Flower Buds

Following their root initials post, here are more updates from MK# 18, 19 & 20:

They've spotted some flower buds! 

Plant of MK#18:

Plant of MK#19:

Plant of MK#20: 

So, despite the root initials and over watering, our plants are still growing. This is what they look like today (taken this morning, June 27):

THANKS FOR SHARING MK#18, 19 & 20!!

We want to hear from more of you. Plant judging is coming up soon, so keep the updates coming!!


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Update: Root Initials

Here is a Spring Sprout update from MK#18 & 19:

With His grace and mercy, our plants have been doing great! However, we noticed that some of our plants were growing white bumps on the lower part of their stem. We wondered what they were and after some research we learned that these white bumps are called 'root initials'. 

Here is a picture of the root initials on MK#18's plant:

And this is a picture of MK#19's plant:

Apparently, these root initials are a sign of stress. And according to an article we read online, one of the reasons that may cause stress is over watering. This is definitely the case with 3 yr old MK# 18 who is constantly watering the plants because, "they're always thirsty".


From what we read, these bumps are not harmful and will actually take root if they come in contact with soil. If you're interested, you can read more about root initials here.

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Update from MK# 18, 19 & 20

MK# 13 must have encouraged MK# 18, 19 & 20 to share their plants progress. Thanks for that!

Mommy says:
Here is a picture of our plants before transplanting them outdoors:

They so desperately needed a different container. Our biodegradable pots were developing fungus on the sides and we were worried that it would affect the growth of our plants. Add to that, we could see roots coming through the bottom and sides of the pots. This was a clear sign that they needed more space to grow.
Overall, the plants looked unhealthy with purple stems and the same purple-ish colour under its leaves. The leaves, if you can tell from the picture, looked as though they were wilting. 


When it was time to transplant them, we put them into bigger plant pots with more space and soil. 


Here is what they look like today. (This picture was taken this morning, June 17)

THANKS FOR SHARING MK# 18, 19 & 20!!!

We want to hear from more of you! Keep the updates coming in!

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Tomato Plants Outside!

How are all your plants coming along!? We'd love to hear from you. 

Check out pictures from MK#13 who successfully transplanted their plants outside! 

The pine cones add a nice 'outdoorsy' touch! ~ Nice one!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!


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Repotting your tomato plants

It's been quiet around here recently. Hopefully you've been enjoying the nice weather we've been blessed with after the bouts of rain! 


This post may be long overdue for some, but we wanted to provide a few resources on repotting your plants.

Here are a few links some of you may find helpful:

Repotting tomato plant seedlings

Informative post (with pictures) on how to repot tomato seedlings

Tomato plant triplets

Remember to keep us updated with your plants progress. 

Send us your updates with pictures and we'll post them up on the blog.

We hope you're all enjoying your planting adventure!

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Where's the sun!

A whole week of Rain !

MK # 57 was getting worried with constant rainy days just like many of us!


See what they have to share:

MK# 57 says:

Finally! We too, where getting a little worried about whether the baby seeds were getting enough sun with all this gloomy, rainy days :) However, there is hope after all alhamdulilah.

 

We had fun watching them grow and look forward to seeing more of everyone else's.

  

Aawww MK # 57 took a picture of their kit before planting. That's so cute !

Mashallah looks good!

Update MK # 3 & 4

MK # 3 and 4 reporting again:


We are so excited!  Subhanallah, the greenhouse idea is working.  Four more sprouts have emerged from MK# 3.  Hurray!  Also 2 more sprouts have surfaced from MK# 4!  It's amazing to see a plant sprout from such a tiny, barely visible seed!  Allah has the power to do anything.  Six plants just grew overnight.  What a wonderful surprise in the morning! We can't wait for the other seeds to sprout, inshallah.

LOVELY PICTURES ! :)

Homemade Greenhouse!

MK # 3 and 4 posted something really cool!



Read on......

Just as soon as we were losing hope, we discovered a tiny sprout surfacing of MK# 4.  Subhanallah, we all got soooo excited. 

Previously, we had just planted the seeds and left them by the window.  We watered them everyday and recorded our observations (no much, however :(  ).  Then we realized it was too cold by the window and the water was drying up too quickly.  So, we decided to convert our regular pots into mini individual greenhouses by covering each pot with a clear Dixie Cup.  And voila!  The soil remained moist and the  environment inside probably became warmer...becoming more ideal for the seeds to sprout.  With a new sense of hope, we are hanging in there and "rooting" for the remaining seeds to sprout (pun intended!  lol).

Here are 2 pictures we would like to share!

RCHE TEAM: Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your cool idea!

Wonderful News!

MK # 47 shared their awesome sprouts!

All 6 seeds sprouted Subhanallah!

Anyone else out there wants to share there pictures!

Catching up!

MK # 49, 50 and 51 sharing their picture said:

Here are ours....MK#49 started two days late but catching up very quickly. Happy sprouting to all.... 

Looks GOOD!

Waiting for last one! MK # 65,66,70,71

Sprouting Egg Carton Garden

According to MK # 65, 66, 70 and 71:

We missed checking our plants on day 8. On day 9 we were very pleased to see all their pots sprouting accept for one. 

Infact MK # 65 even had all three seeds sprouting in one pot ! We surely have a happy sprouter there. :)

MK # 70 who is the youngest sprouter among the four of us, has a tiny sprout in one. Though MK # 70 is only 3 years old, still says, "I want to win!" and is anxiously waiting for more seeds to sprout.  

aaaaaawwwww!!!

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Me too! MK # 12

MK # 12 says:

Here is our update.  We had growth beginning on the 5th day and today, the 9th day, we have 1 pot with three stalks and 1 pot with 1 stalk.  We watered them from the top, but from a spray bottle so that it was gentle.

Congratulations !

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Late, yet Sprouting ! MK # 13

It's All About the Care

MK # 13 proved that having the seeds sprout is all about care and the proper environment and not just planting on the right date. 


MK # 13 planted a day late but saw their first sprouts on the 6th day!

Congratulations ! 


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Sprouting with Fertilizers MK 3 27,28

Learning About Fertilizers

MK # 27 and 28 have experience with different fertilizers and they included it in their sprouting contest.

Here's what they had to share:

Day 1

The kids planted their seeds and fertilized each of their plants with two different types of fertilizer.  The plants (plant 1)with the numbered markers were fertilized with a natural kelp (seaweed fertilizer) and the plants without the number markers were fertilized with an organic fish emulsion (we will call these plant 2 insha'allah).

They have been lightly watering the plants everyday just to keep the soil moist.

  

Day 5

The plants were placed by the window under a ceiling vent with indirect sunlight.  The plants didn't sprout until day 5 and measured a 1/2 cm in height.

Day 8 

The plants had grown significantly and #28 (plant 1) still has only one sprout, but is the largest at 3 1/2 cm (this is the one fertilized with kelp) and plant 2 has two sprouts, the tallest of which is 2 1/2 cm (this is the one fertilized with the fish emulsion).  Also on day 8, #27 had also seen a large spurt in growth.  Plant 1 has two sprouts, and the tallest measures 2 1/2 cm and plant 2 also has two sprouts that appear very healthy and strong and the tallest of which is 3cm.

The kids were so excited this morning to see how much their plants had grown in a short period.  Insha'allah they will continue to monitor the growth and report back.

Jazaki'allahu khayran for this fun and educational contest!

RCHE Spring Sprout team:


Wa Iyyakum. It's our pleasure.  We are very happy to know that your are are enjoying the contest. Thank you for sharing your findings as many will benefit from your experience.

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Seeds Planted MK # 25,26

Sharing our Picture

EXCITED!!!

MK # 25, 26

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First Sprouts Already! MK # 18,19,20

Find out what

 MK # 18, MK #19 and MK #20

did?

Read below.......

Mother of MK # 18, MK #19 and MK #20 sent the following picture and wrote:

This was taken on the first day of planting. mk# 18, mk #19 and mk #20 have just finished planting their seeds. I placed the plant pots in a loaf pan and my little sprouters watered the seeds from the bottom (pouring water into the pan and not directly on top of the soil). I then covered the pan with cling wrap and put it on top of the fridge. This was done to give the seeds the warmth and humidity they needed to soften and crack open. 

Everyone is super excited! 

4 days later!

Here is a picture of our plant pots on day 4. As you can see, our seeds have sprouted and we see tiny seedlings growing! yay!

I forgot to put the white sticks into the pots, so from left to right you will see the plant pots of mk # 20, mk # 19 and mk # 18.

GREAT JOB MK # 18, MK #19 and MK #20!

Looks like many of us will be covering ours with cling wrap too now!

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Egg Carton Garden

With all the anticipation and excitement for planting day, here we have our 1st set of pictures shared by:

MK # 65, MK # 66, MK # 70 & MK # 71

They say they got their inspiration from here.


They took an 18 egg carton and revamped it into their Tomato Seed garden. See for yourself step by step.

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