Wisconsin Fast Plants Kit Overview

Angela White from Carolina Biological Supply Company demonstrates how to use the Wisconsin Fast Plants Growth, Development, and Reproduction Classroom Kit. The video covers the planting process, including preparing the quad with potting soil and fertilizer, setting up the watering system, and ensuring proper lighting for plant growth. The tutorial provides detailed instructions to help educators successfully grow fast plants in a classroom setting. Additional resources are available on the Carolina website.

What is the primary purpose of the Wisconsin Fast Plants kit?

• To measure light intensity

• To test soil quality

• To provide a decorative plant for homes

• To grow plants quickly for classroom experiments

What should be done after placing a wick in each planting chamber?

• Fill the chamber with dry soil

• Place the chamber under direct sunlight

• Add water to the chamber

• Ensure the wick extends through the bottom hole

Why is it recommended to use the specific potting soil provided in the kit?

• It is rich in minerals and has fine grains

• It is cheaper than other soils

• It is easier to clean

• It changes color when wet

How many fertilizer pellets should be added to each chamber?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What is the purpose of the water mat in the watering system?

• To provide nutrients to the plants

• To keep the plants warm

• To absorb water from the tray and transfer it to the plants

• To prevent soil erosion

How should the planted quads be positioned on the water mat?

• Stacked on top of each other

• Randomly placed

• Placed upside down

• Firmly placed with wicks contacting the mat

Which lighting system is best for classrooms with limited space?

• Natural sunlight

• Individual plant light

• Plant light system

• Plant light house

How long should the lights remain on for the fast plants?

• 12 hours a day

• 16 hours a day

• 24 hours a day

• Only during the day

What should be done as the plants grow taller?

• Add more fertilizer

• Reduce the amount of water

• Adjust the lights upwards

• Move the lights closer to the plants

Where can you find more resources and products related to fast plants?

• At the local library

• On the Carolina Biological Supply website

• At a local plant nursery

• In gardening magazines