Once you remove the seed from the shell, it will look like below.
Nature is so beautiful, it provides an additional cover for the seed within the shell. See the image below.
You can take the seed extracted and place it in a paper towel.
Wrap it as shown below. Make sure you can see the seed from the opposite ends like shown below. Do not seal these corners. It is through these 2 vents that the roots and stem will come out.
Sprinkle water on either side of the bundle as shown in the image below. After that place the wet bundle into a transparent plastic cover, blow air into it and tie the mouth. Place the bag in a place where it receives maximum sunlight. The bundle will absorb the sunlight and utilize the air within the bag and start growing.
All this I have shared above is what I did today. I followed the same procedure 2 weeks ago. Today I opened those bags and this is how it looked. I cannot express my joy in words looking at the sprouted saplings.
The only thing left to do is plant the sprouted sapling into a pot. You can buy commercial potting mix if required. I have my own compost which I prepare from our kitchen waste. I used the sand that was available in our own property and mixed compost in 1:1 ratio, meaning 50% compost and 50% sand. It looks as shown below.
@rainbowbala). He has been creating saplings at home and planting them in the outskirts on a regular basis. Also he has his own garden at home. He is very passionate about doing it. I am taking them as my role models for this initiative. I am so happy that I am able to make a positive impact, like them, to the environment in my own humble way. I hope this serves as an inspiration for many of you to experience this joy. Note: All photos taken are from my own camera. No infringement whatsoever. If this blog was helpful and a good read please let me know by commenting.
