Thursday, July 9, 2015

A Grow Kit For Kids

By Olive Pate


You really want to pass on your love for gardening to your grandchildren or children but don't quite know where to begin. Finding and selecting a grow kit for kids may be a perfect option to allow them to enjoy the hobby on a smaller scale first. These supplies will have everything they need to begin planting and watering their very own plants.

These will have all that is needed to start a specific type of plant or plants. They usually include soil, seeds, pots and instructions as to the depths to plant them, the amount of sunlight or shade they need, and how soon they will sprout above the soil. How long it will take to produce or to achieve full height will also be given.

Youngsters will be exposed first-hand to what it takes to garden on a very small scale. It will also teach them about the consistency and care needed to bring their plants to fruition. They will be watching them daily to see if they have sprouted out of the soil, and then they will eagerly monitor the seedlings for days on end.

Excellent plants to begin with would include vegetables. The youngsters will be much more like to consume them if they have had a hand in growing them. Some great vegetables to start them out with could include radishes, peas, cherry tomatoes, or carrots.

There are not many fruits that will thrive in a small pot, but strawberries may be an excellent option. These packages can also be starter options for small citrus trees such as lemons, limes, tangerines, and oranges. If you live in a warm climate, planting the small trees in the yard can be a real treat for many youngsters. The real thrill will be when they pull the first fruit from the trees that they grew by themselves.

You can also teach them all about herbs and improve their culinary knowledge. Some great choices include basil, rosemary, dill, mint, oregano, peppermint, and thyme. As the young ones help you with family meals, they will learn a lot about adding flavor to foods through the use of the herbs that they plant and nurture. Again, they will be much more likely to eat these food if they have had a hand in seasoning them.

And don't forget, they can even plant flowers. These varieties can include daisies, petunias, marigolds, zinnias or any other type of flower. They can later put them in larger pots and place them on a front porch or back patio for all to enjoy. They will also make a great gift for a shut-in or a grandparent.

Starting small will help encourage the little ones to take even more of an interest in the world of gardening. The next season, they can try their hand at larger container gardening and plant more challenging vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. If you have the backyard space available, till the ground so they can have an in-ground area to plant, weed, fertilize, and harvest their favorites.




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