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Gardening can be a delightful and educational experience for children, fostering a love for nature and teaching them about responsibility. Fast-growing plants offer an exciting way for kids to witness the magic of growth and transformation in a relatively short amount of time. Check out our 19 fast-growing plants for kids*
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An awesome flower that grows tall and fast, providing a sense of accomplishment and wonder. Sunflowers can reach full height in about 70-100 days, are very easy to grow and can be planted in the garden or containers. Kids will enjoy watching the tall flowers grow and harvesting the seeds.
Bright and cheerful flowers that grow quickly and are easy to care for. They can bloom in about 45-50 days. Marigolds are very versatile and can be planted in the garden or containers.
Another fast-growing flower that is also edible, adding an extra layer of interest. They can bloom in about 35-52 days and can be planted in the garden or containers. They can be used in the kitchen as an addition to various recipes.
These vibrant flowers grow quickly and are easy to maintain. They can bloom in about 60-70 days and can be planted in the garden or containers.
Calendula are bright flowers that grow quickly and easily in the garden or containers, and can be used for medicinal purposes. They can bloom in about 45-60 days.
These are one of the fastest-growing vegetables, making them perfect for impatient young gardeners. They can be harvested in as little as three weeks. Radishes are also very easy to grow and can be planted in both spring and autumn. They come in a variety of colours, which can make gardening even more fun for kids.
Easy to grow and quick to harvest, lettuce can be ready to eat in about 30 days. Ot can be grown in the garden or containers, making it a versatile option for any gardening space. Plus, kids will love picking their fresh lettuce for salads.
With their fast germination and growth, beans are a great choice for small children. They can be harvested in about 50-60 days and are also fun to grow because they climb, adding an extra element of excitement to the gardening experience. Kids can watch the vines grow and even create bean teepees for them to climb.
Quick to sprout and grow, peas offer the added fun of harvesting the pods. They can be ready in about 60 days and can be planted in early spring or autumn. Children will enjoy picking the sweet, crunchy pods and eating them fresh from the garden.
This fast-growing leafy green is easy to harvest and can be ready to eat in about 40-50 days. Spinach is also very nutritious with numerous health benefits, making it a great addition to any garden.
Quick to grow, turnips can be harvested for both their roots and greens. They can be ready in 30-60 days and can be used in a variety of dishes. Kids will enjoy harvesting the roots and greens and learning about the different ways to cook them.
With its rapid initial growth and large leaves, squash is interesting to watch. They can be harvested in about 60-70 days. Squash plants can take up a lot of space, so they are best suited for larger gardens. Kids will enjoy watching the large leaves and flowers grow and harvesting the delicious squash.
Cucumbers are fast-growing vines that produce abundant fruit. Ready to harvest in about 50-70 days, they are very easy to grow and can be planted in the garden or in containers. Kids will enjoy picking the fresh cucumbers and eating them as a healthy snack.
These highly nutritious greens are fast-growing and can be harvested multiple times. They can be ready in about 30-40 days. Mustard greens are very nutritious and can be used in a variety of dishes. Kids will enjoy learning about the different ways to cook them.
Quick to germinate and grow in the garden or container, basil has the
added benefit of a pleasant aroma. It can be ready to harvest in about
60-90 days. Kids will enjoy exploring its multiple uses in cooking when
it has grown.
Cress is extremely fast-growing and can be grown indoors, making it accessible year-round. It can be ready to harvest in about 14-21 days. Cress is very easy to grow and can be planted in the garden or containers. Children can add it to their sandwiches in packed lunches, giving them a real sense of achievement.
Frequently used in cooking and salads, these add a practical element to gardening. They can be ready to harvest in about 60-90 days, from the garden or containers. There are so many different ways that chives can be used for children to explore and try out for themselves.
Although pumpkins take longer to mature, their rapid initial growth and large size make them exciting for kids. After planting in the garden or a container, they can be ready to harvest in about 90-120 days. Watching the large leaves and flowers grow is truly exciting and pumpkins come in very handy at Halloween!
This is the fastest-growing plant on Earth, useful for teaching about sustainability and deforestation. It can grow several feet in a single day and can be planted in the garden or containers. Children will enjoy learning about the different ways bamboo can be used, including in cooking and construction.
*19 Fast-Growing Plants for Kids: A Fun Guide by The Herb Prof is
packed with vibrant ideas that can transform any small space into a
mini-garden adventure, and offer lots of learning experiences for young
gardeners.
