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Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 1
Learn about how seeds sprout into plants, and find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts without soil!
0:00 – Introduction
0:17 – What you need
0:45 – Explanation
2:54 – Safety
3:03 – Growing Bean Sprouts Setup 1
3:44 – Growing...
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Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 2
In this experiment, find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts in the dark, without soil!
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