How Do You Grow Seedlings In Eggshells?
An eggshell is just the right size for starting new seedlings. And kids love the novelty of “hatching” their very own plants. Read the information on the seed packet. It will tell you when to start your seeds and what they need in the way of soil and air temperature, humidity, light and any special preplanting treatment. Fill each shell with sterile seed-starting medium and press in one or two seeds to the depth recommended on the seed packet. Water with a misting spray bottle, set the eggs (in an egg carton) inside a seed flat or a shallow box, and place a thin pane of glass or clear plastic on top. Keep the growing medium evenly moist, but don’t allow it to become waterlogged. Keep the box in a spot where you can provide the soil and air temperatures and the amount of light recommended on your seed packet. Make up for any deficiency of sunlight by placing fluorescent lights about 6 inches above the flat. Keep the lights on around the clock until the seeds germinate. Watch for signs o
