Seeds and Seeds

Gram and pulses can be used for making sprouts.

Split moong dal is not used for sprouting because it will not show the formation of shoots.

Fenugreek also known as methi, is a small sized seed.

Nepenthes (also called pitcher plants) are also found in Australia.

Insectivorous plants trap insects and other animals to eat them. They are also called pitcher plants.

Nepenthe is a pitcher plant. It has a pitcher like shape and the mouth is covered by a leaf.

They are called insectivorous as they eat insects and other small animals.

Blowing removes the light seeds and the heavy seeds are left.

Banana is native to India along with mangoes and oranges.

Plants are stationary but seeds can move by wind, insects or by man from one place to another.

Tomato is native to South America.

The seeds of coriander are as a spice.

The seeds cannot be spread by piston.

Cabbage came from Europe.

In 1948, one day when he came back from a walk he found seeds sticking on him and his dog's fur had many tiny hooks. This gave him idea of making Velcro.

Different plants have different heights, it depends upon nature, soil, fertility, weather, etc.

Soil provides plants a proper support, nourishment and base.

Sprout is a young plant growth from a germinating seed or gram when soaked in water overnight.

Mustard (sarson) seed is the smallest seed.

We can measure the height with the help of thread and then the length covered by the thread is measured with the help of scale (in cm or meter).

These seeds are thrown out and spread in the air.

In 1948 George Mestral introduced the idea of Velcro with the help of seeds.

Seeds which can fly are called spores. They stick to the other plants and make them fertile.

The sprouting time of seeds may vary according to temperature and humidity of the weather.