It's time to grow vegetables on the balcony with your kids! Here are some gardening crops that even children can grow!



Parents worry about the excessive use of electronic devices, but the widespread availability of online courses forces children to spend a significant amount of time online. This is actually a good thing, as it helps children understand that beyond entertainment like games and videos, the internet is also a vast ocean of knowledge.

Connecting with nature, letting them take responsibility for growing things for themselves, and letting them enjoy the crops they sow and grow, basking in the sunshine—these are all things that gardening can bring them!
There's no point in planting seeds that take six months to germinate; people will quickly get bored. Besides, it's more fun to plant plants that everyone likes. Succulents are a great option; they create amazing "chemical reactions" when planted in eggshells or other containers. Sunflowers are also a good choice. Of course, these aren't all; we have many more options!

1

radish


Radishes are by far the easiest crop to grow and the fastest to harvest. They can be sown repeatedly throughout spring and autumn, ensuring a continuous yield with daily changes – the radishes keep getting bigger. Traditional red and white varieties germinate quickly and can be grown in any container. Alternatively, you can try using the "Bluemoon F1 hybrid," these unusual varieties look beautiful when cut open.
Germination time: 4-8 days
Ready to eat: Approximately 28 days

2

carrot


Carrots are another very easy crop to grow, especially the currently popular fruit carrots, which children can eat directly after harvesting and can also be enjoyed as a snack; they are very nutritious.
The exposed stems of carrot plants can visually reflect the plant's growth status, and their fluffy leaves feel great to the touch, so children also enjoy taking care of them.
Also, don't forget that when you cut off the top of the carrot with the leaves on, you can put it in water so it can regrow, a process that will fascinate children!
Germination time: 14-21 days
Ready to eat: Approximately 70 days

3

marigold


Marigolds are incredibly resilient flower seeds, often seen in roadside flowerbeds. Planted in spring, they bloom with bright, vibrant flowers throughout the summer. Marigolds can be sown in pots or directly in the ground—simply sow some in a small area at home, and they will grow on their own. The seeds are distinct and easy to handle, making them an excellent example for children to learn about the germination process. Surprisingly, these beautiful marigolds can also repel whiteflies, so if tomatoes are planted in the same area, marigolds will naturally deter pests! We'll discuss tomatoes next.

Germination time: 5-10 days 

4

tomato


Regular fertilization and watering are key to growing tomatoes, and kids love watering (they'll love any excuse to play in the water). A little "scientific" feeding, then watch the fruit grow, ripen, and enjoy!

Tomatoes generally germinate and grow very easily, but buying ready-made tomato seedlings and transplanting them directly will save a lot of effort.
Germination time: 5-10 days
Ready-to-eat foods: July to October

While there are many other plants in the garden that children can grow, we hope the above information will at least give you some inspiration to plant, grow, and enjoy outdoor activities with your children this year!

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