CitySprouts' Growing from Groceries, Part 1:
In this video, Mr. G shows how to prepare seeds for growing from three different fruits: a mango, an avocado, and a lemon.
Materials needed:
- Paper towels
- Fruit (preferably a mango, avocado, and/or a lemon)
- A helpful adult with a knife
- Access to a sink
CitySprouts' Growing from Groceries, Part 2:
In this video, Mr. G shows how to sprout the dried and prepared seeds from Growing from Groceries, Part 1.
Materials needed:
- Glass jars
- Prepared seeds (from Growing from Groceries, part 1)
- A helpful adult with a knife
- Water
- Toothpicks
- Ziplock bag
- Paper towels
Gardening Journal (pdf)
After you have set up your seeds to sprout, record what you did and your observations in your Gardening Journal
This activity supports the practice of these STEAM Habits of Mind: Engage & persist, observe, reflect, stretch & explore.