Kid-Friendly Flower Seeds

Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' Seeds (Citrullus lanatus)

Grow refreshing, bite-sized melons with Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' (Citrullus lanatus). This early-maturing heirloom variety produces small, round fruits with deep green rinds and bright red, juicy flesh. Sweet, crisp, and perfect for summer snacking, these compact watermelons are ideal for home gardens and smaller spaces.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors when soil warms.

• Use sandy, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep, spacing 90 cm apart.

• Keep soil warm and moist until germination (7–10 days).

• Harvest when fruits sound hollow when tapped and the tendril nearest the fruit turns brown.

Key Features

• Produces small, round melons with sweet red flesh

• Early-maturing variety, ready in just 75–80 days

• Compact size, perfect for smaller gardens

• Juicy, crisp, and bursting with summer flavor

• Excellent for snacking, picnics, and desserts

Ideal For

• Home gardens, allotments, and small spaces

• Fresh summer eating and chilled desserts

• Gardeners wanting a fast, reliable watermelon

• Families and kids who love sweet, compact fruits

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or direct outdoors in warm soil

• Depth: 2–3 cm

• Spacing: 90 cm apart

• Prefers sandy, well-drained soil and full sun

Quick Tip

• Mulch around plants to keep soil warm, conserve moisture, and promote sweeter melons.

Sensitive Plant – Seeds (Mimosa pudica)

The Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) is a fascinating tropical species known for its unique response to touch—its fern-like leaves fold instantly when disturbed. A fast-growing annual houseplant, it also produces delicate pink, fluffy, ball-shaped flowers. Perfect as a curiosity plant for children and adults alike, it thrives in pots indoors or on sunny patios in summer.

Why Grow "Sensitive Plant"

• Leaves fold instantly when touched

• Produces charming pink puffball flowers

• Fun and educational for children

• Easy to grow indoors or outdoors in summer

Key Features

• Type: Tender annual (Mimosa pudica)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: Summer (pink spherical blooms)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Indoor pots, patios, novelty plant

Ideal For

• Houseplant collections

• Kids’ educational gardening

• Patios and summer containers

• Novelty and conversation piece

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, surface sow and cover lightly

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–25°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots when large enough

• Water regularly, avoid waterlogging

• Grow as an annual or overwinter in warm conditions

Carrot 'Rainbow' F1 – Seeds (Daucus carota)

Carrot 'Rainbow' F1 brings a splash of vibrant color to your garden and plate with its mix of purple, red, yellow, white, and classic orange roots. This hybrid variety combines ornamental beauty with excellent flavor and nutrition, making it perfect for salads, roasting, or snacking fresh.

Uniform in size and shape, these carrots grow long and smooth with a sweet, crunchy texture. Ideal for gardeners who want both yield and variety in a single sowing.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Sowing depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart

• Row spacing: 25–30 cm

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Loose, sandy, well-drained soil free from stones

• Care: Keep soil moist and thin regularly for best results

Key Features

• F1 hybrid mix of colorful carrots: purple, red, yellow, white, and orange

• Uniform, smooth roots with sweet, crunchy flavor

• Adds nutrition and color to meals

• Great for salads, roasting, juicing, or snacking

• Attractive harvest for gardeners and cooks alike

Harvest

• Harvesting period: June – October

• Pull roots once they reach full size for best color and flavor.

Short Tip

A fun, colorful way to enjoy carrots – kids love them, and they brighten up any dish.