How to Grow Asian Greens Seeds

Grow Asian greens in full sun or part shade with an even amount of light. Use rich compost and keep the soil moist. Spring is the best time to grow these plants before the weather gets hot. The seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks and the leaves are ready to pick within 30 days. This project takes four weeks to complete.

Materials Needed:

• couple of boxes
• garbage bags
• gravel
• potting soil

• Asian greens seeds of choice
• watering can
• clear polyethylene bag

1. Prepare boxes for planting.

Ask an adult to prepare a couple of boxes by putting in a garbage bag and punching holes through the bag and the base. Fill the boxes with a little gravel for drainage and then potting soil, leaving a space at the top. Moisten the soil.

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2. Make room for seeds.

Use a finger to make a 1/2-inch-deep trench across the box. This could be in a looped shape or in straight lines.

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3. Sow the seeds thinly into the trench.

Use a sprinkler watering can to water without disturbing the seeds. Cover the box with a clear polyethylene bag during germination.

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