Horticulture · Foundation
Test a seed batch
Find out how many seeds are ready to grow.
5–10 days · Measure viability before planting
Foundation activity: no prerequisite.
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Horticulture · Applied
Build a germination protocol
Use your viability result to raise consistent seedlings.
7–14 days · Control growing conditions
Builds on: Test a seed batch.
Read activityHorticulture · Mastery
Master a seedling light plan
Turn two earlier experiments into a growing plan.
5–7 days · Diagnose and adjust early growth
Builds on: Build a germination protocol.
Read activityRenewable energy · Foundation
Catch the sun
Turn sunlight into a measurable discovery.
30–45 minutes · Measure solar heat
Foundation activity: no prerequisite.
Read activityRenewable energy · Applied
Hold the heat
Keep captured solar heat from escaping.
45–60 minutes · Compare heat retention
Builds on: Catch the sun.
Read activityRenewable energy · Mastery
Master a solar site audit
Map where useful sunlight lasts.
2 days · Choose and defend an energy site
Builds on: Hold the heat.
Read activityWater science · Foundation
The wick effect
Make water move against gravity.
20–30 minutes · Measure capillary movement
Foundation activity: no prerequisite.
Read activityWater science · Applied
Build a wick planter
Turn capillary action into steady irrigation.
2–3 days · Apply capillary watering
Builds on: The wick effect.
Read activityWater science · Mastery
Master the irrigation balance
Compare two wick designs and set a watering rule.
2–3 days · Tune water delivery to demand
Builds on: Build a wick planter.
Read activityAgriculture · Foundation
Read how soil drains
Compare how two soils accept water.
30–45 minutes · Measure infiltration
Foundation activity: no prerequisite.
Read activityAgriculture · Applied
Soil under cover
Use your soil reading to conserve water.
2–3 days · Reduce evaporation with cover
Builds on: Read how soil drains.
Read activityAgriculture · Mastery
Master a soil protection plan
Test how surface cover protects soil.
45–60 minutes · Control runoff and erosion
Builds on: Soil under cover.
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