Here we are, a week later. Well, actually its been 9 days since we first planted the specimens. This week we focused on the next step of the scientific process; collecting data to test the hpothesis. This week's data is informative, and suggests that the small pot without drainage probably wont make it.
Here's a picture of the basil plants.
Ok, so here's the data:
Plant A: is 3 inches tall, with 8 leaves and 1 full set.
Plant B: is 3 1/2 inches tall, with 21 leaves and 3 full sets.
Plant C: Sprout 1: is 2 1/4 inches tall, with 8 leaves and 1 full set.
Sprout 2: is 8 3/4 inches tall, with 46 leaves and 6 full sets.
It's time to harvest plant C!!! Yippee!!
Plant B's leaves are turning brown on the edges and a few have died off. It is still growing, but not very well.
Plant C hasn't grown much in height, but the leaves are sprouting like crazy.
Plant A isn't doing much.
From this first week we assume that the basil plants grow in spurts, either growing in height or producing leaves.
To keep the soil saturated, we have to water at least every other day. They remain in a south facing window 24 hours a day, and when it is warm we open the window for fresh air.
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