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 Procedure & Materials  

PROCEDURE

1. l created 6 planters for the barley to grow in.

1. I filled the containers with soil to within an inch of of the top of the container.

2. I cut out burlap rounds to fit the container tops.

3. I removed the centers of the lids so that only the screw top remains,

4. I evenly spread 1 tablespoon of barley seed across the surface of the soil.

5. I filled the remaining inch of the container with soil.

6. I screwed the burlap and lid onto the top of the container.

2. I watered each container with 200 milliliters of water every night and measured and recorded any new growth.

Ziploc® Twist 'n Loc Container
Quantity: 6
Note: 32 ounce size

Hemp Burlap

Quantity: 3 sq. ft.

Note: 1/8 inch weave

Barley Seed

Quantity: many

Note: ____ row barley

X-Acto® Knife
Quantity: 1 
Note: Used for removing center of lids.
MATERIALS
Soil
Quantity: 5.6781 Liters
Note: The soil contains no additives .
Scissors
Quantity: 1
Note: Used for cutting out burlap covers.
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