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You're asking about the weight of 100 zaatar seeds
—to clarify, this refers to seeds of Origanum syriacum (commonly called zaatar, Syrian oregano, or wild marjoram), not the spice blend.

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From utahgardenseeds.com (via a product listing)

The packet labeled "Zaatar, Organic Sweet Marjoram Seed":
(100 seeds) lists the weight as 0.002.
Given typical formatting, this almost certainly means 0.002 ounces for 100 seeds.

Converting to grams:
0.002 ounces × 28.35 g/oz ≈ 0.057 grams for 100 seeds
> roughly 0.00057 g per seed.

From territorialseed.com (another supplier)

They state that there are approximately 4,600 seeds per gram.
That implies each seed weighs about 1 / 4,600 g +- 0.000217 grams per seed.
Multiply by 100 seeds: approximately 0.0217 grams for 100 seeds.

Conclusion

Manufacturer data (UtahSeeds) > ~0.057 g / 100 seeds

Seed-count estimate (Territorial Seed) →>~0.022 g / 100 seeds

These two figures differ by a factor of ~2.6. Variations are likely due to differences in seed batch size, moisture content, cultivar, or simply differing measurement methods.

Estimated Weight Range for 100 Zaatar Seeds

Lower bound: ~0.02 g

Upper bound: ~0.06 g

So, a reasonable estimate would be about :
0.02 to 0.06 grams per 100 seeds
with a midpoint roughly 0.04 g.

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The smallest container to grow zaatar

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Germination container – smallest practical size

Absolute minimum:

A 5–6 cm (2–2.5 inch) pot or a seedling cell tray.

Fill with well-draining seed-starting mix.

This can grow a clump from ~10–20 seeds.

Why not smaller?

Smaller than 5 cm dries out too fast and stresses seedlings.

Roots need some depth — at least 4–5 cm of soil.

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Seeds per container

Seeds are tiny and germinate unevenly, so sow 2–3× more seeds than you want plants.

Example: If you want 3–4 plants in a pot, sow ~10 seeds.

For a dense micro-greens style patch, sprinkle ~50 seeds in that 5 cm pot.

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Tip for success

1 - Surface sow — do not bury, just press gently into moist soil.

2 - Cover with a thin layer of vermiculite or fine sand.

3 - Keep soil moist but not soaked until germination (usually 7–14 days).

4 - After seedlings appear, thin to avoid overcrowding.

If you sow 10 seeds in that small pot, you'll probably have 6–8 seedlings come up (because not all germinate).
Once they have their first true leaves, you gently thin them so only 3–4 of the strongest plants remain.

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Quick guide to timing

1 - Germination → 7–14 days.

2 - Seedling stage → first 2 weeks after sprouting: keep in small pot or cell tray.

3 + Ready to transplant → around 4–6 weeks after sowing:

Height: 5–7 cm.

Stem feels firmer, not floppy.

Roots have begun to fill the pot but are not circling heavily

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Extra tip – Before moving them outside:

Harden them off for 4–7 days: put them outside for a few hours each day, gradually increasing time so they adapt to wind, sun, and temperature changes.

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In war conditions

Transplant them as soon as they are strong enough to survive handling,
even if they're smaller than ideal,
and plant them in many different small spots,
not all together.

That way:

If one place is destroyed, others survive.

You can use improvised containers (buckets, cans, bottles cut in half) to keep plants mobile.

Keep a few plants hidden in protected areas to save seeds for the next cycle.

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If you want a 1000×1000 PNG that summarizes the zaatar growing steps with numbers as text, I'd suggest 4 main drawings:
Pot + seeds → "1" (Sow 10–20 seeds in 5–6 cm pot)
Tiny sprouts → "2" (Keep moist until germination, 7–14 days)
Seedlings with scissors → "3" (Thin to 3–4 strongest plants)
Bigger seedlings being transplanted → "4" (Move at 5–7 cm, 2–3 true leaves)
If you also want the war-conditions tip, you could add a small extra frame with a bucket and hidden plant → "5" (Plant in different spots for safety).

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Given our earlier discussion, I'd suggest:
Small pot + seeds (number "1" in a corner)
Tiny sprouts (number "2")
Thinning seedlings with a hand or scissors (number "3")
Transplant into bigger pot / ground (number "4")
War-conditions panel: plant in bucket, scattered spots (number "5", optional version) We'd keep each panel as a 1000×1000 standalone, so they can be combined into a 4-panel or 5-panel grid later.

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No fancy biodegradable trays or clean wooden backgrounds.
Use makeshift containers — cut plastic bottles, old tin cans, or food tins.
Soil could look rough, mixed with rubble or sand.
Background should suggest an uncertain environment — cracked floor, plain wall, maybe shadow of debris — but not overly dramatic so the plant remains hopeful.
Lighting can be natural but slightly muted, not "Instagram-pretty".
I can prepare an image generation prompt that will recreate your seedling stage in that style, keeping it 1000×1000 and consistent with your existing prototypes.

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