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6. Cover with Plastic Wrap or Lid:
                6    .   C    o   v    e   r     w      i t  h       P   l a    s  t  i c     W         r  a    p       o   r    L    i  d   :





                 - Place plastic wrap or a transparent lid over the
                   -    P   l  a   c   e     p    l a    s  t  i c     w      r  a    p      o   r     a      t  r  a    n    s  p   a    r  e   n    t    l i  d      o   v    e   r     t h    e




                containers to create a greenhouse effect. This helps retain
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