Kew for kids – great seeds for them to grow
by Sarah - February 20th, 2012.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
Kids enjoy gardening and it’s a great hobby to get them interested in. Start them off with some of these fantastic seeds from Kew picked as being great seeds for kids to grow.
Kew kids seeds available at Thompson & Morgan
Mimosa pudica – Kew for Kids Children’s Seeds – 1 packet (50 seeds) £1.69
“Sensitive Plant”, so called because the leaflets fold up in a most spectacular manner when touched or blown by the wind. Run your hand over the plant and the leaves will fold up and the leaf stalk will drop as if on a hinge. The movements are quickest with young plants in bright sunshine. They return to their normal condition in a few minutes.
Gourd ‘Russian Dolls’ – Kew for Kids Children’s Seeds – 1 packet (10 seeds) £1.69
Unusual, doll-shaped gourds that can be harvested at various sizes, dried and painted to your own design, creating a family of Russian dolls.NOT EDIBLE – Use acrylic paints to create your own designs.
Calendula officinalis ‘Porcupine’ – Kew for Kids Children’s Seeds – 1 packet (200 seeds) £1.69
An exciting new English Marigold with vivid orange, pointed blooms with an attractive quilling that gives a wild, spiky effect. Wonderfully easy to grow in the border or as bedding. The distinct blooms also make a stunning cut flower. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible.
Sunflower ‘Little Dorrit’ – Kew for Kids Children’s Seeds – 1 packet (25 seeds) £1.49
Little Dorrit produces a large, rich yellow head with a deep chocolate centre above an imposing pyramid of huge foliage. A rather exciting little plant for the border, which will cause intrigue, excitement and evoke comment from all. Easy to grow; ideal for children. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible.
Nasturtium ‘Tom Thumb’ – Kew for Kids Children’s Seeds – 1 packet (40 seeds) £1.49
Dwarf compact plants bearing brilliantly coloured single’ flowers in a wide colour range. Easy plants, for beds, borders, containers and even dry sunny banks. Height 15-23cm (6-9in). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible.