In a germination/growing apparatus having: a heat shield chamber 11 that can be opened and closed; an illuminator 15 for illuminating the inside of the heat shield chamber 11; a temperature regulator for heating and/or cooling the inside of the heat shield chamber; and a controller for controlling the temperature regulator, whereby seeds or plants 70 are contained in the germination/growing apparatus for germinating or growing in the heat shield chamber, a breath inspirer 30 for inspiring a human breath to the heat shield chamber is provided. With this configuration, the concentration of the carbon dioxide in the heat shield chamber can be increased, and the growth of the plant can be promoted.
