How to Grow Grass Seed With Paper Towels

Gardeners hoping to learn more about the germination speed of their newly laid lawns can set aside some extra grass seed and grow it with paper towels. Watching grass seed germinate and sprout on a paper towel can help give you an idea on how quickly the grass grows in ideal conditions. In addition, growing grass seeds with paper towels can be a great science project for children, who can check the seeds daily and learn about plant growth.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towel
• Sealing plastic bag
• Five to 10 grass seeds

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Instructions

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     Dampen a paper towel. Wring it out lightly to remove any excess moisture.

   • 2

     Place the wet paper towel inside a sealing plastic bag.

   • 3

     Set five to 10 grass seeds down on top of the damp paper towel. Seal the bag shut.

   • 4

     Put the sealed plastic bag in a sunny area. Avoid opening the bag, which can release the moisture inside and dry out the seeds and the paper towel.

   • 5

     Check the grass seed daily for signs of sprouting.