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Veggie Buds Club "Let's Grow!" Box

5/4/2020

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Veggie Buds Club's "Let's Grow!" Box is full of quick, fun, and tasty growing projects that you can do at home.
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What's included:
  • 6 easy growing projects that can be done indoors
  • All grow in less than 30 days
  • All supplies included (growing containers, growing medium, seeds, printed instructions)
  • Suitable for ages 2-99+!​
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Growing Projects Included:

  • Grow Pea Shoots
  • Sprout a Corn Cob​
  • Kale Micro Greens
  • Radish Sprouts
  • Re-Grow Lettuce
  • Wheat Grass Guy
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How to Grow Micro Basil

11/27/2017

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Micro basil is a type of basil that has been harvested when it is very young and the leaves are small. Another name for micro basil is baby basil! They are most commonly used as an herb to add flavor to a variety of dishes, the basil flavor is more concentrated and very delicious.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

​Growing your own veggies can be so rewarding for kids and it is a great sensory activity for toddlers too. Research shows that kids are more likely to try new veggies if they know they have grown them themselves!
How to Grow Micro Basil

How to Grow Micro Basil

Author: Veggie Buds Club
Micro basil is a type of basil that has been harvested when it is very young and the leaves are small. Another name for micro basil is baby basil! They are most commonly used as an herb to add flavor to a variety of dishes, the basil flavor is more concentrated and very delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon basil seeds for sprouting
  • Plastic grow tray (a clear to-go food container with a locking lid works great)
  • Growing medium such as a grow pad, coconut coir, or soil
  • Recommended: spray bottle for watering

Instructions

  1. With sharp knife, poke holes on the lid of the grow container for airflow.
  2. Place grow pad, coconut coir, or a thin layer of soil on the bottom of the grow tray.
  3. Sprinkle the basil seeds on the growing medium evenly in a single layer.
  4. Water the basil seeds (it is recommended to use a spray bottle so the seeds are not disturbed).
  5. Close the lid and place in a warm sunny spot, keep grow tray closed except when watering.
  6. Water every 1-3 days after seeds have germinated so they remain moist but are not drowning in water.
  7. Your micro basil is ready to eat in 10-14 days when shoots are about 2 inches tall, snip with scissors at the base to harvest. You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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​You Grew Micro Basil... Now What?!

Micro basil is a delicious garnish on many dishes such as pasta, tomato salad, pizza, and salads. Here at Veggie Buds Club we focus on kid-friendly meals, below are some kid-approved ways to enjoy micro basil!
  • Boil any shaped pasta and add frozen peas for the last 2 minutes of boiling time. After draining, mix in butter and Parmesan cheese. Serve with micro basil on top.
  • Top veggie soup with micro basil! Check out our Easy Alphabet Veggie Soup recipe.
  • English muffin pizzas topped with micro basil! This is a fun one to get your kids involved with. Make a pizza topping station: lay out English muffins, pizza sauce in a bowl, mozzarella cheese in a bowl, and topping options. Have your child spread the sauce with a spoon, sprinkle the cheese, and top with preferred toppings. Next, bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 12 minutes. Top with micro basil after they come out of the oven.

Check out our shop for products that teach kids to learn to love veggies! This includes veggie activity boxes, kid-safe knives, interactive placemats, and more.
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Sprout a Corn Cob

9/18/2017

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This sprouting activity is great because it is quick and the corn sprouts grow very tall, both of which will keep the attention of your little ones!

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Growing your own veggies can be so rewarding for kids and it is a great sensory activity for toddlers too. Research shows that kids are more likely to try new veggies if they know they have grown them themselves!
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You can often find dry corn cobs at garden or hardware stores (it is used for feed for wild animals). You can also find decorative Indian or ornamental corn at farmers markets and grocery stores during the fall season. 

Dry corn cob kernels are corn seeds! Corn is actually a type of grass that has been cultivated over the course of thousands of years to resemble today's modern corn. Notice that the corn sprouts look just like grass!

How to Sprout a Corn Cob

How to Sprout a Corn Cob

Author: Veggie Buds Club
This sprouting activity is great because it is quick and the corn sprouts grow very tall, both of which will keep the attention of your little ones!

Ingredients

  • Dry Corn Cob

Instructions

  1. Fill a dish with 1 inch of water and place the corn cob in the water.
  2. Place in a sunny spot and then admire your corn as it grows!
  3. Within a few days you will begin to see the shoots sprout upwards, you will also see the roots grow in the water.
  4. Add more water as it is absorbed by the corn, sprouts will take about 2 weeks to grow.
  5. Pour the water out and refill with fresh water if it gets a little stinky.

Notes:

This is simply a fun growing activity! We do not recommend eating the corn sprouts.


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