Organic September 

Children can gain a real understanding of how food is produced, feel a sense of responsibility and a connection with nature by growing-their own fruit and vegetables. Here are some handy tips to get kids interested in growing - and eating - their own fruit and vegetables! 

Where to Begin

You must be mindful of the weather conditions when choosing which fruits and vegetables to plant! In the UK, it is recommended that you plant the following in preparation for next spring:

September: Spinach, salad leaves, broad beans, peas, radish, turnip, onions, garlic,

October: Basil, broad beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale

November: Apples, pear, cherries, plums, blackberry, raspberry, gooseberry

December: Turnip, beetroot, cabbage, celery, garlic, parsnips, leeks


The list goes on, but these are a few of the most common fruits and vegetables grown from home! Also, these are easy for beginners, so get stuck in!

Encouraging the Children

Start off with something really easy and simple! Some foods are more accessible to grow than others, so choose the easiest foods to get your kids interested in watching their veg grow. Strawberries are always a hit and easy to grow, especially in hanging baskets as they trail. Keep them protected with netting, as birds love them just as much as kids. 



Try a Herb Garden.. A herb garden is a great way to encourage kids to nurture and grow their own herbs. Thyme, mint, parsley, rosemary, and oregano are keen family favourites.



Cress grows fast with instant gratifying results for kids, and chives come back year after year, flowering in late spring or early summer with feathery purple flowers.



However you decide to introduce your kids to grow their own food, be sure to encourage them to eat their produce too!



Nutritional Value & Benefits

Fresh-from-the-garden produce has proven nutritional benefits that supermarket produce often lacks. By growing your own fruits and vegetables, you can bring diversity, better nutrition and outstanding homegrown flavour to your table.



Growing your own produce lets you control what ends up on your family’s table. You decide what fertiliser, water and pest control to use, as well as whether to grow organic.



Households who grow their own fruit and veg consume 40% more fruit and vegetables than those who don’t. You are 3.5 times more likely to consume your 5-a-day than others.



One of the biggest advantages of growing your own food is that it can save you money. The price of a pack of seeds is almost equivalent to what you would pay for a single vegetable or fruit at the shops. Plus, you can grow organic vegetables for a fraction of the cost from those brought from the shops.



If this has inspired you to get out your gardening tools and stock up on seeds, there are plenty of online resources to help you get started:

Happy gardening!


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