Green thumbs in training

Sunflowers

Within five days, you’ll see sunflower seedlings emerge from the soil. Your kids will be amazed at how, in just eight weeks, a small seed can grow into such a huge flower.

Cosmos

Brightly colored cosmos will germinate in five to seven days of planting. These seeds are large, which makes them super easy for kids to plant.

Marigolds

These fast-growing flowers are perfect for kids since they require very little delayed gratification. Within five to seven days, your kids will see them poke through the soil.

Zinnias

Easy to germinate and full of color, zinnias are a great choice for kids. You’ll see them bursting through the soil within seven to 10 days. As an added bonus, these are fun flowers to cut for bouquets.

Sugar snap peas

Though some kids turn their nose up at peas, most won’t be able to resist delicious sugar snap peas that they’ve sown with their own hands. They’ll be amazed when they see these seeds pop through the soil within two to 10 days.

Carrots

Though it may take two to three months for carrots to grow large enough to harvest, your kids will enjoy watching their frilly stems grow taller by the day and will love pulling them from the ground when they’re ready to eat.

Leaf Lettuce

Within 30-45 days of planting, your kids will have leaf lettuce ready for harvesting. You just might find some new salad lovers on your hands.

Radishes

Radish seeds are large enough for small fingers to handle, and they sprout within five to seven days. Your kids will love that some varieties are even ready to eat within 25 days.