to do this?
Thinning out is removing crowded/extra seedlings from your garden or planting container. You might need to do this if too many seedlings grow in a garden space/container.
Why would scientists make a soil ribbon?
A soil ribbon helps scientists determine the texture of a soil sample. Knowing the soil's texture can help determine what will grow best in that soil.
What are pollinators?
Animals that move pollen from one plant to another
What is germination? Name two things that seeds need to germinate.
Germination - the growth of a seed into a young plant or seedling
Seeds typically need water, warmth (sun), nutrient-rich soil, air, and space to grow
How many hours of sunlight do veggies need each day to grow their best?
A) 6-8 hours
B) 1-2 hours
C) 10-12 hours
A) 6-8 hours
Soil contains 4 parts. What are they?
Weathered minerals
organic matter
water
air
True or False: Pollinators are important for agriculture.
True!
At what stage are microgreens harvested?
Just after the first leaves (cotyledons) have developed
Why do some plants need to grow in containers before being transplanted into the garden instead of starting in the garden as seeds?
Growing in containers protects the growing plants. It can help them stay warm enough to grow into seedlings.
Match these soil particles with their descriptions:
Sand, Silt, Clay:
A) Has a silky feel, similar to iron
B) Has a gritty texture and falls apart when squeezed into a ball
C) The smallest particle. It is sticky. Its color comes from iron
A - Silt
B- Sand
C- Clay
What's a way that humans can help pollinators?
Growing pollinator-friendly plants and gardens, providing water
You were instructed to water your microgreens one way before they sprouted and a different way after the seeds germinated. What were the two different ways? Why did you need to water the microgreens differently after they germinated?
Before germination - squirt with water bottle
After germination - water through bottom of tray
Watering from below the tray discourages diseases to develop in the soil.
Name an example of one of your plants that needed transplanting.
- beans
-tomatoes
-peppers
-eggplant
If your soil ribbon is very long, what type of soil particle does it mostly contain?
Clay
What percent of crop production requires pollination?
A) 10%
B) 50%
C) 35%
D) 85%
C) 35%
During the process of germination, a _____ begins to grow downwards, and a _____ begins to grow upwards.
Root grows downwards
shoot grows upwards
How much water do plants need each week? How can you test this?
About 1 inch.
You can test by sticking your finger in the ground to the first knuckle. If the dirt is moist, it probably doesn't need water. If the dirt is dry, you should water your plants.
Why are worms beneficial for the soil?
They help break down food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer that helps plants grow.
Bees and plants rely on each other for survival. How do they benefit each other?
Bees pollinate flowers- this helps plants reproduce.
Plants provide nectar for bees - bees use nectar as a food source.