Plants: Grow a Carrot Top

Sometime, when you cut up some fresh carrots, try this activity.

Place the cut off carrot top on a small plate.  Pour some water on the plate.

Leave the plate in a warm, bright spot for a few weeks and observe - a new carrot starts to sprout!

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