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 09/11/2006 09:21:31 PM · #1
I'm doing sort of a sci. fair project comparing how well a flower grows under different environmental and nutritional conditions. What would be a plant (not necessarily a flower) that's small, easy to tend to, and grows rapidly? I just need something convenient to use for the experiment.
Thanks!
 09/11/2006 09:22:42 PM · #2
Beans
 09/11/2006 09:23:29 PM · #3
corn
 09/11/2006 09:25:51 PM · #4
Radishes germinate and mature very quickly (30 days til maturity).
Stringbeans take longer to mature, but you might get effects on the seedlings. Good luck :)
 09/11/2006 09:26:59 PM · #5
Yes.

I would choose something that is recognizable by most people, pretty (it does make a difference in the presentation), and something that grows fast like the radish that has already been suggested.

My primary business is tropical plants, trees, and palms. I can't think of anything in these categories that fit my descriptions above. Besides, you might not find them where you are. Instead, try going to a garden center like Home Depot or KMart and get some seeds of recognizable flowers that the packaging say grow fast. Try a couple of types for each of you experiments variable and controls and then use only the one that best illustrates the differences.

Good luck.

Message edited by author 2006-09-11 21:34:12.
 09/11/2006 10:01:30 PM · #6
One thing to watch out for is that not all plants which grow quickly have seeds which germinate quickly -- read the label.

As mentioned, mung beans ("bean sprouts") will germinate in a day and will grow into recognizable forms in 2-4 days.
 09/11/2006 10:03:40 PM · #7
Watermelon
 09/11/2006 10:04:51 PM · #8
Originally posted by GeneralE:
As mentioned, mung beans ("bean sprouts") will germinate in a day and will grow into recognizable forms in 2-4 days.


and they are a fabulous food product - so healthy for you..you could eat them when you are done!
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