by ZARABETH JACKSO » Sat, 01 Dec 2001 14:27:59
Hello,
I am not sure if this is the right place to post this but I was wondering if it is possible to re-plant a carrot that still has its top? Can it been done either in soil or in water? We are trying to conduct a third grade science experiment and were in need of some assistance.
Thanks in advance
Greg
by Jonathan Sach » Sun, 02 Dec 2001 00:01:36
As I recall, the carrot top will grow more greens if put in water, but
it won't regrow the root. There are lots of other plants that will
grow new roots in various ways.
I'd say that instead of fixating on carrots you should do some
research yourself, decide what you want the kids to learn, and choose
a plant that will demonstrate it.
Send email to jsachs177 at earthlink dot net.
by FarmerDi » Sun, 02 Dec 2001 01:46:26
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>Thanks in advance
>Greg
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by ZARABETH JACKSO » Mon, 03 Dec 2001 00:05:24
Thanks
> This is a classic kids' project from a generation or more ago. Maybe
> younger people aren't familiar with it. You can probably find lots of
> descriptions if you search the Web.
> As I recall, the carrot top will grow more greens if put in water, but
> it won't regrow the root. There are lots of other plants that will
> grow new roots in various ways.
> I'd say that instead of fixating on carrots you should do some
> research yourself, decide what you want the kids to learn, and choose
> a plant that will demonstrate it.
> Send email to jsachs177 at earthlink dot net.
by Stuar » Wed, 05 Dec 2001 14:13:38
You will find everything you could ever want to know about replanting carrots, parsnips, onions etc in any book on saving seeds.
Stuart
Hello,
I am not sure if this is the right place to post this but I was wondering if it is possible to re-plant a carrot that still has its top? Can it been done either in soil or in water? We are trying to conduct a third grade science experiment and were in need of some assistance.
Thanks in advance
Greg
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