Guide to growing seeds suitable for kids
Not sure what to do during this June holidays? Why not start planting as an educational and enriching activity for you and your little ones to engross yourselves in? Gardening is a wonderful way to bond with your kids and for them to learn the importance of responsibility! Here is how you can start growing your seeds easily!
Before you start:
Get your materials ready!
Materials:
- Growing tray
- Soil
- Gardening tool
- Seeds
- Spray bottle
Let’s get started!
Step 1: Add soil into the tray and pat it gently
You can start growing your seed in almost any container with drainage holes and is 2-3 inches deep.
Step 2: Moisten the surface of the soil by spraying some water
Step 3: Sprinkle 3-5 seeds and cover them up with a thin layer of soil
Step 4: Cover the pot or tray with a lid to prevent the soil from drying out
Make sure the seeds can “breath” by making holes on the lid.
Step 5: Place the tray in a shaded area with indirect sunlight
Now, you just need to wait for your seeds to start sprouting!
We have selected 5 seeds suitable for kids to plant:
1. Red Amaranth
Check out: STARKE AYRES SEEDS V12002 AMARANTHUS RED MICROGREENS
Germination: 3 to 4 days
Maturity: 8 to 12 days
Ideal conditions: All year variety, full sun
2. Red Mizuna
Check out: STARKE AYRES SEEDS V6057 ORIENTAL MUZINA MICROGREENS
Germination: 1 to 2 days
Maturity: 10 to 16 days
Ideal conditions: All year variety, full sun
3. Raddish Sparkler
Check out: STARKE AYRES SEEDS V7250 RADISH SPARKLER MICRO-GREENS SEEDS
Germination: 2 to 3 days
Maturity: 6 to 10 days
Ideal conditions: All year variety, full sun
4. Pea Greenfeast
Check out: STARKE AYRES SEEDS P5510 PEAS GREENFEAST MICROGREENS
Germination: 2 to 3 days
Maturity: 6 to 14 days
Ideal conditions: All year variety, full sun
5. Kale Choumoellier
Check out: STARKE AYRES SEEDS KALE CHOUMOELLIER
Germination: 10 to 14 days
Maturity: 55 days
Ideal conditions: Full sun in spring and summer
To make your planting journey with your little ones a smooth sailing one, check out the Lil’ Plant Explorer Kit- your ultimate plant growing starter kit. It is equipped with all the essentials for your seed-sowing journey.
Check out: Lil Plant Explorer Kit
Lil Plant Explorer Kit consists of:
1 x Elho Grow Kit
1 x Bio Organic Soil (5L)
3 x Seeds Packet (Randomly selected)
Let’s start growing now and enjoy the harvest later!