RCHE Spring Sprout Contest

RCHE Spring Sprout contest is open to all homeschoolers in the GTA area. It is a unique opportunity for kids and families to participate in a tomato growing competition from your own homes.

Planting Day is April 15th

Details: Particiapnts will be given an opportunity to share their progress, pictures (of plant) and comments on this blog.

This will keep all "sprouter" connected. Educational links and resources will also be shared on the blog making it a fun learning experience for all Inshallah (God willing).

The plants will then be planted outdoors after a month on 15th May (or as announced closer to date)

Prizes will be given to three "sprouters" with the healthiest plant.

For any questions or to share your pictures and more, you can email to rchespringsprouts@gmail.com and we will update what you share on the blog for you.

All That You Need

To get you started and comfortable with your RCHE Spring Sprouting Adventure.

Here are some informative links to get you started:

What works and does not work for tomato seeds

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/tomato-seed-germination.html

http://www.tomatofest.com/tomato-seeds-how-to-seed-starting-instructions.html

How to plant your Tomato Seed

http://gardening.about.com/od/growingtips/tp/Tomato_Tips.htm

http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-a-Tomato-Plant

Another good resource. Do check other links on the left column under growing tomatoes http://www.vegetable-gardening-online.com/planting-tomatoes.html

http://www.weekendgardener.net/vegetable-gardening-tips/growing-tomatoes-070707.htm

With diagrams for taking care of the plant http://www.cyber-north.com/gardening/tomato.html

Growing tomatoes in your apartment http://www.gardenwiseonline.ca/gw/sustainable-gardening/2009/03/10/how-grow-tomatoes-your-apartment

Planting Guide Worksheet http://www.vegetable-gardening-online.com/support-files/free-vegetable-planting-guide.pdf