Children Seed Starter Pack

Inspire a new generation of gardeners with the Kings Seeds Children Seed Starter Pack. Five seed varieties give families a mix of indoor discovery and seasonal outdoor projects, from growing cress to following the progress of sunflowers and pumpkins.

What’s included

• Sunflower Giant Single: 20 seeds.
• Cress Plain: 2,000 seeds.
• Carrot Paris Market: 300 seeds.
• Radish French Breakfast: 1,000 seeds.
• Pumpkin Jack O’ Lantern: 10 seeds.

Carrots and radishes

Sow directly into the growing site around 2cm deep, in rows 30–45cm apart. Delay sowing if soil is wet and cold. Thin seedlings gradually; do not transplant carrots. Aim for carrots 5–7cm apart. Water before thinning and remove debris; thinning in the evening can help reduce attraction of carrot fly.

Cress

Sow in small containers of seed compost or on soaked tissue on a saucer. The existing guide suggests it may be ready to pick in around 2–3 weeks, depending on conditions.

Pumpkins

Sow on edge 1.5cm deep in individual 9cm pots during April–May under glass at around 20°C. After the first pair of rough leaves develops, plant out in late May–early June, 60–90cm apart, only once frost risk has passed.

Sunflowers

Sow in prepared soil in drills 45cm apart. For an earlier start, sow individually in 7.5cm pots indoors at 20–25°C, then gradually acclimatise before planting out in a sunny, well-drained spot after frost risk has passed.

A gift for the seasons ahead

Not every variety is suitable for immediate winter sowing. Follow each packet’s instructions and involve children with adult supervision. Pots, compost and tools are not listed as included. Seeds are for sowing, not for eating.