1. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Sweet Peppers
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Sweet pepper seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the sweet pepper seeds and place them on the surface of the compost, spaced apart. Press the seeds gently a little way down into the top of the compost. Don’t push the seeds too far into the compost as sweet pepper seeds germinate best when they are around 0.5 cm from the surface. Make sure the seeds are covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag. Leave your pot in a warm, light position, like a window sill.
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedlings should start to appear after 7-14 days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4. Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK

2. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Tomatoes
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Tomato seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the tomato seeds and place it on the surface of the compost. Press the seed gently a little way down into the top of the compost. Don’t push the seed too far into the compost. Tomato seeds germinate best when they are around 0.5 cm from the surface. Make sure the seed is covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag. Leave your pot in a warm, light position, like a window sill.
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedlings should start to appear after 7-14 days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4.Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK

3. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Mini sweet corn
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Mini sweetcorn seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the sweetcorn seeds and place them on the surface of the compost, spaced apart. Press the seeds gently about half a thumb depth into the top of the compost. Be careful not to push them too far into the compost. Sweet corn seeds germinate best when they are around 1.5 cm from the surface. Make sure the seeds are covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag and leave the pot in a warm, light position, like a window sill.
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedlings should start to appear after 7-14 days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4.Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK

4. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Peas
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Pea seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the pea seeds and place them on the surface of the compost, spaced apart. Press the seeds gently about a thumb depth into the top of the compost. Be careful not to push them too far into the compost. Pea seeds germinate best when they are around 4-5 cm from the surface. Make sure the seeds are covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag and leave in a warm, light position, like a window sill
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedling should start to appear after days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4. Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK

5. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Courgette
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Courgette seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the courgette seeds and press them on edge, spaced apart, about a half a thumb depth into the top of the compost. Be careful not to push them too far into the compost. Courgette seeds germinate best when they are around 1-2 cm from the surface. Make sure the seeds are covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag and leave in a warm, light position, like a window sill.
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedlings should start to appear after 7-14 days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4.Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK

6. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Spinach
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Spinach seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the spinach seeds and press them about a half a thumb depth into the top of the compost., spaced apart Be careful not to push them too far into the compost. Spinach seeds germinate best when they are around 1-2 cm from the surface. Make sure the seeds are covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag and leave your pot in a warm, light position, like a window sill.
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedlings should start to appear after 7-14 days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4.Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK

7. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Cucumber
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Cucumber seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the cucumber seeds and press them on edge, spaced apart, about a half a thumb depth into the top of the compost. Be careful not to push them too far into the compost. Courgette seeds germinate best when they are around 1-2 cm from the surface. Make sure the seeds are covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag and leave in a warm, light position, like a window sill.
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedlings should start to appear after 7-21 days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4. Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK

8. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Beetroot
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Beetroot seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the beetroot seeds and press them on edge, and spaced apart, about a thumb depth into the top of the compost. Be careful not to push them too far into the compost. Beetroot seeds germinate best when they are around 2-3 cm from the surface. Make sure the seeds are covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag and leave in a warm, light position, like a window sill.
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedlings should start to appear after 7-21 days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4. Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK

9. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Runner bean
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Runner bean seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the runner bean seeds and press them about a forefinger depth into the top of the compost. Be careful not to push them too far into the compost. Runner bean seeds germinate best when they are around 5 cm from the surface. Make sure the seeds are covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag and leave in a warm, light position, like on a window sill.
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedlings should start to appear after 7-14 days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4.Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK

10. You Grow-They Grow Growing instructions Dwarf bean
You will need:
A pot
Compost
Dwarf bean seeds
Water and watering can
Plastic bag
Fill your pot to the top with compost. Pat the compost down gently.
2. Take 2-3 of the dwarf bean seeds and press them about a thumb depth into the top of the compost., spaced apart Be careful not to push them too far into the compost. Runner bean seeds germinate best when they are around 2-3 cm from the surface. Make sure the seeds are covered over with compost. Water your pot well with water from your watering can. Place your pot inside your plastic bag and leave in a warm, light position, such as a window sill.
3. Keep an eye on your pot and water if it feels dry. Don’t over water your pot though. Your seedlings should start to appear after 7-14 days. Once your seedlings appear, you can remove the plastic bag.
4.Take your seedlings home to nurture or care for them at school. If you are taking your seedlings home, carry the pot in the plastic bag to prevent it being damaged. Once the seedlings have grown a little, remove the weaker seedlings leaving the strongest in the pot. If you are able to, you could re-pot these weaker seedling at home. Water occasionally, making sure the compost doesn’t become too dry. Monitor the grow of your plant using your tape measure and growth diary. When asked to by your teacher, carefully bring your plant(s) back to school to sell at your You Grow-They Grow plant sale.
A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK