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Large seeds are best for young children, so they are easy to handle. Here are some of the best seeds for children to grow; peas, beans, sunflower and sweet corn. Cress heads are always a favourite for growing in the classroom, as you can decorate the eggshell.

Strawberry. If you're thinking about growing fruits in a container, strawberries are a perfect choice. Start growing its delicate seeds in cups or pre-germinated in a damppaper towel. Once it sprouted, transplant it to bigger pots containing organic-rich soil.Seeds need consistent moisture to germinate successfully. Water your seeds regularly, but be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to mold or rot. Learn How to Treat Root Rot in Houseplants Like a Pro here Grain-free, gluten-free, made with nothing but seeds, water and your chosen seasonings, they’re the perfect crunchy accompaniment to spreads, dips, soups or cheese. Add to lunch boxes or enjoy as a healthy nibble. Pole beans. Pole beans are easy and fun to plant with kids. Sow it deeply, about ⅓ deep in the cup, and keep it wet. It will dramatically sprout with its showy cotyledons and leaves in about a week. If you’re starting your seeds indoors, consider using a seedling heat mat to maintain a consistent temperature. Vodka can Help Faster Seed Germination! Here’s how 3. Plant at the Right Depth

They are easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in small pots indoors in March, place the pots in a plastic bag and keep on a warm windowsill. For those who are just getting started with growing their own, it's important to do some research and buy quality products from reliable suppliers. At SimplySeed, all our seeds will give you the best chance of success in your garden. We've selected the best new varieties that have proved themselves time after time under UK growing conditions. Why Grow Your Own? Strawberries are one of Summers joys. Once you have tasted a warm sun ripened strawberry right off the plant all shop bought varieties will never be the same. Strawberries are so easy to grow and care for. They don’t need a lot of space, so grow some today!!

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The seedlings should grow within a few days indoors. You can also sow these seeds in October, if you have some where to keep the plant cool but frost free, and in March outdoors directly into the soil. Although they take a little longer to grow than some of the other plants mentioned snapdragons are great to grow in the garden with the kids, plus the flowers are edible too although can be bitter and may not be to some children’s taste. Wallflowers The UK is a nation of gardeners – from simple window boxes and patio tubs through to vegetable gardens and allotments, we have been making the most of our variable weather and small gardens to produce the most outstanding crops and flowers for hundreds of years. Here at Simply Seed, we see ourselves as your first step towards creating the garden of your dreams, by supplying simply the best seed available, at the best prices and of course, with the most professional and knowledgeable customer service. Growing seeds is an amazing activity to do with kids, not only are they entertained for a little while, they are learning so much. They are literally bringing a life into the world with their own hands. Start by placing the seedlings outdoors for a few hours each day in a sheltered location, such as a porch or under a tree. Gradually increase the amount of time they spend outside over the course of several days, exposing them to increasing amounts of sunlight, wind, and temperature fluctuations.

Basil. Basil is a perfect herb to plant in a cup, especially on a kitchen windowsill. It only needs a small container and doesn't require repotting if the mug is large enough. Start growing indoors and gradually expose it to the sunlight when it sprouts.

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Dig over a patch of ground and remove all the stone and roots, if you add some well-rotted manure this will give your seed potatoes a boost. Dig to a depth of ten centimetres and place one potato in with the chit facing up and plant them at least twelve inches apart.

The good thing about starting seeds in a cup is that there are no rules! You can sow almost any seed in a cup. Growing your seeds on a manageable scale is ideal for sensitive seedlings that thrive less in an open ground. Eggplant. Eggplants are the perfect choice to start in cups because of their tiny seeds. Plant 2-3 seeds per cup filled with fast-draining and wet soil. Plant it outdoors once it puts up 3-5 leaves. Cauliflower. Start sowing your cauliflower seeds indoors in early spring. In about 7 days, it will germinate. Wait until it grows 4-6 leaves – this will signify that the plant is ready for transplanting outdoors. All they need is a sunny position, plenty of water and shelter from cold winds. Pumpkins are an essential part of Halloween, but are incredibly delicious too. Once they grow, they can be harvested, and used for delicious soup, puddings, stews and for roasting.Growing your own tomatoes is one of life’s pleasures and pains. Simple to grow and just a couple of plants will give you enough tomatoes for a family all Summer. There are all kinds of tomatoes to try, from tiny cherry varieties which kids love, through to full-flavoured giant beefsteak tomatoes. Each day over the summer holiday as a child my brother and I would race outside after breakfast as we took part in our annual sunflower growing competition. Which one of us would grow the biggest sunflower? We cared for those sunflowers and measured them daily. Then when they were grown and they got tall the flowers would appear, providing seeds for the birds for the autumn and winter. Snapdragons Growing seeds in a cup is an easy and fun activity to make. Take any empty plastic or paper cups and perforate some holes at the bottom. Select a fast-draining or universal soil and fill the containers. Sow the seeds and cover the cups with plastic to achieve constant humidity and warm temperatures, which many seeds generally favor. Benefits of Growing Seeds in Cups Although the traditional red poppies are a weed and will grow anywhere soil has been disturbed there are so many different sorts and they are very very easy to grow. Plus once you start growing them because they self-seed the area you can guarantee that for many years to come you will have lots and lots of poppies in the garden. Sunflowers