With just a few simple steps and a little patience, you can turn peanuts into fresh green plant pots, bringing a feeling of relaxation and closeness to nature.
No need to go to a pet store, you can still easily have a beautiful and unique hydroponic plant pot that you grow yourself from a few peanut seeds. Without wasting time, money or care, hydroponic peanut plant pots will increase the aesthetics of your living space or workplace. Growing hydroponic ornamental plants from seeds at home is also an interesting and highly entertaining activity.
How to grow hydroponic ornamental plants from peanut seeds
To start the process of growing hydroponic ornamental plants from peanut seeds, you need to prepare the following ingredients and tools:
– Peanuts (groundnuts): You can buy raw peanuts at the market or supermarket. Be sure to choose seeds that are intact, with no signs of damage.
– Clean water: Water is an important factor in hydroponics. You can use tap water, but you should let the chlorine evaporate before using, or use filtered water to ensure safety for the plant.
– Plastic bottles or glass jars: You can reuse old plastic bottles or glass jars as growing tools. It is necessary to ensure that these tools are clean and free of residual chemicals.
– Plant stand: You can use foam or plastic mesh to create a stand to keep the peanuts from completely sinking into the water. The support needs to have openings for plant roots to grow and absorb water and nutrients.
– Hydroponic nutrient solution (optional): This solution provides adequate nutrients for plants to grow, available at bonsai stores. However, you can just use clean water and change the water regularly.
Choose quality, untreated peanut seeds to increase germination. (Photo: Toutiao)
First, you need to soak peanut seeds in water to stimulate the germination process. Soaking time is about 12-24 hours depending on environmental temperature. Soak in warm water (about 25-35°C) so that the seeds quickly absorb water and begin the germination process.
After soaking, take out the peanuts, rinse with clean water and incubate them to germinate faster. Place peanuts on a damp towel or wet paper, wrap and place in a warm place, away from direct sunlight. Every day, you need to check and spray more water if the towel is dry.
After about 3 – 4 days, when the peanut seeds sprout, take out the prepared plastic bottle, glass jar or plastic cup with a lid, cut the bottle or make a suitable stand to keep the peanut seeds from sinking. completely into the water. You can use a piece of foam or a plastic cap with small holes to hold the seeds, making sure the roots are in contact with the water and the stem protrudes above the water.
Check the sprouts, roots and water status regularly to ensure the plant is growing in the best conditions. (Photo: Toutiao)
Once the peanut seeds have sprouted and the roots have begun to develop, gently place the peanuts on a stand in a water bottle. Note that only the roots of the peanut are exposed to water, while the stems and sprouts should be kept on the surface.
Caring for hydroponic peanut plants
During the process of growing hydroponic ornamental plants from peanut seeds, you need to change the water regularly to ensure the water environment is always clean and the roots are always submerged. If using a hydroponic nutrient solution, you should change the water and add nutrient solution according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Peanuts need light to grow, so place the plant in a place with natural light but not too intense, avoid direct sunlight, which can cause the leaves to burn.
From time to time, you should check the tree roots. If the roots grow too much, you can prune them to help the plant absorb water and nutrients better. Plant roots in a hydroponic environment are often susceptible to rot if the water is not changed regularly, so regular checks are needed to ensure plants are growing in the best conditions.
When the plant absorbs enough nutrients, flowers will quickly appear, creating a beautiful and unique bonsai pot.
After successfully growing hydroponic ornamental plants from peanut seeds, place your results on your desk, bookshelf or window to create a fresh and green space.