Summer is the perfect time to get your kids involved in gardening and teach them about the environment and healthy eating habits. There are so many organic plants that are easy to grow and maintain, which can make gardening a fun and rewarding experience for kids of all ages. In this post, we’ll introduce you to 3 kid-friendly plants for your organic garden.
1. Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are an excellent choice for a family-friendly plant in an organic garden. These tiny tomatoes are full of flavor and make a great healthy snack for kids. One of the main advantages of cherry tomatoes is that they can grow in various conditions. They can be grown in pots, hanging baskets, or even traditional garden beds, which makes them perfect for any garden size.
The seeds are easy to find in garden centers and online shops. Cherry tomato plants produce an abundance of tomatoes throughout the growing season, which offers children a sense of pride in watching their plants continue to grow and bear fruit. By engaging children in the planting, caring, and harvesting process of cherry tomatoes, they can learn the value of organic gardening, develop a love for nature, and enjoy the fruitful experience of growing their healthy food.
Sustainable Sprout Tomato Variety Pack
Sustainable Sprout’s Tomato Seeds for Planting Variety 9 Pack includes the most popular tomato seeds in one kit, making it perfect for sauces, paste, salads, snacking and slicing! With more seeds than competitors, our seeds are 100% Non-GMO, Open pollinated, Untreated, Non-hybrid, and have high germination rates. Our seed packets also feature a unique design, making it a perfect gift for the gardener in your family! The seeds are freshly harvested and sourced right here in the USA, monitored by the USDA. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and provide clear and informative planting instructions for best results. With 9 diverse varieties of tomato seeds, this kit is perfect for both beginners and experts alike, and is great for starting indoors and transplanting outdoors once danger of frost has passed.
2. Melons
Organic gardening can be an exciting activity for children, especially when growing fruits like watermelons and cantaloupes. Kids can plant the watermelon seeds, take care of the plants, and eagerly wait for the yellow flowers to turn into juicy and delicious fruits. Checking if they are ready for harvesting can be done by observing their dull rind color, dried tendril, or the hollow sound they produce when tapped.
In the same way, muskmelons, also known as cantaloupes, prosper during warm weather and strong vine growth. Children can plant cantaloupe seeds, take care of the plants, and witness the progression from delicate, sweet-smelling flowers to delectable and fragrant fruits. Cultivating watermelons and cantaloupes can teach kids about taking care of plants, the value of patience, and the gratification derived from organic gardening.
B&KM Farms 20 Vegetable & Fruit Seeds
B&KM Farms is proud to present their Regular Pack of 20 Vegetable & Fruit Seeds, perfect for anyone looking to start a garden or simply to enjoy fresh, home-grown produce. Among the fruit seed are Hales Best Jumbo cantaloupes and Crimson Sweet watermelons. These seeds are 100% heirloom, open-pollinated, and non-GMO, so you can feel good about what you’re planting. This pack includes a Growers Guide, 20 Clear Plastic Seed Packets, and 1 Mylar Package, all designed to help increase the storage of your seeds. Plus, B&KM Farms provides a step-by-step Growers Guide to ensure you have all the information you need to get started on your garden.
3. Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums are flowers that are not only visually appealing but are also edible and easy for children to grow in an organic garden. They come in attractive colors such as red, orange, and yellow, with round leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers, and can be grown from either seeds or starter plants. Kids will have fun planting the seeds, observing the vines as they mature, and witnessing the explosion of color when the flowers bloom. Additionally, the peppery-tasting leaves and flowers of nasturtiums can be used as a flavorful addition to salads or as eye-catching garnishes for various dishes, giving kids the opportunity to taste the literal fruits of their labor.
Sustainable Sprout Edible Flower Pack
The Sustainable Sprout Edible Flower Seeds Variety 7 Pack is the ultimate kit for anyone looking to grow their own organic edible flower garden. This pack includes flowers like Nasturtium and Chamomile. Use these flower seeds for salads, soups, cakes, garnish and other culinary uses, either in pots or in the garden. Plus, you’ll get a useful bonus Kitchen Conversions Magnet. All seeds are sourced and packed in the USA, and are heirloom, non-GMO, Open Pollinated, and Non-Hybrid.
