Growing beansprouts now?

Farway

Furny wrote: »

Just Wondering what would be best for broad beans?. My 4yr old came back from school with 2 broad beans in a half pint plastic cup with a damp cloth in it for him to grow at home.
Thinking now that should the top of the cup be covered? or should i really put it in a jar as mentioned above or move it elsewhere?. We have put it in the windowsill but have had two really rainy days since & not much sun. He's eagerly watching them as school keep mentioning them to the them, any advice please!!as we want to try get it right!

No need to cover top, as long as the seed are damp they will grow

Sun is not really needed until they germinate, warmth is more important at the moment

Must they be grown on the damp cloth? They would be better in soil, but perhaps as for school he has to se the roots?

Furny

Thanks FARAWAY i have moved it out of the windowsill (felt the utility room where it is is too cold) & i have moved it somwhere warmer from your advice.Going to keep it in the pot for now so he can hopefullly see sprouts for school topic.