Childrens Starter Pack

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Where To Sow Carrots and Radish

Sow thinly direct into the growing site 2cm (¾”) deep in rows 30-45cm (12-18in) apart. You are better to delay sewings if soils are wet and cold.

What to do Next

As soon as seedlings appear, they should be gradually thinned out.
For Carrots, Carrot fly is attracted by the smell whilst thinning, If you have to thin the seedlings, do so in the evening. Water before thinning and remove all the debris. Do not transplant. Aim for roots 5-7cm (2-3”) apart.

Where to Sow Cress

This can be sown in seed sowing compost in small punnets, or on soaked tissue paper on a saucer. Seedling should be ready to harvest and eaten in a sandwich within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Sow Pumpkins

Sow seed on edge 1.5cm (1/2”) deep to prevent rotting into individual 9cm (3 1/2”) pots during April to May under glass at 20°C (68°F) using good quality seed sowing compost. Once plants developed the first pair of rough leaves they can be transplanted to growing site in late-May to early-June spaced 60-90cm (24- 36”) apart once all
risk of frost has passed.

Where to Sow Sunflowers

Sow seed thinly in drills 45cm (18”) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth.
For earlier sowing - Sow indoors, individually in 7.5cm (3”) pots at 20-25°C. When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost has passed in a well drained soil in full sun.

Handy Tip

Always try to involve young children with the sowing, growing, harvesting, cooking and eating of the crops. Hopefully building up their enthusiasm to become the new gardeners of the future.