Sprout a Corn Cob

This sprouting activity is great because it is quick and the corn sprouts grow very tall, both of which will keep the attention of your little ones!

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Growing your own veggies can be so rewarding for kids and it is a great sensory activity for toddlers too. Research shows that kids are more likely to try new veggies if they know they have grown them themselves!

You can often find dry corn cobs at garden or hardware stores (it is used for feed for wild animals). You can also find decorative Indian or ornamental corn at farmers markets and grocery stores during the fall season. 

Dry corn cob kernels are corn seeds! Corn is actually a type of grass that has been cultivated over the course of thousands of years to resemble today's modern corn. Notice that the corn sprouts look just like grass!

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How to Sprout a Corn Cob

Author: Veggie Buds Club

This sprouting activity is great because it is quick and the corn sprouts grow very tall, both of which will keep the attention of your little ones!

Ingredients

• Dry Corn Cob

Instructions

1. Fill a dish with 1 inch of water and place the corn cob in the water.
2. Place in a sunny spot and then admire your corn as it grows!
3. Within a few days you will begin to see the shoots sprout upwards, you will also see the roots grow in the water.
4. Add more water as it is absorbed by the corn, sprouts will take about 2 weeks to grow.
5. Pour the water out and refill with fresh water if it gets a little stinky.

Notes:

This is simply a fun growing activity! We do not recommend eating the corn sprouts.

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