It’s all trial and error.🎄Growing a chia christmas tree, DAY 3🎄

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[@killerslowpoke]

They probably need a textured surface to grow on, the paper towel should help! If you're not worried about "ruining" them though then you could (wet) sand then with coarse sandpaper to avoid any paper towel related mishaps

[@ARcinder]

A lot of people recommended sanding the surface, including me, I don't think she reads these comments.

[@killerslowpoke]

@@ARcinder she comments occasionally and even pinned/❤️'d some in this comment section...she IS a grown ass woman with real world responsibilities, it's understandable if she doesn't reply to even a fraction of the 100+ comments lmao

[@sheilahall9060]

I was going to say the same thing. Use a nail file to make it easier use an electric file.

[@BBB-to4cc]

Was looking for this comment bc I saw it on an earlier video, hell yes!!

[@BMass83]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. When you got a Chia Pet it was a terra cotta “pot.” It was porous and rough

[@BrandyLee01]

I would have sanded the wooden one so the seeds had something to grip onto

[@thatonecatfli]

That's what I thought

[@j3licat]

Same

[@BobRossCat]

I thought that too :D

[@OoohUSuk]

She might be able to sand the glass too.

[@KatieCottingham]

​@@OoohUSuk That would create glass dust and even a small amount cab cause silicosis that isn't detected until years later. Unless you know how to wet sand and control the glass dust, and explain that in every suggestion to others, it's best to leave that to people who have been through training on glass coldworking safety.

[@renatoperico8164]

I cant 👹WAIT👹

[@bvnnysoo]

PLZ I WAS WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO NOTICE😭

[@xplr4life777]

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO NOTICED😭😭💀💀

[@Lvcif3r14]

She burped well saying wait 💀

[@krystalchaisson3847]

@@Lvcif3r14 wait WHAAAAAA I DIDNT EVEN STICK🤣 AROUND TILL THE ENF

[@Lvcif3r14]

@@krystalchaisson3847 ik 😂

[@woofexe4050]

Good idea with the paper towel! Hope it grows for you and have a merry Christmas!

[@MizFrost]

Chia pets are unglazed terra-cotta. It's porous and absorbent.

[@dandersonanza]

If memory serves, the secret sauce to Chia Pets from the early 90s was that the pets were made from terra-cotta. Your efforts with a paper towel seem the closest so far to mimicking a naturally porous surface, but I worry it will hold water a little too close to the seeds and still encourage mold. Good luck!

[@Nancy_Amy]

Ch chi chia!

[@lolli2943]

I’m sure they have some sort of terracotta paint spray that would work… this way make no sense

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

The original ORIGINAL chia pets were actually basically just socks filled with chia seeds. They changed them to terra cotta after the socks kept growing mold and making people sick.

[@kevinmoore4355]

Omg I love your voice it's the beat part if the day🤗

[@arsonsnail]

i can't WAIT 👹

[@hightunnel2723]

There’s something so soothing about your voice. I love listening to your videos

[@donnakawana]

What you need to do is slightly sand everything with a rough grit sandpaper or fingernail file that will help usually the reason that chia seeds grow on the Chia things is because they're made of terracotta and you put water on the inside and chia seeds on the outside and they stick because it's terracotta .. what's special about terracotta is the porous surface that's all you need...

[@KatieCottingham]

Please don't sand a glass surface or suggest doing so without putting in the proper safety information. Silicosis affects animals as well as humans and you don't want someone losing their best friend to a lung tumor caused by a lack of knowledge of glass dust safety.

[@gkw6648]

🎉CONGRATS ON 400K SUBSCRIBERS!🎉

[@Crankwiley]

I love everything about you. Your voice, your face, your vibe - it all is just so comforting and makes it very easy to watch your content although the content is enough

[@elizabethariyan8258]

Hi! If they start to mold, a tip for text time is sprinkling some cinnamon beneath or on top of the seeds! Not 100% sure, but it’s worth a try

[@horacerico9889]

I watched this at 3am in the morning. Tell me I wasnt the only one who heard the “I CAN’T WAIT 👹👹👹” 😂😂😂

[@seriouslyreally5413]

The seeds won't sprout on a slick surfaces. The "Chia Pets" work because the seeds grow on terracotta figurines. Because the terracotta is given a textured surface to apply the seeds to and the terracotta is porous, it retains moisture while having something for the roots to grab onto. Try wrapping it with a cotton cheesecloth cover and once you paint the seeds on, you must keep it damp at all times until the chia has sprouted. That means spritzing with water several times a day. The paper towel will fail when it gets soggy and likely tear apart. And the tape won't stick once its wet.🙄

[@aiswaryaramesh8287]

That's why "you should never give up" ☺️

[@nifflinNiffler]

Trusting the algorithm to bring me back 😌

[@abadgurl2010]

Same

[@nancyrivers2012]

Your voice is so soothing to listen to lol

[@iamjmunroe]

This is awesome! You’re always giving me fancy ideas to do around the house.

[@stuckbiscuit3796]

Try getting one that feels more like cement or terracotta! Holds moisture and texture grips seeds, also if you haven't, try germinating them a bit first maybe? Or apply them on a paper towel then (kinda like paper mache) apply the paper towel to the wood trees ^-^ good luck!!!

[@isabella1879]

You have a beautiful voice

[@HackTrixz]

Omg your voice aaaaaaaaaa it's amazing lol

[@wensong4094]

I like the way she was holding the tree

[@scarlettnightstar3453]

Taking a rough sanding paper to the tree will give it texture which will let the chia seeds stick easier

[@emmazaragoza9530]

You’re like really pretty

[@growithjessie]

Aww thank you!🥹

[@MachoMandem]

Scuff the surface and add some flour to your seed mix to make it possibly cling a bit better

[@donnakawana]

She could actually mix it with... It grows in a bog ding dang I can not think of the name but I can see it in me head... Lol!! Don't get old✌🏼💗😊🎄

[@lanlan3420]

The spruce features are really effective

[@istalonhere]

Try to sand down if it's made from porcelain or if it's plastic just make it a rough surface so the Chia seeds have groozing gaps to kind of suction to with the moisture and then by the time it's dried it I'll be hard and crispy and won't have to worry about it falling off and that way you can get a much thinner preventing mold

[@Cozyday3]

I love how soft your voice is at the start, then at the end your like, “I’m gonna drown them with water, I can’t WAIT👹”

[@coolinwithlaura4114]

Just a thought try using sandpaper and roughing the outside of the Christmas tree before applying your seeds

[@yin138]

She so pretty🤧

[@angelmeyer4336]

I did mine with a wax Christmas tree and it worked really well, make sure they aren't in a wet consistency, i make the like a playdoe type consistency hope that helped 😊

[@johntodd1998]

Try to people. And the glue on to Jim's it'd be so good 😊😊

[@irresponsiblydosed1160]

Its the glaze on the pottery. Scrap that off & success! U will.🤘😃🤘

[@dinonuggies145]

Your really pretty

[@the.m00n.is.missing]

“I can’t 👹WAIT👹” 😭💀

[@lizzytheowl577]

Honestly your best bet might be getting several terracotta pots, stacking them like a stree, scoring them so the seeds have something they can get a grip on, and watering that.

[@callmehnima9715]

I know I’m late but try wrapping it in Saran wrap it will cause more humidity which will make it grow!

[@samanthawinchester2994]

You need to sand the glass lightly with sandpaper to make it more grippy for the seed mix. Good luck!!

[@stanleyofpasswall7652]

Use a very coarse grit sandpaper to put some texture on the Christmas trees

[@NancyBayyoud]

The amount of dedication though

[@colesanass6573]

I think they need a more rough surface to cling onto try sanding the plastic tree with some medium grit sandpaper maybe?

[@katsnboots4709]

Spray the trees with a grit something. It needs grip!! And think think seed layers like you said before

[@animepizzarolls7831]

If you sandpaper them it should work … it keeps slipping cause it’s a smooth surface and it needs something to grip onto

[@tacobaco5368]

If you sprinkle cinnimon on the seeds, it should stop any mold from growing!

[@mouse3733]

On the wood one you could just sand it down so the chia seeds have something their roots can stick to

[@suie_friend2777]

Use sand paper and sand the surface so it has little grooves that the roots can latch on to

[@soushankumar6842]

The burp at the end had me rolling 😂😂😂

[@growithjessie]

😂😂😂 sometimes i sit there ROLLING from rewatching vids LMAO

[@paintediva]

Try using wood and use a large grit sand paper to give it a lil texture.

[@MysticMoog]

Take sandpaper to it, the glaze is preventing it from growing. It needs a porous surface which is why they use unglazed pot like material.

[@KawaiiMariaZomb13]

Use sand paper, make as many rough marks in that very smooth plastic tree, and it’ll stick soooooo much better.

[@rutujabhoi772]

probably would work best if using moss/green sponge piece they use to place flowers in bouquets, even easy to carve in tree shape, will retain seeds in place and after few days you will have actual microgreen chia christmas tree 😁

[@bitterrsweet1616]

you could get sanding paper and sand down the smooth surface, they'll probably stick better that way

[@Beyond_dorky]

I would have wrapped twine or yarn around them using hot glue to secure it. And that way there's grooves and the pores in the line that would help it stick. Hope this helps someone! Cute idea 💡 😍

[@garrettmease3149]

What a plant ma 😍

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

If the trees base is plastic you may want to try adding texture to it. A good way to do this is using a hot needle or even better a soldering iron. Melt a bunch of spots in it to creat texture.

[@summergratias5133]

Sand the smooth surfaces with sand paper to give some texture for the seeds to cling to.

[@peaslice2]

The best way to promote chia growth is keeping them in a dark warm place around 70 degrees and every couple of hours to mist them, alot of water can also cuase mold but if it's dry it will crust off the tree

[@Jinxy23]

Maybe try sandpapering the surface so the seeds have something to hang on to. It’s the only thing I can think of sorry if it not helpful.

[@IronMaidenGS]

Good luck Jessie

[@tw0060]

U can lightly sand both the trees to give the seeds more grip for the glass one get a less coarse sand paper tho cuz you could risk breaking it

[@kurmitoki6242]

I love chia

[@lumi4958]

Sand the surface lightly to make it less slippery

[@christinelint6618]

Scuff it up the paint is what is making it slide down. Or get something that is porous like terra-cotta. If you can find a terra-cotta Christmas tree with no paint on it that would be perfect!!! Hope this helps!! Good luck and happy holidays!! 🎄❄️🎅🎁

[@nikkic3958]

Lol it gave me The House Bunny vibes whenever in the last part of the vid you said *”i can’t WAIT”* Lol remember in the movie when she does her voice like that because that’s how she remembers peoples names Lol

[@aliciarodriguez4270]

You should get sandpaper and sand the gloss off so it can hold it better in place

[@april_beatrix2828]

You should get like a nail file or something and roughen the surface up it might make it stick better

[@pkdiealationzcc]

Wouldn't doubt if somebody already suggested it - but try scuffing it with sandpaper, first. ..Should help the seeds adhere better than to a completely smooth surface.

[@rinanimo]

Dont use the tape underneath just wet the papertowls and place on top and mold it to the object let it dry and it will form better than just spray the paper and roll the object in the seeds and than just keep spraying. I never done this but i feel like this technique would work because your keeping it dry.

[@janethannam2766]

If you do thins again find something that is not glazed . They need some texture and moisture to sprout and red ware ( like a flower pot ) is the best but you could get a kilnfired tree at a ceramics or DIY shop . And plant it earlier so you will have the time to see it get green . And once you have all the seeds... on and ready sprinkle the whole thing with cinnamon. This will help it not mold .

[@sashimi8187]

You could also sandpaper the plastic tree so that the seeds dont slide

[@skullrose8985]

Maybe a terracotta surface would be better..I love your video's & love your honesty..Thankyou so much. By the way i love your voice,it's so relaxing. Can't wait to see your results with this way of doing it now..GOODLUCK 🌱🌱💜💜

[@rayhannahbrown6512]

The surface needs to be porous for the seeds to root. Chia actually uses clay objects. You can keep putting it on glass if you want, but as soon as the tape gets too wet, the whole thing will just fall off. Look for clay trees or make some. 👍🏼

[@rayhannahbrown6512]

Or maybe get some craft clay and use the shape of those as a mold 🤔

[@fatinafouzia7482]

I really liked your necklace it's looking good on you,or may be you are damn cute that's why all things looked gorgeous on you😘😘

[@simplysarahorganizedesign938]

Porous surface like the base chia pets are sold with. Non glazed ceramic so the water can seep through to feed the seeds

[@fusweet8662]

try to use a pot (made by soil ) that looks like trees so you can grow without mold

[@chubbygardengnome]

Works best if you rough up the surface with sand paper

[@Honeybee-eg5km]

Try wet sanding it down, it’ll rough up the surface and make it easier for the seeds to stick

[@connormurphy3085]

you could always rough up the surface of the glass with some 100 grit sand paper to give it something to grip to

[@koreijoegaomasen9813]

U could always sand the surface.. should help with it being able to stick

[@stopit4uca]

Get some water orbs and some toilet paper and blend it in a blender with water and then add your chia seeds let them soak overnight it will make a paste then add it. It will be like moist paper mache to avoid molding add a little bit of peroxide to the water that you're spritzing on them

[@Sammie.jo.]

You need to paint it with a primer and sand it or just sand it. You need texture for it to grab on too. Maybe even paper mache but with just water some tissue do it can root

[@meganking3762]

Grow the chia seeds in a fodder like setup. The root beds can then be cut and pinned to the tree like a rug.

[@Preppybarbie_.]

Okay the mold is actually a very good sign that they are growing good just take it off and you will be fine. i experimented growing basil and imagined if an animal came and ate half of it and if it wasn’t in its normal temputures it got shocked the next day but it was fine but mold is very good.

[@zoeeeee754]

You need to make the Chia seeds less wet they will stick better

[@missaniebananie6473]

I would use a fine grit sand paper next time! But whatever works

[@SusanDeLaCruz-f7v]

Clay is more porous material maybe even a cement tree would definitely work better probably would make an indent on your floor but would work best I think

[@KCsFunHouse]

I feel like her voice would go great as a teacher, or someone that works with animals. It’s very soothing is what I mean.

[@Argom42]

psst...try making an upside down terracotta pot "tree" let the seeds soak until they get to the gel stage, then slather them on. spritz em once every couple days and youre good.

[@theweekendwarrior6355]

No idea if it would work. But if one is plastic I'd hit it with like 60-100 grit sand paper and give it some texture for the seeds to attach to.

[@sunflowerhoney7114]

You should sand it a little so they have something to hold to 🥰

[@aysamcmillan8035]

You should try sanding the tree!

[@littlezini10]

I think I’m going to do this next year for my cats!

[@MattFromHawaii]

I think if you used glue maybe? That way it would create the texture and let some of the color go through it too? Ir if you did another glue, and also get something sharp, I'd say fork but idk how well it would theoretically work, and then see if you could make the holes and try then 🤷‍♂️

[@S-a-i.]

You can paint the trees to get rid of the smooth surface terracotta them

[@mithrarin4286]

For mold you can use watered down hydrogen peroxide (1-3 ratio) i spray my greens with it

[@lizamay722]

Good luck, I think it'll work better if not all the way

[@joshsmith6604]

Scratch up the trees with sand paper so there are grooves for the seeds to sit.

[@andersonzimmer]

Try sanding the trees, the surface is very smooth so the seeds wont adhere

[@pasion4perfection7]

More is a good sign that it could have good moisture because I grew myself a cheetah plant in coconut substrate and they're began to grow mold then it's sprouted as high as two toothpicks

[@greenquartz]

What about trying florists foam? It can be carved and shaped and they hold water. 🤷‍♀️