How to Plant Plants With Kool-Aid

Overview

A popular science fair experiment is that of giving plants different liquids and recording the results. Students at Bishop Dwenger High School grew soybean seeds with Kool-Aid and found that they grew slightly faster than those given just water, probably because of the sugar and nutrients in Kool-Aid. Kool-Aid contains sugar, fructose, citric acid, calcium phosphate and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Whether you're working on a science fair project, or you're just curious, choose a powdered mix with sugar added, rather than the unsweetened packets.

Step 1

Mix the Kool-Aid in a 2 quart pitcher according to package directions.

Step 2

Dig a hole with the trowel as deep and as wide as the plant's container.

Step 3

Squeeze the potted plant gently to release it from the container. Place your hand at the base of the pot and turn it upside down. Slowly remove the plant from its container.

Step 4

Set the plant in the hole so it sits level with the surrounding soil. Backfill the hole with soil and tamp down gently with your hands.

Step 5

Pour the Kool-Aid on the soil until the ground is evenly moist, but not soggy.