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EGG CARTON PLANTER

This project needs to be started 2 – 3 weeks before Mother’s day

MATERIAL

Foam egg cartons

Potting soil

Dwarf flower or vegetable seeds

Water

Plastic Wrap

Twine/Yarn

TIME

Under 1 hour

MATERIAL

Instruct students to

Cut the egg carton in half.  Save the top of the carton for a drain pan.

Cut cup section into 6 – 2 or 3 - 4 piece sections and share with classmate.

Push a pencil hole in the bottom of each egg cup so the water will be able to drain.

Push a small pencil hole in the topsides of the egg carton to thread length through. 

Fill each cup ½ full with potting soil.

Drop a few seed into each cup.

Fill the cups full with potting soil.  

Place the egg carton sections on the egg carton top

Pour a little water into each egg cup.

Cover the egg carton with plastic wrap. 

Poke a few holes in the plastic wrap so air can get in.

Place the egg carton tray in a sunny location.

When the seeds begin to sprout remove the plastic wrap. 

Water as needed and keep the tray in your sunny spot until time to take home. 

Attach length.

Encourage students to replant when they get home with it.