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Our Veggie Kids' garden is coming along nicely. These are the carrots which we are anxious to try!
By now you should have gotten some things planted since weather is really warming up in most parts of the U.S. and elsewhere. Here are 7 EASY TO GROW SPRING CROPS that are great for kids to help with or useful to those of you who do not have anything close to a green thumb.
CARROTS: As long as there's a lot of sunshine and the soil is loose enough, carrots can be grown from spring through summer. Plant more carrot seeds every few weeks to keep the crop going.
RADISHES: Great for impatient kids because they grow so quickly and are fun to pull up once they're ready to be harvested. Plant these in early spring or fall.
PEAS: Peas are easy to grow as long as they have something to climb up since they're a vine. Be sure to water often and watch how quickly those kids nibble on them once they're ripe!
TOMATOES: There are such a wide variety of tomatoes to choose from and there is nothing like a fresh picked tomato! Either plant seedlings right into the ground or start seeds in warm weather or indoors and transplant when they're big enough. Last year my kids and I planted way too many tomatoes then we could even keep up with but they loved giving tomatoes away to teachers and friends. Who doesn't love fresh produce?
BEANS: Beans also come in a wide variety and are easy to grow. You'll find many elementary schools send kids home with a dirt cup filled with a seedling the child has planted because of it's ease. Harvesting the beans can be a fun chore for family dinner time too! Bush beans are the easiest to grow because they don't require the use of stakes.
SALAD GREENS: You can start growing salad greens and lettuce varieties in early spring with great success. Mustard greens, kale and escarole are easy to grow and can be continually planted throughout the spring and summer seasons. Just don't forget to water!
HERBS: Herbs are great for growing indoors or out and are a fantastic addition to many recipes. Plant herbs in good soil with plenty of sun. Be aware that some herbs prefer a dryer soil while others like it moist. (Just read the seed packet for the correct information.) The hardest part about growing herbs is trying to decide which ones to grow-there are so many to choose from!
SALAD GREENS: You can start growing salad greens and lettuce varieties in early spring with great success. Mustard greens, kale and escarole are easy to grow and can be continually planted throughout the spring and summer seasons. Just don't forget to water!
HERBS: Herbs are great for growing indoors or out and are a fantastic addition to many recipes. Plant herbs in good soil with plenty of sun. Be aware that some herbs prefer a dryer soil while others like it moist. (Just read the seed packet for the correct information.) The hardest part about growing herbs is trying to decide which ones to grow-there are so many to choose from!
Thanks to the Veggie Kids' sponsor: TeraGanix!
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